| there's a simple lobby lounge. upgraded suites add sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a 7-minute walk from haymarket train station, this warm, all-suite boutique hotel in a stately victorian townhouse among residences is 2 miles from the famed hilltop edinburgh castle. bright, individually decorated suites sleep up to 4 people, and feature colourful accents, kitchenettes, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
Edinburgh Airport 20 min
Arthur's Seat (25 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Royal Mile (8 min) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (7 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Calton Hill (12 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. National Museum of Scotland (8 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Edinburgh Castle (9 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (8 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. The Scotch Whisky Experience (8 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Royal Yacht Britannia (15 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Palace of Holyroodhouse (10 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. St Giles' Cathedral (8 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. The Real Mary King's Close (8 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Scott Monument (12 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Edinburgh Zoo (6 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Scottish National Gallery (7 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. | 
