| 7 miles from edinburgh zoo, 4. there's also a cosy wood-lined bar and a carvery restaurant. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 1 miles from edinburgh castle and 5 miles from the 16th-century palace of holyroodhouse. in a stone-built lodge, this down-to-earth hotel is 0. simple rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. free amenities include continental breakfast and parking
Edinburgh Airport 16 min
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (13 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Edinburgh Park (8 min) Slateford (9 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (18 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Arthur S Seat (32 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. The Real Mary King S Close (17 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. St Giles Cathedral (17 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. National Museum Of Scotland (15 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Scott Monument (19 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Edinburgh Zoo (4 min.)
large parkland zoo offering keeper talks hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Scottish National Gallery (15 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Royal Mile (16 min.)
shopping Palace Of Holyroodhouse (18 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Edinburgh Gateway (5 min) Calton Hill (19 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (18 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Haymarket (11 min) Princes Street Gardens (15 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. | 
