Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Beautiful at Christmas and great for refreshments while shopping on George Street.
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StBeautiful at Christmas and great for refreshments while shopping on George Street.
21212
3 Royal TerraceBrilliant food In this Michelin starred fine dinning restaurant.
The Pastry Section
86 Raeburn PlAmazing cakes!
Taisteal
1 Forth Street Great food, great reviews.
Street Box
53 Raeburn PlGreat Thai takeaway, that delivers.
Located in Stockbridge
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StGreat sushi
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StGreat brunch and lunch
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeBrilliant seafood . Superb central location, a must visit.
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar
266 Canongate Escape the hustle and bustle in this
Cowan and Sons
33 Raeburn PlGreat Avocado toast and brunch options in the heart of Stockbridge
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StA good brunch, great baking and lovely owners too!
Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StAmazing little Thai in an ancient building. It's a must book!
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareLondon chain of amazing Indian restaurants
Bells Diner
7 St Stephen StGreat burger place, book in advance as always popular.
Very popular bar & restaurant, a real favourite of Hotel Around Town's
162 locals recommend
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlVery popular bar & restaurant, a real favourite of Hotel Around Town's
lovecrumbs Stockbridge
22 St Stephen StAmazing cakes!
Radicibus italian restaurant
2 Deanhaugh StGreat little Italian
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlGreat little tapas bar. You need to book a table
Owned by Michelin Star chef but it is a pub. Dog and Child friendly
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdOwned by Michelin Star chef but it is a pub. Dog and Child friendly
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StBar with good food
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StGood after a walk in Inverlieth Park
Good Brothers Wine Bar
34 Dean StHidden little bar
Copper Blossom
107 George StCentral cocktail and wine bar
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StCool little cocktail bar
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlWine and cheese bar
Sightseeing
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StUnder ground tour in Edinburgh's Royal Mile
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveQueens floating palace
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketTourist area of Edinburgh
Edinburgh beach, lovely cafe called the Beach Cafe which serves great food and delicious cakes
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeEdinburgh beach, lovely cafe called the Beach Cafe which serves great food and delicious cakes
Castle Rock
Edinburgh Castle a must visit!
Parks & Nature
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateGreat for children with a lovely cafe and shop
Gorgie City Farm
City farm, great for children and free
Edinburgh Zoo station
You need to book the Pandas online before visiting
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayLovely walk
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdA lovely walk and cafe
Nearby Holyrood Place. Fantastic views from Arthurs seat across the city
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Nearby Holyrood Place. Fantastic views from Arthurs seat across the city
A beautiful park with beautiful views towards the castle. A lovely place to watch the fireworks at New Year or to mark the end of the festival
256 locals recommend
Inverleith Park
A beautiful park with beautiful views towards the castle. A lovely place to watch the fireworks at New Year or to mark the end of the festival
About 10 minutes walk from the apartment. A beautiful place to have a walk with stunning views and beautiful plants. Also does fabulous light shows- please see their website for further details
104 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden station
About 10 minutes walk from the apartment. A beautiful place to have a walk with stunning views and beautiful plants. Also does fabulous light shows- please see their website for further details
Arts & Culture
Great for children, very close to the castle
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillGreat for children, very close to the castle
City Art Centre
2 Market StNational Museum of Flight
B1347A day trip to East Lothain
The Laurel Gallery - Art Gallery Edinburgh
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StLovely gallery with fab cafe
Lovely cafe and gardens and a great gallery
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdLovely cafe and gardens and a great gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StPeaceful museum
Museum of Childhood station
Sweet little museum
Museum on the Mound
23 The MoundShopping
Maddie and Marks
1 Craigcrook TerraceGreat childrens shoes
Treehouse Children's Wear
10-12 Hamilton PlGreat kids shop that also does hairdressing
House of Fraser
48 Princes StJenner department store, a famous old store
Harvey Nichols
Large department store
Jeffreys Interiors
8 N W Circus PlFab interiors shop
Dick's Edinburgh
3 N W Circus PlGreat store - mainly menswear
Joseph Bonnar Antique and Period Jewellery
72 Thistle StBeautiful jewellery
Pam Jenkins
41 Thistle StAmazing ladies shoes
Jane Davidson
52 Thistle StEpitome
35 Dundas StCool independent store
Le Labo
46a George StMy favourite perfume store....from NYC
Aesop Stockbridge
6 N W Circus PlAmazing skin care products
George Street
George StreetHigh end shopping street - Jo Malone/Hobbs etc
Princes Street
Princes StreetMain shopping street with high street stores. Topshop etc
Essentials
Appellation Wines
63 Comely Bank Rd Independent wine and beer merchant
George Mewes Cheese
3 Dean Park StAmazing cheese shop
2 minutes walk from the apartment. A great supermarket selling grocerys
92 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank Rd2 minutes walk from the apartment. A great supermarket selling grocerys