Guidebook for Edinburgh

James
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

If you are looking for something different, Kampung Ah Lee is a good eating out choice. Authentic Malaysian cuisine, 5 minutes walk from the apartment. The average main course price is 8 pounds.
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Kampong Ah Lee
28 Clerk St
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If you are looking for something different, Kampung Ah Lee is a good eating out choice. Authentic Malaysian cuisine, 5 minutes walk from the apartment. The average main course price is 8 pounds.
One of the most popular halal restaurants in Newington. The food portions are generous at affordable prices. It's a very casual, self service restaurant that serves authentic curry dishes.
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The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson Square
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One of the most popular halal restaurants in Newington. The food portions are generous at affordable prices. It's a very casual, self service restaurant that serves authentic curry dishes.
Love a cup of fresh coffee before you start your day, Starbucks Coffee is just right on the corner of the street. across the road from the apartment.
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Starbucks Coffee
140 Nicolson St
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Love a cup of fresh coffee before you start your day, Starbucks Coffee is just right on the corner of the street. across the road from the apartment.
If you like to try a locally owned coffee shop, this is a good venue to consider. They serve nice cakes too. Just expect it to be busy!
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Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson St
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If you like to try a locally owned coffee shop, this is a good venue to consider. They serve nice cakes too. Just expect it to be busy!
One of my favorite Indian restaurants. They serve tapas size dishes which allow you to try more than one different curries at a time. If you like variety, this is a good place to try.
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Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary St
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One of my favorite Indian restaurants. They serve tapas size dishes which allow you to try more than one different curries at a time. If you like variety, this is a good place to try.
Home run Korean Restaurant. Very authentic Korean cuisine. If you like oriental food, don't forget to check out this little gem. It's on Buccluech Street, round the corner from the apartment.
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Kim's Mini Meals
5 Buccleuch St
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Home run Korean Restaurant. Very authentic Korean cuisine. If you like oriental food, don't forget to check out this little gem. It's on Buccluech Street, round the corner from the apartment.
Another favorite restaurant of mine. Not really within walking distance, but the food's worth it. They serve European Fusion cuisine within a bistro style restaurant. Booking essential.
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton St
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Another favorite restaurant of mine. Not really within walking distance, but the food's worth it. They serve European Fusion cuisine within a bistro style restaurant. Booking essential.
A great Chinese take out, Taste Good on Slateford Road is so far my favorite. It could be a little busy at the weekend, so allow yourself some time for delivery. Their number is 0131 313 5588.
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Taste Good
69-71 Slateford Rd
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A great Chinese take out, Taste Good on Slateford Road is so far my favorite. It could be a little busy at the weekend, so allow yourself some time for delivery. Their number is 0131 313 5588.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you are looking for a relaxed start to your day, you should consider this local restaurant that serves brunch from 11am. Serves nice european cuisine averagely priced, and just a minuted walk away.
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56 North
2 W Crosscauseway
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If you are looking for a relaxed start to your day, you should consider this local restaurant that serves brunch from 11am. Serves nice european cuisine averagely priced, and just a minuted walk away.
If you are here to check out our Scotch Whisky, why not pop along to the Scotch Whisky Experience. You will find out how Scotch Whisky is made and perhaps have a few drams during the tour.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill
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If you are here to check out our Scotch Whisky, why not pop along to the Scotch Whisky Experience. You will find out how Scotch Whisky is made and perhaps have a few drams during the tour.
If you want to try our Scottish delicacy - Haggis, you must check out Arcade Bar. You can find other traditional Scottish cuisines from their menu too.
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Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn St
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If you want to try our Scottish delicacy - Haggis, you must check out Arcade Bar. You can find other traditional Scottish cuisines from their menu too.

Everything Else

If you are a pizza lover, Domino's pizza is only 5 minutes away from the apartment. Call them on 0131 667 8666 and pick up your order when it's ready.
Domino's Pizza - Edinburgh - Southside
101 Nicolson Street
If you are a pizza lover, Domino's pizza is only 5 minutes away from the apartment. Call them on 0131 667 8666 and pick up your order when it's ready.
If you are looking for a laundry service, Ace Cleaning Centre is 5 minutes away on South Clark Street. The service wash is from 8.90 pounds and self service wash is from 4.20 pounds.
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Ace Cleaning Centre
13 S Clerk St
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If you are looking for a laundry service, Ace Cleaning Centre is 5 minutes away on South Clark Street. The service wash is from 8.90 pounds and self service wash is from 4.20 pounds.
From Waverley Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is between 15 to 20 mins.
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes Street
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From Waverley Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is between 15 to 20 mins.
From Edinburgh Bus Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is 25 mins.
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Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder Street
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From Edinburgh Bus Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is 25 mins.
If you required full 24 hours parking, there is an NCP carpark on St John's Hill (£15 for 24 hours), which is approximately a 10 minute walk.
NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Rd
2 Holyrood Rd
If you required full 24 hours parking, there is an NCP carpark on St John's Hill (£15 for 24 hours), which is approximately a 10 minute walk.
There is an affordable carpark in St. Leonards Street called Easi Parks. You can park your car for £8 all day from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Easi Parks is only 5 minutes walk from #5.
Easi Parks
2 St. Leonard's St
There is an affordable carpark in St. Leonards Street called Easi Parks. You can park your car for £8 all day from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Easi Parks is only 5 minutes walk from #5.
Minor accidents and injuries can be treated at the drop in clinic. The hospital is about 20 minutes away from the apartment by taxi. For anything serious, always call 999 or 911.
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Western General Hospital
Crewe Road South
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Minor accidents and injuries can be treated at the drop in clinic. The hospital is about 20 minutes away from the apartment by taxi. For anything serious, always call 999 or 911.
If you require assistance from our local police, St Leonard's Police Station is only 5 minutes walking distance from #5.
Police Scotland Edinburgh
14 St. Leonard's St
If you require assistance from our local police, St Leonard's Police Station is only 5 minutes walking distance from #5.

