Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
One of the quietest parks in the city centre. Beautiful to wander around and feed the ducks or have a picnic in the summer.
8 locals recommend
Lochend Park
Lochend ParkOne of the quietest parks in the city centre. Beautiful to wander around and feed the ducks or have a picnic in the summer.
Calton Hill
Calton HillA small climb for some magnificent views over the city centre
Large park - good for wandering, relaxing or climbing Arthur's Seat if you're fit!
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveLarge park - good for wandering, relaxing or climbing Arthur's Seat if you're fit!
A river running all the way through Edinburgh. Suitable for walking or cycling.
53 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayA river running all the way through Edinburgh. Suitable for walking or cycling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy bar close to the flat with mid-priced beers, wines and spirits.
106 locals recommend
The Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter RdCozy bar close to the flat with mid-priced beers, wines and spirits.
The Foot of The Walk
183 Constitution StBar with pub food. Very reasonably priced.
Another small but welcoming bar on Leith Walk. They also serve food.
121 locals recommend
The Black Fox
17 Albert PlAnother small but welcoming bar on Leith Walk. They also serve food.
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlSmall, trendy bar. Good for a pre-town drink.
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StClassy cocktail lounge
Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceWarm, friendly bar with a good atmosphere.
Most haunted pub in Edinburgh. Free movie screenings nightly, bar and music venue.
22 locals recommend
The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry StMost haunted pub in Edinburgh. Free movie screenings nightly, bar and music venue.
Supercube
58a George StJapanese style karaoke bar
Food Scene
Giovanni Chip Shop
122 Easter RoadGreat fish supper.
Aldente
139 Easter RdSmall restaurant with traditional Italian dishes
Area C Coffeehouse
239 Leith WalkIndependent coffee shop
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowGood food and atmosphere. Try the meatballs!
Café Renroc
91 Montgomery StSmall cafe tucked away on Montgomery Street. Good for a quiet lunch.
COSMO
Greenside PlaceHugely popular continental buffet. Book in advance!
Taste Of Italy
9 Baxter's PlFantastic food, always served quickly
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkDelicious Spanish tapas
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StSmall, independent coffee house in the city centre
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdGreat for a sandwich and coffee
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlNew local coffee shop. Good for a quick lunch.
Shopping
A number of clothes and bargain shops, plus a large supermarket and KFC fast food restaurant.
98 locals recommend
Meadowbank Shopping Park
8 Moray Park TerraceA number of clothes and bargain shops, plus a large supermarket and KFC fast food restaurant.
Wide selection of alcoholic drinks, many from local breweries.
72 locals recommend
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdWide selection of alcoholic drinks, many from local breweries.
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrModern shopping centre with places to eat and a cinema.
Cloud 9 Edinburgh
40 Easter RdTiny independent gift shop
Essentials
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdSmall supermarket
Murrayfield Launderette
1 Murrayfield PlMeadowbank Sports Centre
London RoadEntertainment & Activities
Omni Centre
Greenside RowBars, restaurants and a multiplex cinema
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeBeach boulevard with amusements, food and bars
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive A tour around a royal yacht in Leith
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road Interactive science museum
Easter Road (Hibernian FC)
12 Albion Pl Local football stadium for Hibernian FC
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StThe Real Mary King's Close
2 High St A tour of the vaults below Edinburgh
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdIndependent cinema
Edinburgh Zoo station
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillScott Monument