Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

Great pizzas in this recently opened restaurant. If the weather is good, sit outside and watch the world go by.
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Origano pizzeria
236 Leith Walk
250 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great pizzas in this recently opened restaurant. If the weather is good, sit outside and watch the world go by.
Enjoy a selection of tapas and drinks with friends.
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith Walk
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Enjoy a selection of tapas and drinks with friends.
Can't be bothered to cook and fancy a burrito (even a haggis one), then drop off at Los Cardos on your way back to the flat.
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Los Cardos
224 Leith Walk
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Can't be bothered to cook and fancy a burrito (even a haggis one), then drop off at Los Cardos on your way back to the flat.
Fish and Chips for tea? Try the award-winning, family-run Eatalias for a great selection.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Eatalias
1 Brunswick Pl
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fish and Chips for tea? Try the award-winning, family-run Eatalias for a great selection.
Greek-inspired coffee shop and bistro. Tasty food and quite possibly the best bacon roll in Edinburgh!
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Qupi Cafe Bistro
171 Leith Walk
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Greek-inspired coffee shop and bistro. Tasty food and quite possibly the best bacon roll in Edinburgh!
There are several Italian Restaurants in and around Leith, but Vittoria's is well worth a visit.
101 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick St
101 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
There are several Italian Restaurants in and around Leith, but Vittoria's is well worth a visit.
Whether you want to sit in, or takeaway, get freshly prepared pizza from La Favorita.
241 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Favorita
331-325 Leith Walk
241 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whether you want to sit in, or takeaway, get freshly prepared pizza from La Favorita.
For the best in home-cooked Indian food, try a meal at the Punjabi Junction. Or for a lunchtime treat, try one of their curry boxes! Run by the Sikh Sanjog co-operative.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Punjabi Junction
Leith Walk
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For the best in home-cooked Indian food, try a meal at the Punjabi Junction. Or for a lunchtime treat, try one of their curry boxes! Run by the Sikh Sanjog co-operative.
If you fancy a substantial breakfast and can't be bothered cooking then the All-Day breakfast is sure to please. Try the Desperate Dan breakfast if you have a larger appetite.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sea Breeze Cafe
8 Earlston Pl
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you fancy a substantial breakfast and can't be bothered cooking then the All-Day breakfast is sure to please. Try the Desperate Dan breakfast if you have a larger appetite.
One of Leith's independent coffee shops. Try a Portugese inspired pastry and sit outside.
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Casa Amiga
32A Leith Walk
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of Leith's independent coffee shops. Try a Portugese inspired pastry and sit outside.
Independent café for a cuppa and a tasty bite.
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Word of Mouth
3A Albert St
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Independent café for a cuppa and a tasty bite.
If you really must try that peculiar Scottish delicacy, the deep-fried Mars Bar, then head up to the Deep Sea. Not for the diet conscious!
Deep Sea
2 Antigua St
If you really must try that peculiar Scottish delicacy, the deep-fried Mars Bar, then head up to the Deep Sea. Not for the diet conscious!
Yummy cakes. Take a walk there to justify the sugar and carbs you'll indulge in!
205 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 Shore
205 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yummy cakes. Take a walk there to justify the sugar and carbs you'll indulge in!
Restaurant with a twist. Exotic Asian cookery. Good for a group dining experience.
Khublai Khans Restaurant
Restaurant with a twist. Exotic Asian cookery. Good for a group dining experience.
Upmarket French Cuisine from award-winning chefs.
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 Shore
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Upmarket French Cuisine from award-winning chefs.
Michelin starred restaurant from celebrity chef Tom Kitchin.
278 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Kitchin
278 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Michelin starred restaurant from celebrity chef Tom Kitchin.
Freshly baked and oh-so-tempting.
259 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter Rd
259 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Freshly baked and oh-so-tempting.
Cakes, Pastries and snacks. So many tempting goodies, a return visit might just be required.
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert St
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cakes, Pastries and snacks. So many tempting goodies, a return visit might just be required.

Drinks & Nightlife

Quirky bar run by Anna and Mike - no pretensions about the bar, just drop in for a relaxing drink (or two).
140 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abode Bar
229 Leith Walk
140 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Quirky bar run by Anna and Mike - no pretensions about the bar, just drop in for a relaxing drink (or two).
Another of Anna and Mike's bars, like Boda Bar this quirky, comfy bar is good to hang out and chill.
111 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Victoria Bar
265 Leith Walk
111 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another of Anna and Mike's bars, like Boda Bar this quirky, comfy bar is good to hang out and chill.
Popular with the young crowd.
158 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith Walk
158 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Popular with the young crowd.
For the best selection of Malts, try the bar at the Malt Whisky Society. Just the spot after a busy day in town.
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen St
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For the best selection of Malts, try the bar at the Malt Whisky Society. Just the spot after a busy day in town.
Fancy a pint of Italian Craft beer - then drop into the Bar Brig for a pint of Menabrea. Great selection of bar food too.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Brig
96-98 Leith Walk
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fancy a pint of Italian Craft beer - then drop into the Bar Brig for a pint of Menabrea. Great selection of bar food too.

