Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
This wee pub is a friendly cosy local! Just a hop, skip and a jump from your Airbnb, so pop in for a glass of wine, a pint or a G&T on your way home from exploring our beautiful city. Wide drink selection. Real ales. Great mix of old & new with quirky dog wallpaper and traditional wooden bar. Dogs welcome (of course). Friendly staff and a good mix of locals. If you see Jamie, tell him Sarah & Julie sent you!
16 locals recommend
The Wally Dug
32 Northumberland StThis wee pub is a friendly cosy local! Just a hop, skip and a jump from your Airbnb, so pop in for a glass of wine, a pint or a G&T on your way home from exploring our beautiful city. Wide drink selection. Real ales. Great mix of old & new with quirky dog wallpaper and traditional wooden bar. Dogs welcome (of course). Friendly staff and a good mix of locals. If you see Jamie, tell him Sarah & Julie sent you!
The Star Bar is a fun little place for students and anyone who loves a relaxed & low key atmosphere. This hidden gem has a beer garden, awesome jukebox, table football and lots of charm.
16 locals recommend
Starbar
1 Northumberland PlThe Star Bar is a fun little place for students and anyone who loves a relaxed & low key atmosphere. This hidden gem has a beer garden, awesome jukebox, table football and lots of charm.
Easy to miss on Hanover Street, but impossible to forget once you've visited! If you have trouble finding it, it is next door to clothing shop Miss Selfridge. This basement bar is totally unique. Unusual drinks menu and fun and games! Buy tokens at the bar and exchange them for an alcoholic ice-cream from a retro vending machine. Also - alcohol slushies! Fun murals on the walls and somewhat 1950s vibe. Great eclectic music selection.
55 locals recommend
Hoot The Redeemer
7 Hanover StreetEasy to miss on Hanover Street, but impossible to forget once you've visited! If you have trouble finding it, it is next door to clothing shop Miss Selfridge. This basement bar is totally unique. Unusual drinks menu and fun and games! Buy tokens at the bar and exchange them for an alcoholic ice-cream from a retro vending machine. Also - alcohol slushies! Fun murals on the walls and somewhat 1950s vibe. Great eclectic music selection.
Good place for traditional Scottish food - try the haggis! Or try some cranachan, a Scottish dessert. Live music most nights. Great atmosphere & fun traditional decor.
Open Mon to Thurs - 11:00 - 22:00 & Fri to Sun- 10:00 - 22:30 Serving brunch, lunch and dinner.
42 locals recommend
Whiski Bar & Restaurant
119 High StGood place for traditional Scottish food - try the haggis! Or try some cranachan, a Scottish dessert. Live music most nights. Great atmosphere & fun traditional decor.
Open Mon to Thurs - 11:00 - 22:00 & Fri to Sun- 10:00 - 22:30 Serving brunch, lunch and dinner.
If you want to try some whisky, look no further than The Bow Bar. A traditional pub, they stock about 310 single malts - ask for the menu! Also a great selection in general - 50 international bottled beers, 8 cask conditioned ales and 6 keg beers. Great gin menu, too.
79 locals recommend
The Bow Bar
80 W BowIf you want to try some whisky, look no further than The Bow Bar. A traditional pub, they stock about 310 single malts - ask for the menu! Also a great selection in general - 50 international bottled beers, 8 cask conditioned ales and 6 keg beers. Great gin menu, too.
Food Scene
Urban Angel is a firm favourite for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and tea and cake in between! Open daily. Brunch served until 5pm. Seasonal menu, as local as possible and always fresh and delicious. Vegetarian & vegan options, salads, dairy free, gluten free on request, just ask the friendly staff. Child friendly with lots of high chairs and changing facilities. The restaurant is a few steps down from street level, but staff are always happy to help with wheelchair or buggy access.
68 locals recommend
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StUrban Angel is a firm favourite for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and tea and cake in between! Open daily. Brunch served until 5pm. Seasonal menu, as local as possible and always fresh and delicious. Vegetarian & vegan options, salads, dairy free, gluten free on request, just ask the friendly staff. Child friendly with lots of high chairs and changing facilities. The restaurant is a few steps down from street level, but staff are always happy to help with wheelchair or buggy access.
This bright and airy restaurant inside the National Gallery of Scotland (at the Mound, on Princes Street) looks out onto Princes Street Gardens. Seasonal, sustainable & great quality ingredients, sourced from small local suppliers. Soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee, cakes. Excellent place for tea and scones, an Edinburgh tradition!
