Sightseeing
Lovely local beach with plenty places to eat and lots of space to relax.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeLovely local beach with plenty places to eat and lots of space to relax.
On your doorstep this park has an extinct volcano, plenty places to walk, wildlife to spot, from ponds to hills and plenty history.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveOn your doorstep this park has an extinct volcano, plenty places to walk, wildlife to spot, from ponds to hills and plenty history.
A beautiful walk away, the Queen’s Edinburgh home is open to visitors most of the year.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateA beautiful walk away, the Queen’s Edinburgh home is open to visitors most of the year.
The walk to Edinburgh castle takes you pass the palace, parliament, up the Royal Mile through hundreds of years of history. It can take from 35 minutes to an hour.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe walk to Edinburgh castle takes you pass the palace, parliament, up the Royal Mile through hundreds of years of history. It can take from 35 minutes to an hour.
The Royal Mile Jewellery
This is very close and easy to get to but please wear good walking shoes or trainers.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
This is very close and easy to get to but please wear good walking shoes or trainers.
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High Stworth the visit if you dare.
Entertainment
If you are coming to see a show we are 1.7 mile from the Playhouse, a short bus journey or a half hour walk.
320 locals recommend
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlIf you are coming to see a show we are 1.7 mile from the Playhouse, a short bus journey or a half hour walk.
Shopping
St James Shopping
St James CrescentGeorge Street
George StreetFood scene
A walk away from this historic inn where there is a great selection of food and beers.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayA walk away from this historic inn where there is a great selection of food and beers.
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StExcellent Scottish and modern food.
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm Rowtry to resist...
L'Angelou
88 Northfield Broadwaylocal French bakery
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union Stfriendly staff and good food.
pub
The Willow
35 Jocks Lodgelocal pub for a night cap
This pub is a must. We went there after my graduation in 1989 and it's still the same great place it has always been.
125 locals recommend
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StThis pub is a must. We went there after my graduation in 1989 and it's still the same great place it has always been.
Neighbourhoods
Edinburgh Old Town
history and architecture