| upgraded rooms have views of arthur's seat or salisbury crags, plus minifridges and exercise bikes. there's also a colourful wine bar serving lighter fare. owned by the royal college of surgeons of edinburgh, this modern hotel is a 7-minute walk from the national museum of scotland and a 15-minute walk from edinburgh castle. the stylish rooms feature free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. an informal restaurant offers cooked breakfast, as well as scottish classics for dinner (fees). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 am
Edinburgh Airport 33 min
National Museum of Scotland (7 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Greyfriars Kirkyard (8 min)
Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby. The Real Mary King's Close (8 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (12 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. St Giles' Cathedral (9 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Calton Hill (14 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Scottish National Gallery (12 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (10 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Mile (8 min) Edinburgh Castle (10 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Palace of Holyroodhouse (15 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Royal Yacht Britannia (16 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Arthur's Seat (19 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Scott Monument (11 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. The Scotch Whisky Experience (10 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. | 
