| a 2-minute walk from shopping on princes street, this chic hotel is also 1 mile from edinburgh castle and the national museum of scotland. the contemporary rooms are individually themed around scottish cultural icons, and feature high-thread-count sheets, minibars and en suite bathrooms, as well as free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs. a modern restaurant decorated with images of scottish celebrities serves modern scottish cuisine. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a trendy cocktail bar with occasional live music and djs, and a private function venue
Edinburgh Airport 23 min
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (7 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Queensferry Street (Stop Qc) (1 min) The Real Mary King S Close (15 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. St Giles Cathedral (15 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Lothian Road (Stop Xc) (3 min) Royal Mile (6 min.)
shopping Calton Hill (9 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. West End (5 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (13 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. National Museum Of Scotland (16 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Scottish National Gallery (11 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Scott Monument (11 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Royal Yacht Britannia (14 min.)
large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Edinburgh Waverley (8 min) Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (13 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Arthur S Seat (23 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. Princes Street Gardens (3 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. | 
