| room service is provided. a penthouse is spread over 2 floors. suites add extra space and some have views over the castle or the firth of forth. there's an elegant oak-panelled brasserie and an ornate bar. upscale, individually decorated rooms have free wifi, flat-screen tvs, designer toiletries, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in the former scotsman newspaper building, this luxe 1905 landmark hotel on the historic north bridge is a 2-minute walk from edinburgh's waverley train station and a 9-minute walk from edinburgh castle
Edinburgh Airport 30 min
Arthur's Seat (19 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (7 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. The Scotch Whisky Experience (10 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Edinburgh Castle (10 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Greyfriars Kirkyard (8 min)
Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby. St Giles' Cathedral (5 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Calton Hill (7 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Royal Mile (4 min) Scottish National Gallery (7 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Royal Yacht Britannia (13 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. The Real Mary King's Close (5 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Scott Monument (6 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. National Museum of Scotland (5 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Palace of Holyroodhouse (13 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (9 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. | 
