| there's also a lounge with a fireplace, and free parking. 3 miles from holyrood park. a free cooked breakfast is served in the ornate dining room, as are evening meals (surcharge). it's 2. some rooms have 4-poster beds. warm rooms have either old-world or contemporary decor and feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and ipod docks, as well as hospitality trays with tea, coffee and free sherry. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. dating from 1874, this victorian hotel with stained glass windows and corniced high ceilings is a 6-minute walk from the cameron toll shopping centre and a 1. 2 miles from edinburgh castle
Edinburgh Airport 32 min
Royal Yacht Britannia (20 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Scott Monument (12 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. St Giles' Cathedral (10 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Holyrood Park (5 min)
Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Arthur's Seat (22 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. National Museum of Scotland (8 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Calton Hill (11 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Scottish National Gallery (10 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. The Real Mary King's Close (10 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Edinburgh Castle (11 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Royal Mile (8 min) Palace of Holyroodhouse (8 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. The Scotch Whisky Experience (11 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (16 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (10 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. | 
