the 4 colourful rooms feature en suite bathrooms with heated mirrors and designer toiletries, as well as wifi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and ipod docks; 1 has a sun room with garden access, while another provides high ceilings. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. across the street from the royal terrace gardens, this elegant guesthouse in a georgian-style townhouse is a 10-minute walk from the palace of holyroodhouse. free breakfast is served in a classic dining room, which is adjacent to a a cosy lounge with a fireplace. complimentary welcome trays with cookies and chocolates are provided. there's also a walled garden and a patio Edinburgh Airport 30 min
Royal Mile (14 min) Edinburgh Castle (10 min) An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Calton Hill (9 min) Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. The Scotch Whisky Experience (10 min) Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. The Real Mary King's Close (9 min) Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. St Giles' Cathedral (9 min) Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Palace of Holyroodhouse (10 min) The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Scott Monument (6 min) Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Scottish National Gallery (7 min) National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Arthur's Seat (18 min) Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Royal Yacht Britannia (10 min) Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Holyrood Park (4 min) Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (9 min) Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (6 min) Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. National Museum of Scotland (7 min) Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. |