Edinburgh

A curated guide to Edinburgh, United Kingdom: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. National Museum of Scotland 4.8★ (58,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Holyrood Park 4.8★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Royal Mile 4.7★ (24,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. The Scotch Whisky Experience 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 4.7★ (24,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Princes Street Gardens 4.7★ (27,000 reviews) · Park and Garden
  7. Edinburgh Castle 4.6★ (106,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Palace of Holyroodhouse 4.6★ (23,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Society Bar & Kitchen 4.8★ (6,500 reviews) · Bistro
  2. Books N' Cup Cafe 4.9★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe
  3. The Dome 4.6★ (10,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  4. The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street 4.6★ (4,200 reviews) · Cafe
  5. Deacon's House Cafe 4.6★ (2,300 reviews) · Coffee shop
  6. The Milkman 4.5★ (3,300 reviews) · Coffee shop
  7. Southern Cross Cafe 4.5★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
  8. LOWDOWN 4.7★ (1,700 reviews) · Coffee shop

Where to drink

  1. The Devil's Advocate 4.5★ (5,100 reviews) · Gastropub
  2. The World's End 4.5★ (5,700 reviews) · Pub
  3. The Voodoo Rooms 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Gastropub
  4. Brewhemia 4.3★ (5,900 reviews) · Live music bar
  5. Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh 4.8★ (1,500 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Edinburgh?

With 19 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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