| 1 miles from the national museum of scotland and 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. free wi-fi is available in public areas. 2 miles from the iconic 11th-century edinburgh castle. this chic georgian-era hotel set in the vibrant west end is a 2-minute walk from haymarket railway station, 1. breakfast is available. the contemporary rooms have wi-fi (fee), flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. suites add separate living areas with 42-inch tvs. other amenities include a modern restaurant, and a stylish bar with wood-panelled features
Edinburgh Airport 22 min
Royal Yacht Britannia (17 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Museum of Childhood (8 min)
18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop. Greyfriars Kirkyard (9 min)
Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby. Edinburgh Zoo (7 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Dynamic Earth (10 min)
State-of-the-art family attraction taking visitors through history from the Big Bang to modern day. Museum of Edinburgh (10 min)
Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings. St Giles' Cathedral (8 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. National Museum of Scotland (8 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (8 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (9 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Princes Street Gardens (8 min)
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) (14 min)
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe. The Real Mary King's Close (8 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Scott Monument (12 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Calton Hill (12 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. | 
