| a formal dining room with dark wood features and an ornate ceiling serves scottish breakfast. some rooms have 4-poster beds, bay windows and fireplaces. 5 miles from the national museum of scotland and 1. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this georgian-style hotel with a stone facade is a 2-minute walk from haymarket station, 1. the 20 individually decorated rooms feature elegant furnishings, wood floors and en suite bathrooms, plus free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. 7 miles from edinburgh castle
Edinburgh Airport 22 min
Arthur's Seat (26 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (8 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Edinburgh Zoo (5 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. The Real Mary King's Close (9 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Edinburgh Castle (10 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Calton Hill (13 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. St Giles' Cathedral (9 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Royal Mile (10 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (10 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Palace of Holyroodhouse (12 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Royal Yacht Britannia (17 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. National Museum of Scotland (9 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (10 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Scott Monument (13 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Scottish National Gallery (9 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. | 