Essentials

Planning to stay in for a home cook meal, Tesco is only 5 minutes walk from the Apartment. They should supply all the basic ingredients you need.
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Tesco Metro
Colinton Road
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Planning to stay in for a home cook meal, Tesco is only 5 minutes walk from the Apartment. They should supply all the basic ingredients you need.

Sightseeing

If you are interested in the ancient history of Edinburgh, you do not want to miss the Real Mary King's Close. You can visit the underworld city of Edinburgh. Be prepared to be spooked!
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
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If you are interested in the ancient history of Edinburgh, you do not want to miss the Real Mary King's Close. You can visit the underworld city of Edinburgh. Be prepared to be spooked!
If you are planning a visit the Highlands in a day, why not check out the Rabbie's Tours. They offer different tours within a small group of no more than 16 people in comfortable mini buses.
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Edinburgh
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If you are planning a visit the Highlands in a day, why not check out the Rabbie's Tours. They offer different tours within a small group of no more than 16 people in comfortable mini buses.
Our brilliant Edinburgh Castle is the most famous hot spot in the city. If you didn't see the castle, you probably haven't been to Edinburgh.
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Edinburghský hrad
Castlehill
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Our brilliant Edinburgh Castle is the most famous hot spot in the city. If you didn't see the castle, you probably haven't been to Edinburgh.
If you plan to take some nice pictures of Edinburgh, this is a very good spot. You can have a full panoramic view of the city on the hill top.
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Calton Hill
Calton Hill
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If you plan to take some nice pictures of Edinburgh, this is a very good spot. You can have a full panoramic view of the city on the hill top.
If you have time to relax in the city, Princes Street Gardens is the perfect spot However, you might sometime have to share your food with some friendly squirrels.
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Princes Street
Princes Street
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If you have time to relax in the city, Princes Street Gardens is the perfect spot However, you might sometime have to share your food with some friendly squirrels.
One of the most expensive buildings in Edinburgh, it also took more than 10 years to complete. The architecture might not suit your taste but some people love it because of it's quirkiness.
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Scottish Parliament Building
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One of the most expensive buildings in Edinburgh, it also took more than 10 years to complete. The architecture might not suit your taste but some people love it because of it's quirkiness.
Our queen's home in Edinburgh. If you are lucky, you might be able to wave to her when she is hanging out her washing.
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Palace of Holyrood
Canongate
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Our queen's home in Edinburgh. If you are lucky, you might be able to wave to her when she is hanging out her washing.
Another great spot to see Edinburgh. Making sure you have the right outfit and shoes when you do your claiming. It could be cold on the peak, so please bring something warm with you.
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Arthur's Seat
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Another great spot to see Edinburgh. Making sure you have the right outfit and shoes when you do your claiming. It could be cold on the peak, so please bring something warm with you.
Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. It is a good educational tour for your children.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road
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Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. It is a good educational tour for your children.
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art. It is home to a fantastic sculpture park and Pig Rock Bothy.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art. It is home to a fantastic sculpture park and Pig Rock Bothy.
Come face to face with Scotland, past and present, at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen St
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Come face to face with Scotland, past and present, at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
It is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane.
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Museum of Childhood
42 High St
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It is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane.
The Royal Mile is the name given to a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. It's only 12 mins walking distance from the apartment.
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Královská míle
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The Royal Mile is the name given to a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. It's only 12 mins walking distance from the apartment.

Arts & Culture

If you fancy theatre or musical, why not check out the Festival Theatre Edinburgh. You might find something you like.
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Festivalové divadlo
13-29 Nicolson St
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If you fancy theatre or musical, why not check out the Festival Theatre Edinburgh. You might find something you like.
The Scottish National Gallery is in the heart of Edinburgh and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world. Edit
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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The Scottish National Gallery is in the heart of Edinburgh and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world. Edit

Entertainment & Activities

Large complex showing all the latest films in 2d, 3d and IMAX
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Cineworld Cinema
130/3 Dundee St
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Large complex showing all the latest films in 2d, 3d and IMAX