| wi-fi is free. occupying a distinctive victorian building with a turreted tower, this straightforward hostel is a minute's walk from the grassmarket and 5 minutes' walk from edinburgh castle. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the simple rooms and dorms include linens, and have shared bathrooms and showers. there are fully equipped, self-catering kitchens, plus a bright dining area with a pool table, and a tv lounge with views of the castle and computers for guest use. there's also a colourful, vw camper-themed cafe and a bar
Edinburgh Airport 32 min
Forrest Road (4 min) St Giles Cathedral (7 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Calton Hill (15 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Royal Mile (10 min.)
shopping Palace Of Holyroodhouse (14 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Princes Street Gardens (7 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (9 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Haymarket (11 min) National Museum Of Scotland (5 min) Scott Monument (10 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (6 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Victoria Street (5 min) Scottish National Gallery (7 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Royal Yacht Britannia (15 min.)
large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Arthur S Seat (19 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. National Museum Of Scotland (4 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. The Scotch Whisky Experience (6 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. The Real Mary King S Close (7 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. | 
