A Guide to Edinburgh
Food scene
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StAwesome coffee shop right in the middle of Old Town
BrewDog Lothian Road
50 Lothian RdFantastic Scottish beer with an attitude.
Century General Store & Cafe
Local coffee shop and food, right around the corner!
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StOne of the best fine dining restaurants in Edinburgh.
El Cartel
64 Thistle StProbably the best Mexican food in Europe. Not kidding.
Gastro Pub run by Tom Kitchin, Edinburgh's first Michelin starred chef. This is his casual joint and a great way to experience Scottish pub cuisine.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdGastro Pub run by Tom Kitchin, Edinburgh's first Michelin starred chef. This is his casual joint and a great way to experience Scottish pub cuisine.
Kahani Indian Restaurant
10/11 Antigua StOne of the oldest, best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh.
Great cocktail bar hidden away along an iconic close in Old Town.
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClGreat cocktail bar hidden away along an iconic close in Old Town.
2nd oldest pub in Edinburgh - great food right on the Shore of Leith.
143 locals recommend
The King's Wark
36 Shore2nd oldest pub in Edinburgh - great food right on the Shore of Leith.
Oldest pub in Edinburgh! A past favourite of Mary Queen of Scots!
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayOldest pub in Edinburgh! A past favourite of Mary Queen of Scots!
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeFantastic seafood restaurant with a great Oyster Bar.
Sightseeing
It's free, has great exhibits, and the architecture of the building is incredible.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StIt's free, has great exhibits, and the architecture of the building is incredible.
Some of the best views in Edinburgh, and just around the corner from the flat.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillSome of the best views in Edinburgh, and just around the corner from the flat.
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillAn obvious choice, but a must-see!
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateGreat tour filled with Scottish History.
Free to visit, the tour is interesting, and they usually have art exhibits in the lobby.
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
Free to visit, the tour is interesting, and they usually have art exhibits in the lobby.
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetIncredibly beautiful High Kirk of Scotland.
One of the most beautiful streets in Edinburgh, with a great variety of shops.
123 locals recommend
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetOne of the most beautiful streets in Edinburgh, with a great variety of shops.
Arthur's Seat
A bit of a hike, but amazing views!
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveGreat tour!
Neighborhoods
Charming area with shops and eateries. Walk West along the Water of Leith towards Dean Village for a really lovely stroll.
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Charming area with shops and eateries. Walk West along the Water of Leith towards Dean Village for a really lovely stroll.
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketGreat views of the castle and always something going on.