Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

One of the best coffee brewers in Edinburgh
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton St
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best coffee brewers in Edinburgh
Great food, brunch, scottish breakfast, salads. Buckweat pancakes are good there. Vegan, gluten free options too
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broughton Delicatessen
7 Barony St
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food, brunch, scottish breakfast, salads. Buckweat pancakes are good there. Vegan, gluten free options too
Bright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps. Vegan, gluten free options too. Highly recommended!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W Bow
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps. Vegan, gluten free options too. Highly recommended!
Never been there actually, but I heard the best. Check the website!
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Never been there actually, but I heard the best. Check the website!
Stone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Friendly stuff, cozy atmosphere. There is a set menu of 7 courses that cost around £70. Wonderful atmosphere!
339 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road
339 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Friendly stuff, cozy atmosphere. There is a set menu of 7 courses that cost around £70. Wonderful atmosphere!
Great Sourdough bread, coffee and cinammon rolls.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton St
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Sourdough bread, coffee and cinammon rolls.
Haggis & Whisky Bar, but actually looks more like a restaurant. Great Haggis. I prefer the vegetarian option that is more light. If you go for the traditional meaty Haggis, maybe share with a friend as portions are quite big. Add whisky sauce for a full experience!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn St
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Haggis & Whisky Bar, but actually looks more like a restaurant. Great Haggis. I prefer the vegetarian option that is more light. If you go for the traditional meaty Haggis, maybe share with a friend as portions are quite big. Add whisky sauce for a full experience!
Great Greek restaurant cafe. Must try their Greek pastries "bougatsa"
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taxidi Greek Bistro
6 Brougham St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Greek restaurant cafe. Must try their Greek pastries "bougatsa"

Drinks & Nightlife

Live folk music from Edinburgh musicians. Casual pub for the lovers of the underground scene. As scottish as it gets.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary St
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Live folk music from Edinburgh musicians. Casual pub for the lovers of the underground scene. As scottish as it gets.
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm Row
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"The spontaneous players" have hilarious shows every other week.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monkey Barrel Comedy
9-12 Blair St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"The spontaneous players" have hilarious shows every other week.

Sightseeing

Underground Edinburgh, discovering life in the 18th century. Wonderful tour! Totally worth a try, especially for history lovers.
373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Underground Edinburgh, discovering life in the 18th century. Wonderful tour! Totally worth a try, especially for history lovers.
There are " free" daily tours in english and spanish. Free= donation. The tours last around 2- 2,5 hours and it is a nice way to explore old town and folk stories about the history of Edinburgh. Try this on a day with good weather. http://edinburghfreetour.com/
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
124 High St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are " free" daily tours in english and spanish. Free= donation. The tours last around 2- 2,5 hours and it is a nice way to explore old town and folk stories about the history of Edinburgh. Try this on a day with good weather. http://edinburghfreetour.com/
Just across the flat, this stunning location gives you a 360° view of the city. Access from Bleheim Place
1098 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colina Calton
Calton Hill
1098 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just across the flat, this stunning location gives you a 360° view of the city. Access from Bleheim Place

Shopping

For women only. Designed in Scotland.
Ness
367 High Street
For women only. Designed in Scotland.
Gift shop where you can find fairtrade gifts, food, clothes, jewllery and accessories with an ethnic twist.
One World Shop
25 Nicolson Square
Gift shop where you can find fairtrade gifts, food, clothes, jewllery and accessories with an ethnic twist.
Shopping Mall near the flat.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith St
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shopping Mall near the flat.
Small studio where you can buy souvenirs in much better price than the old town, straight from the artist!
Ritchie Collins Gallery
83 Henderson St
Small studio where you can buy souvenirs in much better price than the old town, straight from the artist!
5 minutes from the flat this quirky art shop is ideal for gifts
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 minutes from the flat this quirky art shop is ideal for gifts

Essentials

Post office close to the flat.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elm Row Post Office
20 Elm Row
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Post office close to the flat.
Supermarket close to the flat
490 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith Walk
490 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermarket close to the flat
Organic, gluten free, vegan options.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Real Foods
37 Broughton St
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Organic, gluten free, vegan options.

Entertainment & Activities

Musicals and music concerts just across the street from the flat.
320 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl
320 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Musicals and music concerts just across the street from the flat.

Getting Around

The terminal stop of the tram coming from the airport.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
York Place
York Place
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The terminal stop of the tram coming from the airport.