Two or three course set lunch menu, traditional Sunday roast and Afternoon Tea available. Great place for Sunday brunch. Gluten-free options. Child friendly. Open daily; check website or call for hours.
14 locals recommend
The Royal Bank of Scotland
36 St Andrew SquareThis bright and airy restaurant inside the National Gallery of Scotland (at the Mound, on Princes Street) looks out onto Princes Street Gardens. Seasonal, sustainable & great quality ingredients, sourced from small local suppliers. Soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee, cakes. Excellent place for tea and scones, an Edinburgh tradition!
Two or three course set lunch menu, traditional Sunday roast and Afternoon Tea available. Great place for Sunday brunch. Gluten-free options. Child friendly. Open daily; check website or call for hours.
This has been a favourite of mine since my teens. Charming place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in after sight-seeing for a break. Cakes, shortbread, quiche, soup, sandwiches and more. Lots of vegetarian options. Excellent selection of loose leaf teas (chamomile is particularly good) and coffees. Beer and wine, too. Live music some nights. Open daily till 10pm or 11pm. It can get busy due to being close to the Royal Mile, and also because it is now branded 'the Birthplace of Harry Potter' - Edinburgh resident JK Rowling wrote much of her first Potter book in the café! If you're a fan, pop in for a t-shirt and check out the Harry Potter inspired graffiti in the toilets!
163 locals recommend
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeThis has been a favourite of mine since my teens. Charming place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in after sight-seeing for a break. Cakes, shortbread, quiche, soup, sandwiches and more. Lots of vegetarian options. Excellent selection of loose leaf teas (chamomile is particularly good) and coffees. Beer and wine, too. Live music some nights. Open daily till 10pm or 11pm. It can get busy due to being close to the Royal Mile, and also because it is now branded 'the Birthplace of Harry Potter' - Edinburgh resident JK Rowling wrote much of her first Potter book in the café! If you're a fan, pop in for a t-shirt and check out the Harry Potter inspired graffiti in the toilets!
The Pantry is a great choice for breakfast, lunch and snacking in between :-) Definitely one of the most child-friendly cafes in Edinburgh, and with a bright and airy fun decor.
Thoughtful kids menu, with healthy options like smoothies and hummus. Tea, coffee, cakes. Just a short walk from your Airbnb, The Pantry is in picturesque Stockbridge. It's a great area for a wander around the independent shops on St Stephen Street & Raeburn Place. Inverleith Park with its duck pond is a sweet place to take the wee active people for a run around!
140 locals recommend
The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlThe Pantry is a great choice for breakfast, lunch and snacking in between :-) Definitely one of the most child-friendly cafes in Edinburgh, and with a bright and airy fun decor.
Thoughtful kids menu, with healthy options like smoothies and hummus. Tea, coffee, cakes. Just a short walk from your Airbnb, The Pantry is in picturesque Stockbridge. It's a great area for a wander around the independent shops on St Stephen Street & Raeburn Place. Inverleith Park with its duck pond is a sweet place to take the wee active people for a run around!
Wahaca has been popular in London for many years and has recently opened a restaurant in Edinburgh. Great Mexican street food in a vibrant and stylish atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Wahaca Edinburgh
16 S St Andrew StWahaca has been popular in London for many years and has recently opened a restaurant in Edinburgh. Great Mexican street food in a vibrant and stylish atmosphere.
Sweet little café with classic French decor. Delicious cakes, pastries, coffee, breakfast and light lunches. Open every day from 8am to 8pm.
18 locals recommend
Patisserie Florentin
5 N W Circus PlSweet little café with classic French decor. Delicious cakes, pastries, coffee, breakfast and light lunches. Open every day from 8am to 8pm.
Cakes, cakes and more cakes! Mimi's is fabulous. A large selection of delicious cakes, traybakes plus a full breakfast and lunch menu. Breakfast highlights: Stornoway black pudding from the Isle of Lewis, Ramsay of Carluke’s famous Ayrshire bacon, & Crombie’s of Edinburgh sausages. Afternoon Tea is also available and highly recommended for a special treat. Thoughtful kids menu too. Booking recommended.
Lothian Buses run great services to Leith - you can take the 22, 35 or 36, all of which drop you right outside of Mimi's. If unsure where to disembark, just ask the driver to let you know when you have reached The Shore.
