| upgraded rooms have additional space, and suites add separate sitting rooms and bay windows overlooking drumsheugh gardens. set across the street from drumsheugh gardens, this posh, art-filled hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bars, brasseries and boutiques on george street, and an 11-minute walk from haymarket train station. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the sleek rooms feature bold colour schemes and have designer toiletries, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. a sophisticated restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there's a stylish bar featuring a fireplace, and serving light lunches and afternoon tea. parking is available
Edinburgh Airport 21 min
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (6 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Edinburgh Castle (10 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Princes Street Gardens (9 min)
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials. Arthur's Seat (25 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (9 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. The Scotch Whisky Experience (9 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Palace of Holyroodhouse (11 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Royal Mile (9 min) National Museum of Scotland (9 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Calton Hill (12 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Royal Yacht Britannia (15 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. St Giles' Cathedral (9 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Scott Monument (12 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Scottish National Gallery (13 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. The Real Mary King's Close (9 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. | 
