Food Scene
Gallery of Modern Art station
It's a stunning setting and the food is good too !
Light and airy contemporary French bistro (closed Sundays)
172 locals recommend
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StLight and airy contemporary French bistro (closed Sundays)
Rendezvous Chinese Restaurant
10a Queensferry StCantonese and Pekingese dining
Lively blue-and-white tiled spot for classic European fare also features an elegant central bar
10 locals recommend
Brasserie at The Caledonian
Rutland StreetLively blue-and-white tiled spot for classic European fare also features an elegant central bar
A new favourite in George Street. Choose salad from the salad bar then Meat Chefs will bring skewers of sizzling meat one by one and carve it
right at your table. Eat as much as you want ! Also vegan, vegetarian and pescetarian options, canapes and desserts. It's expensive but great fun.
29 locals recommend
Fazenda Edinburgh
102 George StA new favourite in George Street. Choose salad from the salad bar then Meat Chefs will bring skewers of sizzling meat one by one and carve it
right at your table. Eat as much as you want ! Also vegan, vegetarian and pescetarian options, canapes and desserts. It's expensive but great fun.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope StEver popular wine bar with character and atmosphere
Edinburgh's most opulent night club situated below Tigerlily restaurant in George Street, Lulu features a classic Saturday Night Fever style lighted dance floor. There are plenty of sofas and seating areas for a rest between dances and there's also a VIP area and private rooms for hire.
40 locals recommend
Lulu Bar and Nightclub
125b George StEdinburgh's most opulent night club situated below Tigerlily restaurant in George Street, Lulu features a classic Saturday Night Fever style lighted dance floor. There are plenty of sofas and seating areas for a rest between dances and there's also a VIP area and private rooms for hire.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillHistoric landmark
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveOne of the best tours in Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is Scotland’s leading producing theatre. With a strong reputation for excellence in classical, contemporary and community work. The Lyceum is committed to developing Scotland’s considerable indigenous talents while presenting the best of international drama
79 locals recommend
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StThe Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is Scotland’s leading producing theatre. With a strong reputation for excellence in classical, contemporary and community work. The Lyceum is committed to developing Scotland’s considerable indigenous talents while presenting the best of international drama
The world famous International Festival which takes place in August every year
The Hub (Edinburgh Festival)
348-350 CastlehillThe world famous International Festival which takes place in August every year
Spectacular show which takes place during the Edinburgh Festival in August
26 locals recommend
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1-3 Cockburn StSpectacular show which takes place during the Edinburgh Festival in August
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe
1377 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe
Learn about Scotland's world-famous 'water of life'.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillLearn about Scotland's world-famous 'water of life'.
Discover how the wealthy lived in 18th century Edinburgh. This stunning townhouse was designed by the supremely talented architect, Robert Adam, in 1791. Charlotte Square was an exclusive New Town address and it has been carefully restored by Scotland's National Trust.
36 locals recommend
Georgian House
7 Charlotte SquareDiscover how the wealthy lived in 18th century Edinburgh. This stunning townhouse was designed by the supremely talented architect, Robert Adam, in 1791. Charlotte Square was an exclusive New Town address and it has been carefully restored by Scotland's National Trust.
Essentials
Braw
54 Belford RdClosest shop for milk, juice, rolls etc.
Shopping
Queensferry Street
Queensferry StreetSeveral convenience shops, grocers, newsagents and cafes/restaurants
Shandwick Place
Shandwick PlaceSupermarkets and chemist
Local food producers and crafters come together in Stockbridge every Sunday
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetLocal food producers and crafters come together in Stockbridge every Sunday
Iconic Edinburgh department store offering a wide range of designer brands
80 locals recommend
House of Fraser
48 Princes StIconic Edinburgh department store offering a wide range of designer brands
Getting Around
Tram to and from the airport and along Princes Street to York Place
457 locals recommend
Princes Street station
Tram to and from the airport and along Princes Street to York Place
City Cabs (Edinburgh) Ltd
1 Atholl Pl Black taxis
Thrifty Car and Van Rental Edinburgh
42 Haymarket Terrace