Sightseeing

Perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle enjoys views across the city. Go see the Scottish Crown Jewels, watch the one-o-clock gun being fired and take a tour round this historic castle.
1961 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Castillo de Edimburgo
Castlehill
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Perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle enjoys views across the city. Go see the Scottish Crown Jewels, watch the one-o-clock gun being fired and take a tour round this historic castle.
Erected as a memorial to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic spire sits in Princes Street gardens. For the fitter visitor why not climb the internal stairs for stunning views across the city, and the surrounding countryside.
302 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Monumento a Scott
302 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Erected as a memorial to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic spire sits in Princes Street gardens. For the fitter visitor why not climb the internal stairs for stunning views across the city, and the surrounding countryside.
A tour round the Royal Yacht moored in the docks at Leith. Followed by some shopping!
630 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yate Real Britannia
Ocean Drive
630 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A tour round the Royal Yacht moored in the docks at Leith. Followed by some shopping!

Parks & Nature

Edinburgh's Botanic Gardens are a haven of peace and quiet in the busy city. Take a wander round and enjoy the botanical specimens. (Please note that picnics are not permitted in the park.)
1227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jardín Botánico Real de Edimburgo
Arboretum Place
1227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Edinburgh's Botanic Gardens are a haven of peace and quiet in the busy city. Take a wander round and enjoy the botanical specimens. (Please note that picnics are not permitted in the park.)
Princes Street Gardens provide a green space in the city centre. IN good weather the locals and tourists congregate here to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Don't forget to visit the famous Floral Clock at the Mound.
957 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Princes Street
Princes Street
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Princes Street Gardens provide a green space in the city centre. IN good weather the locals and tourists congregate here to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Don't forget to visit the famous Floral Clock at the Mound.
Take a drive, or walk around Arthur's seat for an alternative viewpoint on the city.
1859 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Arthur's Seat
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Take a drive, or walk around Arthur's seat for an alternative viewpoint on the city.
For a great view across the city, take a short walk up Calton Hill. The partially completed replica of the Parthenon (known locally as Edinburgh's Disgrace) earned the city it's nick-name as "The Athens of the North". The old Observatory, Nelson's Monument and the Dugald Stewart Memorial are all iconic Edinburgh landmarks.
1098 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Colina Calton
Calton Hill
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For a great view across the city, take a short walk up Calton Hill. The partially completed replica of the Parthenon (known locally as Edinburgh's Disgrace) earned the city it's nick-name as "The Athens of the North". The old Observatory, Nelson's Monument and the Dugald Stewart Memorial are all iconic Edinburgh landmarks.

Arts & Culture

For art lovers this gallery provides a chance to wander round and admire a fantastic collection of art in the middle of the city.
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Royal Scottish Academy
The Mound
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For art lovers this gallery provides a chance to wander round and admire a fantastic collection of art in the middle of the city.
For a wide-ranging selection of art types the Portrait Gallery has something for everyone. For lovers of Burns, the Alexander Nasmyth portrait hangs here.
523 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen St
523 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For a wide-ranging selection of art types the Portrait Gallery has something for everyone. For lovers of Burns, the Alexander Nasmyth portrait hangs here.
Fancy taking in a show while you are in Edinburgh, the Playhouse is the largest theatre in Europe, and hosts a constantly changing selection of shows.
320 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl
320 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fancy taking in a show while you are in Edinburgh, the Playhouse is the largest theatre in Europe, and hosts a constantly changing selection of shows.
For an evening of culture, try the Festival Theatre.
154 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Teatro del Festival
13-29 Nicolson St
154 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For an evening of culture, try the Festival Theatre.

Essentials

Need to stock up on all your essentials, the local Scotmid store has everything you need, and friendly staff too!
115 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter Rd
115 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Need to stock up on all your essentials, the local Scotmid store has everything you need, and friendly staff too!
If you fancy trying your hand at some Chinese cookery, then Pat's Chung Ying is an Edinburgh institution, providing everything you might need.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
PCY Oriental
201 Leith Walk
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you fancy trying your hand at some Chinese cookery, then Pat's Chung Ying is an Edinburgh institution, providing everything you might need.
If you don't fancy using the washing machine in the flat, nip round the corner for an eco-friendly dry-cleaning and laundry service.
Pink Eco Clean
326 Easter Rd
If you don't fancy using the washing machine in the flat, nip round the corner for an eco-friendly dry-cleaning and laundry service.
Supernarket for your food shopping.
490 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith Walk
490 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Supernarket for your food shopping.
Wine, wine and more wine! Wonderful selection of wines. (entry to the shop is from Springfield Street.)
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Majestic Wine
200 Leith Walk
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wine, wine and more wine! Wonderful selection of wines. (entry to the shop is from Springfield Street.)
If you need access to the range of services from the Post Office it is located within the Scotmid store on Leith Walk.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Post Office
56 Easter Rd
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you need access to the range of services from the Post Office it is located within the Scotmid store on Leith Walk.
For all your fresh fruit and veg requirements.
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tattie Shaws
35 Elm Row
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For all your fresh fruit and veg requirements.
Laundrette and Dry-Cleaning. Service wash available.
Bendix Self-Service
342-346 Leith Walk
Laundrette and Dry-Cleaning. Service wash available.
Pharmacist / chemist.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lindsay and Gilmour Pharmacy
257A Leith Walk
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pharmacist / chemist.
All the usual Lidl goodies.
229 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lidl
Dalry Road
229 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
All the usual Lidl goodies.

Getting Around

Buses going up the hill on Leith Walk will take you to the city centre. For buses to Princes Street take the 10, 12, 16, 22, 25 For buses to North Bridge take the 7, 14, 49 Buses going down the hill will take you to Leith. For the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre take the 22
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Leith Walk
Leith Walk
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Buses going up the hill on Leith Walk will take you to the city centre. For buses to Princes Street take the 10, 12, 16, 22, 25 For buses to North Bridge take the 7, 14, 49 Buses going down the hill will take you to Leith. For the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre take the 22