Open: Mon -Fri 9am-5pm & Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm
205 locals recommend
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreCakes, cakes and more cakes! Mimi's is fabulous. A large selection of delicious cakes, traybakes plus a full breakfast and lunch menu. Breakfast highlights: Stornoway black pudding from the Isle of Lewis, Ramsay of Carluke’s famous Ayrshire bacon, & Crombie’s of Edinburgh sausages. Afternoon Tea is also available and highly recommended for a special treat. Thoughtful kids menu too. Booking recommended.
Lothian Buses run great services to Leith - you can take the 22, 35 or 36, all of which drop you right outside of Mimi's. If unsure where to disembark, just ask the driver to let you know when you have reached The Shore.
Open: Mon -Fri 9am-5pm & Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm
This is my favourite fish & chip shop in Edinburgh. Have a fish supper (haddock and chips) with 'salt and sauce' - perfect! Pizza available too. Sit in or takeaway. Friendly staff.
La Campagnola
This is my favourite fish & chip shop in Edinburgh. Have a fish supper (haddock and chips) with 'salt and sauce' - perfect! Pizza available too. Sit in or takeaway. Friendly staff.
Fun place to have sushi and Japanese food, YO! Sushi also has a great view of Edinburgh Castle. Good place for families with a casual atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
YO! Sushi
78 Princes StreetFun place to have sushi and Japanese food, YO! Sushi also has a great view of Edinburgh Castle. Good place for families with a casual atmosphere.
Delicious Scottish seafood and steaks. Indulgent desserts too. Booking recommended.
45 locals recommend
The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketDelicious Scottish seafood and steaks. Indulgent desserts too. Booking recommended.
If you are serious about your coffee, you'll need to go to Artisan Roast. Some of the best coffee in Edinburgh.
236 locals recommend
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StIf you are serious about your coffee, you'll need to go to Artisan Roast. Some of the best coffee in Edinburgh.
Small but perfectly formed, Leo's is a sweet hidden gem just a few minutes walk from the flat. Open daily for tea, coffee, breakfast, lunch, and freshly-baked goodies in between. All food prepared fresh with good ingredients and warm, friendly service. Delicious porridge, and don't miss the award-winning brownies & local bacon & black pudding (from Bowers of Stockbridge) !
94 locals recommend
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StSmall but perfectly formed, Leo's is a sweet hidden gem just a few minutes walk from the flat. Open daily for tea, coffee, breakfast, lunch, and freshly-baked goodies in between. All food prepared fresh with good ingredients and warm, friendly service. Delicious porridge, and don't miss the award-winning brownies & local bacon & black pudding (from Bowers of Stockbridge) !
Lovely British chain - delicious pizza & pasta at budget-friendly prices & the kids are well-catered for. Gluten-free options. Very child/baby-friendly. Several Pizza Express locations in Edinburgh; this one is the closest to the flat - about a 10 minute walk down to pretty Stockbridge.
75 locals recommend
Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StLovely British chain - delicious pizza & pasta at budget-friendly prices & the kids are well-catered for. Gluten-free options. Very child/baby-friendly. Several Pizza Express locations in Edinburgh; this one is the closest to the flat - about a 10 minute walk down to pretty Stockbridge.
Sweet café conveniently located right across the road from Stockbridge Library. Breakfast, lunch and cakes in between. Very child-friendly. Don't miss Song Circle if you have wee ones!
13 locals recommend
Skylark Café
42A Hamilton PlSweet café conveniently located right across the road from Stockbridge Library. Breakfast, lunch and cakes in between. Very child-friendly. Don't miss Song Circle if you have wee ones!
Union of Genius
8 Forrest RdHidden gem near Edinburgh University. Delicious soups and salads!
Orocco Pier is a restaurant/bar which wouldn't look out of place on George Street. Modern interior with stunning views over the Firth of Forth. Cosy fireplace. Perfect place for a drink and a snack, breakfast lunch or dinner. Good seasonal menu with kids menu too. Very child friendly.
24 locals recommend
Orocco Pier Hotel
17 High StOrocco Pier is a restaurant/bar which wouldn't look out of place on George Street. Modern interior with stunning views over the Firth of Forth. Cosy fireplace. Perfect place for a drink and a snack, breakfast lunch or dinner. Good seasonal menu with kids menu too. Very child friendly.
