overlooking the royal mile, this bar with a kitchen and rooms in a stately 1923 bank building is a 5-minute walk from edinburgh waverley train station. bathrooms include designer toiletries, rainfall showerheads and/or free-standing tubs. the stylish bar showcasing brick, tile, wood and steel design elements offers a modern take on british pub grub and hosts live music regularly. the 9 hip rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and built-in speakers, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Edinburgh Airport 32 min
Haymarket (11 min) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (9 min.) manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. St Giles Cathedral (8 min.) grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Calton Hill (10 min.) prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. New Street (3 min) Princes Street Gardens (8 min.) green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. South Bridge (2 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (12 min.) attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. The Real Mary King S Close (7 min.) hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (12 min.) long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Scottish National Gallery (8 min.) national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Arthur S Seat (19 min.) mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. Museum Of Childhood (1 min) National Museum Of Scotland (6 min.) bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Scott Monument (8 min.) spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Royal Mile (2 min.) shopping Palace Of Holyroodhouse (8 min.) the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Royal Yacht Britannia (15 min) large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. |