| check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include free breakfast and parking, plus 2 restaurants and a bar, all with views across the firth of forth. some rooms include dvd players, ipod docks and sea views. with views of the firth of forth, this unassuming seafront hotel is 4 miles from the royal mile and 5 miles from arthur's seat hill. featuring free wi-fi, the traditional rooms with home-style decor also have flat-screen tvs and en suite bathrooms
Edinburgh Airport 36 min
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (21 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Yacht Britannia (18 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Arthur's Seat (26 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Palace of Holyroodhouse (15 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. The Scotch Whisky Experience (21 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. The Real Mary King's Close (21 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Scott Monument (19 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. St Giles' Cathedral (21 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Calton Hill (16 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. National Museum of Scotland (18 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Edinburgh Castle (22 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Scottish National Gallery (19 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Holyrood Park (11 min)
Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (21 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Royal Mile (16 min) | 