Beautiful and cosy Scottish restaurant providing the very best of Scottish produce. Scottish meat, market fresh fish and seafood, the finest fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Bread baked in house. Lovely place for a romantic meal. Lunch & Dinner. Booking recommended.
48 locals recommend
The Grain Store
30 Victoria StBeautiful and cosy Scottish restaurant providing the very best of Scottish produce. Scottish meat, market fresh fish and seafood, the finest fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Bread baked in house. Lovely place for a romantic meal. Lunch & Dinner. Booking recommended.
Some of the best fish and chips in town here! Award-winning fish and chips for takeaway, or eat at the bar in the shop (limited seating). Try your fish and chips like a local with 'salt and sauce'. Or visit Anima, the pizza place next door which is owned by the same family.
31 locals recommend
L'Alba D'Oro
7 Henderson RowSome of the best fish and chips in town here! Award-winning fish and chips for takeaway, or eat at the bar in the shop (limited seating). Try your fish and chips like a local with 'salt and sauce'. Or visit Anima, the pizza place next door which is owned by the same family.
Lovely bakery/café for breakfast and lunch.
Delicious baked goods available every day at Archipelago. Pastries, scones (fruit, bran, gluten-free, cheese etc), toast with their homemade low-sugar jams, banana and wholemeal spelt bread, breakfast granola bars etc every day.
For lunch there is always a vegan and gluten free soup. Plus a salads, baked tarts, spanakopita, frittata, veggie sausage rolls, vegan strudels, Mediterranean stuffed breads and their own baguettes. Menu changes daily and is seasonal.
17 locals recommend
Archipelago Bakery
39 Dundas StLovely bakery/café for breakfast and lunch.
Delicious baked goods available every day at Archipelago. Pastries, scones (fruit, bran, gluten-free, cheese etc), toast with their homemade low-sugar jams, banana and wholemeal spelt bread, breakfast granola bars etc every day.
For lunch there is always a vegan and gluten free soup. Plus a salads, baked tarts, spanakopita, frittata, veggie sausage rolls, vegan strudels, Mediterranean stuffed breads and their own baguettes. Menu changes daily and is seasonal.
One of many delightful vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh, David Bann's is a little more upmarket for a special lunch or dinner. Inventive menu and always high quality. Convenient location just off the Royal Mile.
117 locals recommend
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StOne of many delightful vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh, David Bann's is a little more upmarket for a special lunch or dinner. Inventive menu and always high quality. Convenient location just off the Royal Mile.
Relaxed fine Scottish dining in lovely Stockbridge by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdRelaxed fine Scottish dining in lovely Stockbridge by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
Sweet café by the beach. Coffees, amazing gelatos and sorbets, cakes (including gluten free offerings), delicious breakfasts and lovely lunches. Also open for dinner during the summer. Simple food, great wine and a view like no other.
81 locals recommend
The Beach House
57 Bath StSweet café by the beach. Coffees, amazing gelatos and sorbets, cakes (including gluten free offerings), delicious breakfasts and lovely lunches. Also open for dinner during the summer. Simple food, great wine and a view like no other.
Cakes! Great place for a refuel if you've been sightseeing in the Old Town.
119 locals recommend
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortCakes! Great place for a refuel if you've been sightseeing in the Old Town.
Around the corner from the Museum of Scotland.
Also a smaller Black Medicine Coffee Company is on Barclay Terrace, just off the lush green Meadows park. A solid little takeaway. Great coffee, tea etc. Bacon rolls highly recommended!
61 locals recommend
Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StAround the corner from the Museum of Scotland.
Also a smaller Black Medicine Coffee Company is on Barclay Terrace, just off the lush green Meadows park. A solid little takeaway. Great coffee, tea etc. Bacon rolls highly recommended!
Delicious, fresh Thai street food! Eat in at this little restaurant (seats limited) or takeaway; they will also deliver.
20 locals recommend
Street Box
53 Raeburn PlDelicious, fresh Thai street food! Eat in at this little restaurant (seats limited) or takeaway; they will also deliver.
Delicious baked goodies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Try the scones!
16 locals recommend
The Pastry Section
86 Raeburn PlDelicious baked goodies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Try the scones!
Parks & Nature
On clear days or even not so clear days, Calton Hill is a must-do for visitors. Edinburgh is famously 'a city of seven hills', so have a walk up Calton Hill and you can say you've climbed one! It's a very gentle walk up for a truly stunning panoramic view of Edinburgh.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillOn clear days or even not so clear days, Calton Hill is a must-do for visitors. Edinburgh is famously 'a city of seven hills', so have a walk up Calton Hill and you can say you've climbed one! It's a very gentle walk up for a truly stunning panoramic view of Edinburgh.
