Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great sushi. Always busy and only accept cash in store but you can find them on Deliveroo as well.
13 locals recommend
Kenji Sushi
24 Deanhaugh StreetGreat sushi. Always busy and only accept cash in store but you can find them on Deliveroo as well.
Coffee, bagels, donuts....great stop in the morning on your way into town.
49 locals recommend
The Bearded Baker
46 Rodney StCoffee, bagels, donuts....great stop in the morning on your way into town.
Toast
65 ShoreWonderful brunch spot at the Shore. Lovely wine list as well.
Cheap and cheerful Lebanese/Mediterranean tapas restaurant. BYOB as well which always helps keep the cost down.
68 locals recommend
Pomegranate
1 Antigua StCheap and cheerful Lebanese/Mediterranean tapas restaurant. BYOB as well which always helps keep the cost down.
Spitaki Greek Taverna
135 E Claremont StLovely local Greek restaurant.
This won't be a cheap spot for dinner (if you can get booked at all) but it's one of the best restaurants in the city.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadThis won't be a cheap spot for dinner (if you can get booked at all) but it's one of the best restaurants in the city.
Mexican street food done very well. They don't take bookings though and it's a small place so you're sometimes lucky to get a table.
167 locals recommend
El Cartel
64 Thistle StMexican street food done very well. They don't take bookings though and it's a small place so you're sometimes lucky to get a table.
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StGreat, freshly roasted coffee
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville PlGreat coffee and amazing grilled cheese!
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkGreat wood-fired pizzeria.
Great Thai street food. Getting a seat isn't always easy though.
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlGreat Thai street food. Getting a seat isn't always easy though.
Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas StCupcakes galore!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of beers, great food, friendly staff and vinyl playing on the stereo. My local.
37 locals recommend
Brandon's of Canonmills
1 CanonmillsGreat selection of beers, great food, friendly staff and vinyl playing on the stereo. My local.
Cool basement cocktail bar. Quirky drinks, great whiskies and relaxed atmosphere. It's sister bar, Bramble, situated on Queen Street is highly recommended too.
131 locals recommend
The Last Word Saloon
44 St Stephen StCool basement cocktail bar. Quirky drinks, great whiskies and relaxed atmosphere. It's sister bar, Bramble, situated on Queen Street is highly recommended too.
If you love fine wine and cheese, this is the spot for you. They do little else!
91 locals recommend
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlIf you love fine wine and cheese, this is the spot for you. They do little else!
Does exactly what it says on the tin. Varied line up, always of an extremely high quality. Open late, always live music.
176 locals recommend
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StDoes exactly what it says on the tin. Varied line up, always of an extremely high quality. Open late, always live music.
Good drinks, good bar food and good atmosphere in the middle of Leith.
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StGood drinks, good bar food and good atmosphere in the middle of Leith.
Sightseeing
Not every city has a massive castle atop an extinct volcano in their city centre. Great views of the whole city and a chance to walk round one of the world's most magnificent castles.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillNot every city has a massive castle atop an extinct volcano in their city centre. Great views of the whole city and a chance to walk round one of the world's most magnificent castles.
Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano, from the top of which, you command incredible views across the whole city and beyond to Fife and the Borders. For sunrise or sunset especially, it's well worth the climb.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano, from the top of which, you command incredible views across the whole city and beyond to Fife and the Borders. For sunrise or sunset especially, it's well worth the climb.
Along the water of Leith, around the Dean Village to Stockbridge...a great Sunday morning stroll.
268 locals recommend
Dean Village
Dean PathAlong the water of Leith, around the Dean Village to Stockbridge...a great Sunday morning stroll.
Prettiest bridge in the world? I certainly think so. And one of the greatest engineering feats of the Victorian age. Well worth a trip if transport allows.
49 locals recommend
Forth Bridge
Prettiest bridge in the world? I certainly think so. And one of the greatest engineering feats of the Victorian age. Well worth a trip if transport allows.
Parks & Nature
The Botanic gardens are a lovely way to spend a few hours of an afternoon. Rain or shine, its a beautiful walk and only 5 minutes from my flat.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanic gardens are a lovely way to spend a few hours of an afternoon. Rain or shine, its a beautiful walk and only 5 minutes from my flat.
If you're inclined to go for a run whilst staying at my flat, this would be a good starting place.
256 locals recommend
Inverleith Park
If you're inclined to go for a run whilst staying at my flat, this would be a good starting place.
Right in the middle of the city, a beautiful park to enjoy spectacular views of the castle and the old town.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetRight in the middle of the city, a beautiful park to enjoy spectacular views of the castle and the old town.
Huge park in the city centre. Great space to find some peace on a busy summer's day
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveHuge park in the city centre. Great space to find some peace on a busy summer's day
Arts & Culture
The permanent collection is superb and there are always interesting exhibits / special shows happening.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
The permanent collection is superb and there are always interesting exhibits / special shows happening.
Gallery of Modern Art station
If you like your modern art, look no further!
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StLidl
Newhailes RoadMarks & Spencer Canonmills BP
23 Canon StOpen 24 hours
Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank RdGetting Around
York Place
York PlaceTram stop - direct link to Edinburgh Airport.
Waverley Railway Station
National rail services
Avis
24 E London StClosest car rental to my flat.