| dining options include a cafe-bar and a seafood grill restaurant. set on a cobbled street overlooking the firth of forth, this polished hotel is an 11-minute walk from the port edgar yacht club and a 15-minute walk from dalmeny train station. some have sea views. other amenities include meeting space and a dvd library. rooms feature modern decor with original artwork and en suite bathrooms with designer toiletries, plus tvs, dvd players and free wi-fi. full breakfast is included. there's also a 2-bedroom apartment with a kitchen. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Edinburgh Airport 10 min
Edinburgh Castle (28 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (21 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (28 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Palace of Holyroodhouse (30 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. The Real Mary King's Close (27 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Forth Bridge (14 min)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary. Royal Mile (28 min) Arthur's Seat (44 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Scott Monument (30 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. National Museum of Scotland (27 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. St Giles' Cathedral (27 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Edinburgh Zoo (17 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Royal Yacht Britannia (27 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Calton Hill (31 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. The Scotch Whisky Experience (28 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. | 