We locals just call this place 'The Botanics'. Beautiful place to stroll around and admire the gardens. Wide variety of stunning trees & flowers. Great place to let the kids run around. Buggy friendly. Places to eat: The Gateway Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea daily as well as Sunday lunch and a special kids menu. The restaurant opens at 10am daily. Call 0131 552 2674 to book a table. The Terrace Cafe & East Gate Coffee Bar are also good for a more casual lunch or just a drink and a snack. Open daily (March to Sept) 10am – 6pm, (Feb & Oct) 10am – 5pm, (Nov to Jan) 10am -4pm. Closed 25 December and 1st January. Garden entry FREE with a charge for Glasshouses.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceWe locals just call this place 'The Botanics'. Beautiful place to stroll around and admire the gardens. Wide variety of stunning trees & flowers. Great place to let the kids run around. Buggy friendly. Places to eat: The Gateway Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea daily as well as Sunday lunch and a special kids menu. The restaurant opens at 10am daily. Call 0131 552 2674 to book a table. The Terrace Cafe & East Gate Coffee Bar are also good for a more casual lunch or just a drink and a snack. Open daily (March to Sept) 10am – 6pm, (Feb & Oct) 10am – 5pm, (Nov to Jan) 10am -4pm. Closed 25 December and 1st January. Garden entry FREE with a charge for Glasshouses.
Lovely 12.5 mile path which hugs the Water of Leith, the main river in Edinburgh. Walk or cycle, buggy-friendly too.
You can even take a free audio tour of the walkway! Just download the files here to your device:
http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/audio-trail/
http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/
147 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayLovely 12.5 mile path which hugs the Water of Leith, the main river in Edinburgh. Walk or cycle, buggy-friendly too.
You can even take a free audio tour of the walkway! Just download the files here to your device:
http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/audio-trail/
http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/
Arts & Culture
The Portrait Gallery is my favourite art gallery in Edinburgh and possibly my favourite in the whole world. A beautiful building on the outside, you can't miss this giant red sandstone beauty on Queen Street. Come and meet Scots from past to present, from comedians and artists to kings & queens - paintings, photographs and sculptures in opulent surroundings. The café is worth a stop too if you need a tea break. Open daily 10am-5pm; Thursdays until 7pm. Free admission.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StThe Portrait Gallery is my favourite art gallery in Edinburgh and possibly my favourite in the whole world. A beautiful building on the outside, you can't miss this giant red sandstone beauty on Queen Street. Come and meet Scots from past to present, from comedians and artists to kings & queens - paintings, photographs and sculptures in opulent surroundings. The café is worth a stop too if you need a tea break. Open daily 10am-5pm; Thursdays until 7pm. Free admission.
Camera Obscura is a fun place for all. Six floors of interactive in this museum which is almost next-door to the Castle. Holograms, kaleidoscopes, optical illusions and of course the magical camera obscura itself, a good place for indoor fun and taking photos of yourself in funny distorting mirrors! Admission charges apply. July - August hours: Open daily 9am - 9pm
Some reviews from the website:
One of the best attractions I have been to. I really appreciate places like this that can stimulate minds of any age.
Ashleyanne Krigbaum, USA
Fantastic centre. Visited alone and I feel it made my trip to Scotland much better. Great fun & interesting! Thanks.
Lucy Clarke, Herts
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillCamera Obscura is a fun place for all. Six floors of interactive in this museum which is almost next-door to the Castle. Holograms, kaleidoscopes, optical illusions and of course the magical camera obscura itself, a good place for indoor fun and taking photos of yourself in funny distorting mirrors! Admission charges apply. July - August hours: Open daily 9am - 9pm
Some reviews from the website:
One of the best attractions I have been to. I really appreciate places like this that can stimulate minds of any age.
Ashleyanne Krigbaum, USA
Fantastic centre. Visited alone and I feel it made my trip to Scotland much better. Great fun & interesting! Thanks.
Lucy Clarke, Herts
A huge collection from past and present day Scotland and the world. Learn about natural history, Scottish inventions, Scottish history and archaeology, science and technology and world cultures. Lots of games and interactive activities for the kids. Very child-friendly. The roof terrace has spectacular panoramic views, great place for a selfie!
