an upgraded suite features a 4-poster bed and a free-standing tub. a 14-minute walk from the edinburgh waverley train station, this chic hotel in a stone townhouse is a mile from edinburgh castle and 3 miles from holyrood park. the trendy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and egyptian cotton bed linens. suites add fireplaces and living areas. other amenities include a plush bar with terrace seating, and a lounge with a fireplace. there's a high-end seafood restaurant which also offers traditional afternoon tea. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Edinburgh Airport 25 min
Calton Hill (10 min.) prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. 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. Princes Street Gardens (4 min.) green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. National Museum Of Scotland (14 min.) bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Palace Of Holyroodhouse (9 min.) the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Royal Mile (6 min.) shopping Princes Street (Stop Pd) (4 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (13 min.) attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Royal Yacht Britannia (14 min.) large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Princes Street (Stop Pb) (4 min) Arthur S Seat (24 min.) mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (6 min.) manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. West End (9 min) St Giles Cathedral (14 min.) grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Scott Monument (8 min.) spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Haymarket (7 min) The Real Mary King S Close (14 min.) hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. |