| meals from scottish produce (including afternoon tea) are served in the bar/grill restaurant, which also offers free full scottish breakfast. suites add floor-to-ceiling windows and living spaces, while 1 has a whirlpool bath. the posh, modern rooms have luxe linens, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players, ipod docks and nespresso machines. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 3 miles from both edinburgh waverley train station and edinburgh castle. in a period residence that was once home to renowned 19th-century essayist christopher north, this stylish hotel is a 4-minute walk from the water of leith river, and 1
Edinburgh Airport 23 min
Arthur's Seat (26 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Calton Hill (12 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle (10 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (9 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. The Real Mary King's Close (9 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. National Museum of Scotland (9 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Scott Monument (12 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Palace of Holyroodhouse (11 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Royal Yacht Britannia (14 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (13 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Royal Mile (9 min) Scottish National Gallery (9 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. The Scotch Whisky Experience (9 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. St Giles' Cathedral (9 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Princes Street Gardens (9 min)
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials. | 