The Museum Brasserie is open from 10:00-17:00 serving hot and cold meals, a delicious selection of home baking and ice cream from the ice cream bar. Lunch is served from 11:00-15:00. The Balcony Café is open daily from 10:00-17:00 for tea, coffee, home baking, cold snacks and homemade soup.
Free admission. Open daily: 10:00-17:00
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
A huge collection from past and present day Scotland and the world. Learn about natural history, Scottish inventions, Scottish history and archaeology, science and technology and world cultures. Lots of games and interactive activities for the kids. Very child-friendly. The roof terrace has spectacular panoramic views, great place for a selfie!
The Museum Brasserie is open from 10:00-17:00 serving hot and cold meals, a delicious selection of home baking and ice cream from the ice cream bar. Lunch is served from 11:00-15:00. The Balcony Café is open daily from 10:00-17:00 for tea, coffee, home baking, cold snacks and homemade soup.
Free admission. Open daily: 10:00-17:00
The Scottish Parliament is an iconic structure. In a dramatic setting next to Arthur's Seat, the exterior is fascinating and the interior is well worth a visit too. Tours available. Free entry. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm. Budget-friendly café. Free exhibitions and events are often on at the Parliament - check the website for details. Child-friendly. Creche available - free to the public and provides care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. It is open from 08.00 - 18.00, Monday to Friday and can be used for up to 4 hours at a time. You can prebook a place or use it on a dropin basis (subject to availability). A stimulating and fun daily programme of activities is guaranteed!
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament is an iconic structure. In a dramatic setting next to Arthur's Seat, the exterior is fascinating and the interior is well worth a visit too. Tours available. Free entry. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm. Budget-friendly café. Free exhibitions and events are often on at the Parliament - check the website for details. Child-friendly. Creche available - free to the public and provides care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. It is open from 08.00 - 18.00, Monday to Friday and can be used for up to 4 hours at a time. You can prebook a place or use it on a dropin basis (subject to availability). A stimulating and fun daily programme of activities is guaranteed!
Shopping
Unicorn Antiques is a treasure trove of antique jewellery, knick knacks, furniture, signs, books and more. A great selection and budget-friendly. Pop in for a browse, but you have been warned - you will find lots of things which will have you reaching for your wallet!
14 locals recommend
Unicorn Antiques
65 Dundas StUnicorn Antiques is a treasure trove of antique jewellery, knick knacks, furniture, signs, books and more. A great selection and budget-friendly. Pop in for a browse, but you have been warned - you will find lots of things which will have you reaching for your wallet!
This is an Edinburgh institution. Lots and lots of vintage & secondhand clothing. Also a good place to buy a real kilt! Really fun place to browse and delightful if you are into vintage clothing.
88 locals recommend
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketThis is an Edinburgh institution. Lots and lots of vintage & secondhand clothing. Also a good place to buy a real kilt! Really fun place to browse and delightful if you are into vintage clothing.
If you're in Edinburgh for the weekend, visit Stockbridge Market. An outdoor market with a brilliant selection of world street food, cheese, bread, organic meats, cakes, fish and more! And coffee :-) Plus lots of craft stalls.
Open year round. Every Sunday from 10am - 5pm.
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetIf you're in Edinburgh for the weekend, visit Stockbridge Market. An outdoor market with a brilliant selection of world street food, cheese, bread, organic meats, cakes, fish and more! And coffee :-) Plus lots of craft stalls.
Open year round. Every Sunday from 10am - 5pm.
The Red Door Gallery is one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive boutique art spaces, celebrating 13 great years supporting young & emerging local artists. Situated on beautiful colourful Victoria Street, this small shop is packed full of original artwork - prints, greeting cards, jewelry, and more. Many items are Edinburgh or Scotland-related. Really good place to buy a souvenir of your visit to Edinburgh if you love quirky, unique things.
24 locals recommend
The Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria StThe Red Door Gallery is one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive boutique art spaces, celebrating 13 great years supporting young & emerging local artists. Situated on beautiful colourful Victoria Street, this small shop is packed full of original artwork - prints, greeting cards, jewelry, and more. Many items are Edinburgh or Scotland-related. Really good place to buy a souvenir of your visit to Edinburgh if you love quirky, unique things.
