| some have city views. a restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there's a bar area offering all-day casual dining, including afternoon tea. there's 24-hour room service. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. unpretentious rooms have flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and tea and coffeemaking equipment. meeting spaces can hold receptions for up to 100 people. opposite princes gardens and dating from 1848, this stately hotel is a 5-minute walk from waverley station and a 15-minute walk from edinburgh castle
Edinburgh Airport 29 min
Greyfriars Kirkyard (9 min)
Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby. St Giles' Cathedral (10 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. The Scotch Whisky Experience (10 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Palace of Holyroodhouse (13 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Calton Hill (7 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. National Museum of Scotland (10 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Arthur's Seat (21 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (10 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Edinburgh Castle (9 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Royal Yacht Britannia (14 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Scott Monument (2 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Scottish National Gallery (4 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Royal Mile (10 min) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (7 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. The Real Mary King's Close (9 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. | 
