| there are single-sex and mixed dorms, as well as private rooms. bathroom facilities are shared, and towels are extra. in 2 victorian townhouses, this down-to-earth hostel is 8 minutes' walk from the university of edinburgh and 1. laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. wi-fi, locker access and linens are included. some quarters have flat-screen tvs. tea and coffee are free. common areas include 2 guest kitchens, a tv lounge and a garden. 6 miles from edinburgh castle
Edinburgh Airport 30 min
Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (16 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Princes Street Gardens (16 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. The Real Mary King S Close (15 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Haymarket (8 min) Warrender Park Road (4 min) Royal Yacht Britannia (19 min.)
large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. St Giles Cathedral (15 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. The Scotch Whisky Experience (16 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Edinburgh Bus Station (11 min) Scottish National Gallery (16 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Palace Of Holyroodhouse (8 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Calton Hill (9 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Royal Mile (6 min.)
shopping National Museum Of Scotland (12 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Arthur S Seat (23 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (13 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Scott Monument (10 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Roseneath Street (1 min) | 