For stylish souvenirs, look no further than ANTA. Lovely shop full of hand-crafted Scottish homewares, accessories, stoneware pottery and more.
6 locals recommend
ANTA Scotland Ltd
91 George StFor stylish souvenirs, look no further than ANTA. Lovely shop full of hand-crafted Scottish homewares, accessories, stoneware pottery and more.
Electic mix of original art prints, greeting cards, stationery, homeware, books and gifts. Broughton Street is a great place to explore independent businesses, and this shop is my favourite of them all.
38 locals recommend
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton StElectic mix of original art prints, greeting cards, stationery, homeware, books and gifts. Broughton Street is a great place to explore independent businesses, and this shop is my favourite of them all.
Award-winning butcher shop. Their steak pies are very good - take one home and cook it for dinner - perfect if you feel like staying in but don't feel like cooking.
70 locals recommend
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StAward-winning butcher shop. Their steak pies are very good - take one home and cook it for dinner - perfect if you feel like staying in but don't feel like cooking.
Wonderful Italian market/deli/café, this is a true Edinburgh institution and proud family business. A must-do for foodies!
189 locals recommend
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowWonderful Italian market/deli/café, this is a true Edinburgh institution and proud family business. A must-do for foodies!
Paper Tiger is a lovely shop in the West End area, perfect for gifts, stationery and more. Great place to pick up unique postcards during your stay.
12 locals recommend
Paper Tiger
6a Stafford StPaper Tiger is a lovely shop in the West End area, perfect for gifts, stationery and more. Great place to pick up unique postcards during your stay.
Victoria Street with its pretty colourful shopfronts is a great place to wander down or up for some shopping. Unique specialist shops including books & maps, cheese, French pastries, art & prints by local artists, and more.
123 locals recommend
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetVictoria Street with its pretty colourful shopfronts is a great place to wander down or up for some shopping. Unique specialist shops including books & maps, cheese, French pastries, art & prints by local artists, and more.
Great British brand Neal's Yard Remedies has been a leader in organic aromatherapeutic essential oils, natural skincare, herbal remedies and herbal teas and more since 1981! Pop into the shop and talk to the friendly staff about your health or beauty needs. The shop also has Therapy Rooms for massage, acupuncture, Alexander Technique, Herbal Remedy consultations and facials using Neal's Yard Remedies products.
Neal's Yard Remedies Edinburgh
102 Hanover StGreat British brand Neal's Yard Remedies has been a leader in organic aromatherapeutic essential oils, natural skincare, herbal remedies and herbal teas and more since 1981! Pop into the shop and talk to the friendly staff about your health or beauty needs. The shop also has Therapy Rooms for massage, acupuncture, Alexander Technique, Herbal Remedy consultations and facials using Neal's Yard Remedies products.
Essentials
Handy mini version of Tesco supermarket for the essentials! Open daily 6AM-11PM.
490 locals recommend
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkHandy mini version of Tesco supermarket for the essentials! Open daily 6AM-11PM.
Rightdose Pharmacy Eyre
6 Eyre PlJust a 5 minute walk, this is the closest pharmacy to the flat.
This is the closest post office to your Airbnb. Also a little convenience store for greeting cards, newspapers, stationery. drinks and snacks.
11 locals recommend
Warriston Post Office
2 Brandon TerraceThis is the closest post office to your Airbnb. Also a little convenience store for greeting cards, newspapers, stationery. drinks and snacks.
Margiotta is a fairly large convenience store with all the essentials and more. Licensed to sell alcohol, with a good selection of beer, wine & spirits.
37 locals recommend
Margiotta Dundas Street
122-124 Dundas StMargiotta is a fairly large convenience store with all the essentials and more. Licensed to sell alcohol, with a good selection of beer, wine & spirits.
Dry cleaners & Launderette, just a 5 -10 minute walk from the Airbnb.
12 locals recommend
Canon Mills Dry Cleaners & Laundrette
7-8 Huntly StDry cleaners & Launderette, just a 5 -10 minute walk from the Airbnb.
Large supermarket conveniently a 5-10 minute walk from the Airbnb.
333 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StLarge supermarket conveniently a 5-10 minute walk from the Airbnb.
Petrol station and convenience store. The shop also includes a small selection of food from Marks & Spencers! Open 24 hours.
15 locals recommend
BP
23 CanonmillsPetrol station and convenience store. The shop also includes a small selection of food from Marks & Spencers! Open 24 hours.
