| the guest kitchen has fridges and freezers, and there's a cafe and bar with a pool table. guests have access to free walking tours and pub crawls. female-only dorms have 8 beds, while mixed dorms come with 4 to 12 beds; some have en suite bathrooms. set in the lively grassmarket area, this modern hostel is a 7-minute walk from edinburgh castle and 10 minutes' walk from the shops of princes street. bed linens are provided, and towels are available for a surcharge. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. basic dorm rooms offer free wifi, usb charging points and lockers
Edinburgh Airport 28 min
Lauriston Building (5 min) Grassmarket (2 min) West End (14 min) St Giles Cathedral (9 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Haymarket (6 min) Royal Yacht Britannia (16 min.)
large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Scott Monument (13 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Arthur S Seat (19 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. The Scotch Whisky Experience (6 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (10 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Palace Of Holyroodhouse (5 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. National Museum Of Scotland (8 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Calton Hill (6 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. The Real Mary King S Close (9 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Princes Street Gardens (5 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. Scottish National Gallery (10 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (6 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Mile (14 min.)
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