| set along the a8 road, this low-key hotel is also 0. most have en suite bathrooms, while some share a bathroom with a whirlpool tub. 7 miles from the 11th-century edinburgh castle. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. freebies include parking and continental breakfast served in the informal dining room, the hotel also has a lounge bar, and offers an airport or train station pick-up service. 7 miles from edinburgh zoo, and 2. the basic rooms feature simple, knotty-wood furnishings and come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment
Edinburgh Airport 19 min
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (10 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. The Real Mary King's Close (13 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. 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 (19 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Palace of Holyroodhouse (15 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Edinburgh Castle (14 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Calton Hill (17 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (13 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Mile (13 min) Arthur's Seat (29 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Scott Monument (16 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Scottish National Gallery (12 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Edinburgh Zoo (6 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. National Museum of Scotland (13 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. St Giles' Cathedral (13 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. | 
