the cosy rooms all include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and tea and coffeemaking facilities. in a georgian townhouse dating from 1820, this bed-and-breakfast is a 7-minute walk from the scottish national gallery and 13-minutes' walk from edinburgh train station. full cooked breakfast is served in an elegant restaurant and bar specializing in scottish cuisine. there's also a lounge with period features and private gardens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. most rooms have en suite bathrooms, while some have private bathrooms Edinburgh Airport 24 min
Royal Yacht Britannia (13 min) Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (11 min) Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. 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 (12 min) Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Calton Hill (13 min) Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. National Museum of Scotland (12 min) Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Scott Monument (6 min) Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. St Giles' Cathedral (11 min) Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Princes Street Gardens (4 min) Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials. Royal Mile (14 min) Arthur's Seat (23 min) Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. The Real Mary King's Close (11 min) Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Palace of Holyroodhouse (8 min) The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Edinburgh Castle (11 min) An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Scottish National Gallery (7 min) National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. |