This is the closest ATM cash machine to the Airbnb. You'll find it outside Margiotta, the convenience store.
7 locals recommend
ATM
156-158 Dundas StThis is the closest ATM cash machine to the Airbnb. You'll find it outside Margiotta, the convenience store.
Highly recommended. Warm, welcoming beauty salon providing a full range of services from manicures to massages.
New Town Beauty Lounge
22A Dundas StHighly recommended. Warm, welcoming beauty salon providing a full range of services from manicures to massages.
Entertainment & Activities
I have a lot of love for the Cameo. This is a beautiful cinema which is 100+ years old! In the Tollcross area, close to Edinburgh University. You can get there easily from the Airbnb by taking the 23 or 27 bus on Dundas Street. The Cameo is at the Home Street stop.
Showing new releases from international cinema and old classics. Discounted prices available for students & senior citizens. Disabled access & disabled parking with a Blue Badge. Plus Cameo cinema bar for coffee and a chilled-out atmosphere. Children and babies are welcome until 8.00, with high chairs and a toy box for you to enjoy! Free Wifi available.
Regular film quiz - usually the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StI have a lot of love for the Cameo. This is a beautiful cinema which is 100+ years old! In the Tollcross area, close to Edinburgh University. You can get there easily from the Airbnb by taking the 23 or 27 bus on Dundas Street. The Cameo is at the Home Street stop.
Showing new releases from international cinema and old classics. Discounted prices available for students & senior citizens. Disabled access & disabled parking with a Blue Badge. Plus Cameo cinema bar for coffee and a chilled-out atmosphere. Children and babies are welcome until 8.00, with high chairs and a toy box for you to enjoy! Free Wifi available.
Regular film quiz - usually the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Edinburgh Zoo is a fantastic place to take the kids for the day. Visit the penguins, giant panda, koalas, birds, monkeys, tigers zebras and more! Don't miss the Penguin Parade - it's a firm favourite. A world-class zoo on 82 acres of land. Check the zoo website for details of event times.
There are places to eat in the zoo, but I would recommend bringing a packed lunch and snacks for everyone. Lots of walking involved and the zoo is quite hilly in parts, so you'll want plenty of snacks and drinks to keep everyone going as you visit the animals.
117 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo station
Edinburgh Zoo is a fantastic place to take the kids for the day. Visit the penguins, giant panda, koalas, birds, monkeys, tigers zebras and more! Don't miss the Penguin Parade - it's a firm favourite. A world-class zoo on 82 acres of land. Check the zoo website for details of event times.
There are places to eat in the zoo, but I would recommend bringing a packed lunch and snacks for everyone. Lots of walking involved and the zoo is quite hilly in parts, so you'll want plenty of snacks and drinks to keep everyone going as you visit the animals.
The Filmhouse is a fantastic arthouse cinema. The cafe is a great place to relax in & have a drink or lunch/dinner. Very good and budget-friendly menu including good vegetarian options. Friendly & casual atmosphere. Their monthly film quiz is notoriously difficult but great fun!
14 locals recommend
Filmhouse Cafe Bar
88 Lothian RdThe Filmhouse is a fantastic arthouse cinema. The cafe is a great place to relax in & have a drink or lunch/dinner. Very good and budget-friendly menu including good vegetarian options. Friendly & casual atmosphere. Their monthly film quiz is notoriously difficult but great fun!
Restored Victorian swimming pool, gym and more. If you're looking to relax, don't miss the Turkish baths! Relax in the steam room where the high humidity will open pores, penetrate the respiratory system and ease tense muscles before you take a bracing dip in the plunge pool. Then work your way through three hot chambers - Tepidarium (warm), Calidarium (hot) and Laconium (hottest) - allowing the warmth to continue its therapeutic effect on the muscles and skin. Repeat the cycle as often as you wish before cooling down in the Frigidarium.
42 locals recommend
Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadeRestored Victorian swimming pool, gym and more. If you're looking to relax, don't miss the Turkish baths! Relax in the steam room where the high humidity will open pores, penetrate the respiratory system and ease tense muscles before you take a bracing dip in the plunge pool. Then work your way through three hot chambers - Tepidarium (warm), Calidarium (hot) and Laconium (hottest) - allowing the warmth to continue its therapeutic effect on the muscles and skin. Repeat the cycle as often as you wish before cooling down in the Frigidarium.