Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillCalton Hill
Calton HillGreat view at the old city
The main street at the old town - part of the Royal Mile. The tract connecting Hollyrood palace with the castle.
8 locals recommend
High Street
High StreetThe main street at the old town - part of the Royal Mile. The tract connecting Hollyrood palace with the castle.
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetCentrally located main park with a stunning view on the castle. Perfect for afternoon coffee, a date or walk
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetCentrally located main park with a stunning view on the castle. Perfect for afternoon coffee, a date or walk
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetAn inspiration for Harry Potter's Diagon alley
Stockbridge
Victorian aera great for walking
Dean Village
Dean PathWater Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdPerfect for afternoon walk
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateReal Mary King's Close
Edinburgh's dungeons
Arthur's Seat
The highest mountain which dominates over the city.
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Nicolson StreetMuseum of anatomy
Great exhibition with items from all around the world. Wide range of exhibits from dolly the sheep and dinosaurs to first computers and other technical items. All of it free of charge 😉
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Great exhibition with items from all around the world. Wide range of exhibits from dolly the sheep and dinosaurs to first computers and other technical items. All of it free of charge 😉
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlacePerfect for walk and chill, free of charge.
Pentland Hills Regional Park
Low mountains perfect for half day walk
Queensferry
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdCamera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillNational Galleries of Scotland
The MoundSomething for the art lovers
Perfect place for the bbq and a walk. The biggest park located in the city centre.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DrivePerfect place for the bbq and a walk. The biggest park located in the city centre.
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdOne of the local beach where local chill during the sunny days
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeOne of the local beach where local chill during the sunny days
Cramond Island
Bass Rock
Home of the biggest seagulls colony
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadA small town nearby Edinburgh, with beautiful beach and the biggest seagulls colony in the world
119 locals recommend
North Berwick
A small town nearby Edinburgh, with beautiful beach and the biggest seagulls colony in the world
The Usher Hall
Lothian RoadRoyal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveFood scene
One of the biggest square in the old town with plenty of pubs- perfect for scotish pub crawling 😉
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketOne of the biggest square in the old town with plenty of pubs- perfect for scotish pub crawling 😉
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar
266 CanongateGreat sea food
Caley Picture House
31 Lothian Rdstunning bar placed in the old cinema. cheap food and drinks
The Alchemist Edinburgh
414 Saint James Squaregood drinks
Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry Rdone of the best pizza place in Edinburgh
Simply Greek
12 Crighton Placegreat and cheap greek gyros
Fava Restaurant - Greek Kitchen
greek fine dining
Traveler advice
Getting around
tickets
On the bus you can pay by card, if you want to pay by cash you need to have exact amount as drivers don't give back change. The payment system charge you on the next day the best rate (after 2 journeys you pay for day ticket so it's important to use the same card). If you're traveling back home from Edinburgh airport (and came here by plane) I would advise you to take return tickets rather than 2 singles -return is cheaper than 2 singles
What to pack
chargers
In the UK sockets are different than in other part of Europe and it's important to have an adapter.
Ways to save
way to save
some of the museums are free of charge - like a national museum of Scotland.
tap water is always free in restaurants so ask about it instead mineral water.
use food savings apps like too good to go
look for labels reduced to clear in supermarkets to buy cheaper food
everywhere you can pay by card so don't exchange money as it can be more expensive than paying by card - check with your bank before the journey. Some ATMs are not free, look for a ATMs from the main banks.
free walking tour might be a great way to learn about the city.