Christopher's Guidebook
Food scene
Just a few minutes walk from the flat, this burrito place has the option to have haggis or vegan haggis in your burrito 😋
10 locals recommend
Bonnie Burrito
82 S Clerk StJust a few minutes walk from the flat, this burrito place has the option to have haggis or vegan haggis in your burrito 😋
Soi 38
Really nice Thai food within walking distance of the flat
Local pubs
A really nice and cosy pub, with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Go through the main entrance of Summerhall to find it.
26 locals recommend
The Royal Dick Bar
A really nice and cosy pub, with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Go through the main entrance of Summerhall to find it.
The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StProbably the best place to have a beer on a sunny day!
This is a pub in a converted cinema. It’s beautiful inside, but prices of food and drink are reasonable as it’s part of a chain.
17 locals recommend
Caley Picture House
31 Lothian RdThis is a pub in a converted cinema. It’s beautiful inside, but prices of food and drink are reasonable as it’s part of a chain.
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdCool pub with lots of choices of beer.
Sightseeing
I think you get the best views of Edinburgh from here, and it’s not as busy as the more famous Arthur’s Seat.
162 locals recommend
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdI think you get the best views of Edinburgh from here, and it’s not as busy as the more famous Arthur’s Seat.
Have a wander up Calton Hill and get a great view of the north of the city
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillHave a wander up Calton Hill and get a great view of the north of the city
Vennel, Edinburgh, UK
Perfect views of the castle - ideal for an Insta story!
Indoor activities
This cinema is a perfect place to spend a few hours on a rainy day!
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StThis cinema is a perfect place to spend a few hours on a rainy day!
It’s marketed to families and children, but there’s something here for everyone in this museum of illusions.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillIt’s marketed to families and children, but there’s something here for everyone in this museum of illusions.
The Chocolatarium
3-5 Cranston StLearn about how chocolate is made, try different kinds and make your own!
Outdoor Activities
A perfect place to experience a little tranquility! Lots of types of plants and trees.
57 locals recommend
Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church LnA perfect place to experience a little tranquility! Lots of types of plants and trees.
Take the 47 bus to Cramond to see the sea and walk to Cramond Island. Check the tide times before you go and make sure you don’t get stuck!
124 locals recommend
Cramond Island
Take the 47 bus to Cramond to see the sea and walk to Cramond Island. Check the tide times before you go and make sure you don’t get stuck!
For some more serious walking, the Pentlands is the place to go. Take the number 4 bus and try the ‘Capital Views’ walk. You might even be lucky enough to see some highland cows.
121 locals recommend
Pentland Hills Regional Park
For some more serious walking, the Pentlands is the place to go. Take the number 4 bus and try the ‘Capital Views’ walk. You might even be lucky enough to see some highland cows.
Neighbourhoods
Nice neighbourhood to grab a coffee or lunch, then go for a walk along the Water of Leith. There are lots of good charity shops if you’re looking for a bargain!
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Nice neighbourhood to grab a coffee or lunch, then go for a walk along the Water of Leith. There are lots of good charity shops if you’re looking for a bargain!
One of the more expensive parts of Edinburgh, you can have a wander along the main street or through the residential parts.
41 locals recommend
Morningside
One of the more expensive parts of Edinburgh, you can have a wander along the main street or through the residential parts.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Contactless on Buses
Edinburgh buses are really easy to use - just use any contactless card and you'll automatically only pay the price of a day ticket if you take enough journeys. You don't have to tell the driver where you're going as the price is always the same (except going to the airport). G00gle Maps and the Citymapper app can help you know where to catch them.