a polished suite includes a 4-poster bed and a sitting area. there's also a warm restaurant/bar with wood accents, plus a furnished terrace and conference facilities. rooms ranging from informal to cosy offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is available. this down-to-earth hotel with an annex is a 20-minute walk from the edinburgh zoo, 2 miles from the 11th-century edinburgh castle and 5 miles from edinburgh airport. upgraded quarters have minibars Edinburgh Airport 20 min
Edinburgh Zoo (3 min.) large parkland zoo offering keeper talks hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. The Real Mary King S Close (13 min.) hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (13 min.) long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Palace Of Holyroodhouse (13 min.) the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Scottish National Gallery (11 min.) national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Calton Hill (14 min.) prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Princes Street Gardens (10 min.) green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. Scott Monument (15 min.) spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. St Giles Cathedral (13 min.) grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. National Museum Of Scotland (11 min.) bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. South Gyle (9 min) Royal Mile (11 min.) shopping Edinburgh Gateway (9 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (13 min.) attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Edinburgh Park (12 min) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (9 min.) manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Edinburgh Waverley (12 min) Arthur S Seat (28 min.) mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. |