Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeScottish seafood restaurant and one of my favourites.
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetMore great seafood at a lower price.
Dusit
49A Thistle StMy favourite Thai place in Edinburgh.
Many guests have recommended this place. I've not been but the owner and his brother always get a mention!
9 locals recommend
Gordons Trattoria
231 High StMany guests have recommended this place. I've not been but the owner and his brother always get a mention!
Mitchelin starred restaurant on the Royal Mile. The lunch menu changes all the time and is always amazing.
51 locals recommend
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3 Royal TerraceMitchelin starred restaurant on the Royal Mile. The lunch menu changes all the time and is always amazing.
A selection of artisan breads and coffees. You can see this one from your window!
81 locals recommend
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StA selection of artisan breads and coffees. You can see this one from your window!
Something more familiar....Starbuck's is just around the corner, next to Sainsbury's.
37 locals recommend
Starbucks
123 Lothian RdSomething more familiar....Starbuck's is just around the corner, next to Sainsbury's.
Sightseeing
This one needs no introduction and you can see it from your balcony!
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThis one needs no introduction and you can see it from your balcony!
Parks & Nature
The Meadows
Melville DriveA huge park, right on your doorstep.
Arthur's Seat
An ancient volcano, which you can see from your bedroom window.
Entertainment & Activities
It's hard to describe Camera Obscura but it's an amazing day out of optical illusions. I have fond memories of going here as a child and it's fun for adults, too.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillIt's hard to describe Camera Obscura but it's an amazing day out of optical illusions. I have fond memories of going here as a child and it's fun for adults, too.
Shopping
This is the main shopping street in Edinburgh. Head here if some retail therapy is what you need.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetThis is the main shopping street in Edinburgh. Head here if some retail therapy is what you need.
Open since 1838, this has to be Edinburgh's most famous store. Originally selling linens, it's now a huge department store and has something for everyone.
80 locals recommend
House of Fraser
48 Princes StOpen since 1838, this has to be Edinburgh's most famous store. Originally selling linens, it's now a huge department store and has something for everyone.
If it's designer brands you want, "Harvey Nics" is the place to go.
181 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
If it's designer brands you want, "Harvey Nics" is the place to go.
Getting Around
Edinburgh's main train station. If you are travelling to or from Edinburgh by train, this is where you go from.
202 locals recommend
Waverley Railway Station
Edinburgh's main train station. If you are travelling to or from Edinburgh by train, this is where you go from.
Essentials
Just around the corner, this will sell any essentials you need. Food, drink and any toiletries you might need can be found in here.
457 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StJust around the corner, this will sell any essentials you need. Food, drink and any toiletries you might need can be found in here.