Information for: Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of the finest cities in the world. With fantastic culture, architecture and general ambiance, Scotland’s capital city has it all. It’s also very easy to get around and & has an element of sophistication running through it & All sorts of & events run all-year round and the Edinburgh Festival in August is a must-do.
Hotels located in: Edinburgh
Balmoral
The Balmoral is probably the most exclusive and best hotel in the city. Very upmarket and expensive, it still seems to be the Edinburgh hotel. Located at the top of Princes Street, which is outstanding. Inside you can expect great dining. The Balmoral Spa was recently voted “Scotland’s Top Day Spa” by the Conde Nast [...]
1 Princes StreetEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 556 2414
Sheraton Grand
The Sheraton Grand is a luxury 5-star hotel in an excellent city centre location. Close to all the main life of Edinburgh, it’s big, imposing and impressive. The in-house ONE Spa is seen by many as the best spa in the city and other amenities are strong too. As a very solid, impressive and expensive [...]
1 Festival SquareTel No: +44 131 229 9131
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Malmaison
Edinburgh’s Malmaison is a fantastic boutique hotel in the Leith area, only10 minutes in a taxi from the city centre, and there’s plenty to see and doin Leith. You can expect a good bistro restaurant, lovely rooms and most things are very reasonably priced. In fact, in almost all respects, this place is as good [...]
12/1 Tower PlaceLeith
Tel No: +44 131 468 5000
The Bonham
The Bonham is a fantastic boutique hotel just a few minutes from the city centre. With a very upmarket feel and extremely comfortable inside, you’ll soon see why this place has such an excellent reputation. In-house facilities are light but the world-class restaurant more than makes up for this. The hotel is also extremely good [...]
35 Drumsheugh GardensTel No: +44 131 274 7400
The Scotsman
The Scotsman is a deluxe boutique hotel set in a landmark building, in a good location only a few minutes away from the city centre. You’ll find a high standard of accommodation at pretty reasonable prices. Multiple award-winning in recent years – for both the hotel itself and the excellent spa – this is a [...]
20 North BridgeTel No: +44 131 556 5565
Glasshouse Hotel
The Glasshouse Hotel is a trendy boutique hotel, located next to the theatre. It was voted ‘Sexiest Hotel in Scotland’ in 2007. The location is perfect – so close to loads of dining and drinking options. Even though the in-house amenities are light, you’ll really not care! The rooms are absolutely gorgeous and although the [...]
2 Greenside PlaceTel No: +44 131 525 8200
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Edinburgh
Tigerlily
Tigerlily – the hotel – is extremely cool, and the bar certainly doesn’t disappoint. Plush and very stylish and right in the city centre, it’s been described as ‘The Show Girl Amongst Edinburgh Hotel Bars’. Popular and trendy, it’s the place to be seen. Choose from the Champagne Bar or the Black Bar, maybe grab [...]
125 George StreetEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 225 5005
Opal Lounge
Opal Lounge is probably one of the best bar/clubs in Edinburgh. Upmarket, trendy and expensive, it’s popular with a mixed clientele of all ages. Although mainly operating as a nightclub, it’s a great bar to stay in until late. As an all-round luxury bar/nightclub, this place does it all – the drinks, the music and [...]
51a George StreetEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 226 2275
Whighams
Whighams is a very well established and upmarket wine bar, that is popular with a slightly older crowd, yet still manages to be a great party place. Busy most of the week – not just at weekends – you can expect cool drinks, an extensive wine selection and classy champagnes. Add in the good food [...]
13 Hope StreetEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 225 8674
Le Monde
Le Monde is a modern-themed, boutique-type bar, that’s part of the classy hotel of the same name. Definitely a place to be seen in and always very popular, the different bars all bring something special to this cracker; Paris – a decadent and luxurious cocktail bar; Vienna- all day dining and drinking; Milan – great [...]
Le Monde Hotel16 George Street
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 270 3900
Indigo Yard
Indigo Yard is a stylish city centre bar that’s ideal to start the night off in – or stay in all-night! This place fills-up nicely most evenings with a smart crowd and the ‘comfort food’ restaurant is a big hit too. Trendy, popular, spacious and with a good wine list, add this place to your [...]
7 Charlotte LaneEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 220 5603
Rick’s
The in-house bar at this oh-so-cool hotel – recently voted as ‘One of the 25 Coolest Hotels in the World’ by Conde Nast Traveller – is an award winning Edinburgh institution. Very popular all week and always worth going to, you can expect a good atmosphere, great drinks and a bar that wouldn’t be out [...]
55a Frederick StreetEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 622 7800
Restaurants Located in: Edinburgh
Restaurant Martin Wishart
Restaurant Martin Wishart is a Michelin-star restaurant in Leith, only a few miles from the city centre. Multiple award-winning and very sophisticated, this eatery wouldn’t be out of place in amongst London’s finest restaurants. Everything is impressive here – the layout, innovative cuisine, the service and the excellent wine list. For luxury fine dining this is [...]
54 The ShoreLeith
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 553 3557
Fishers
Fishers is a superb, well respected seafood restaurant and a long established Leith area favourite. The menu is delightful and specialises in excellent fresh fish and great wines. There are 2 of these great restaurants in the area – this one plus another, which is just as good and located in the city itself.
1 The ShoreLeith
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 554 5666
The Witchery
The Witchery is a very exclusive fine dining restaurant, situated close to the famous Edinburgh Castle. Considered one of the best restaurants in town, you can expect an impressive and confident dining experience that serves all the traditional Scottish favourites in an innovative style. Expensive and very very smart.
CastlehillThe Royal Mile
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 225 5613
Dusit
Dusit is one of the best Thai fusion restaurants anywhere in Scotland. Very popular and well-located this isa first-class casual dining experience for Asian food. Scottish produce and imported spices from Thailandis a great combination and makes for exciting and unique dishes. It’s also a fun friendly and relaxed place to eat.
49 Thistle StreetEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 220 6846
Roti
Roti is a modern-style, high quality Indian restaurant. It’s also a little different- offering Indian and Scottish fine dining fusion, it is far from being your typical Indian restaurant. Recently refurbished and in a great city centre location, this is somewhere unique to eat, even if you’re not a huge fan of Indian cuisine.
73 Morrison StreetEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 221 9998
The Living Room
George Street’s The Living Room is the Edinburgh representative of a 13 branch national chain, and offers great casual and trendy dining in the centre of town. You can expect a good variety of food and a sophisticated feel in the restaurant, and the bar is also a great place to be, especially at the [...]
113-115 George StWest End
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 226 0880
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Edinburgh
Multrees Walk
Multrees Walk provides a new focal point for luxury shopping in Edinburgh, and is home to Harvey Nichol’s store. This exclusive designer boulevard also houses such luxury names as Daks, Emporio Armani, Louis Vitton, Reiss and several others. This designer haven is right next to upmarket George Street and is situated on the doorstep of the [...]
St Andrew SquareEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 557 0050
The Grassmarket
For a truly inspiring shopping experience, look no further than the Grassmarket in the Old Town. The area is full of Scottish designers, artisans and independent merchants, selling everything from gourmet food and drink to cutting edge fashion, antique books and unique gifts. Most shops are owner operated adding a personal touch.
Old TownEdinburgh
Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols’ only Scottish store is the jewel in the crown of the ultra-stylish Multrees Walk. This high class shopping establishment offers rails of top-drawer fashion. Amanda Wakely, Jimmy Choo and Prada are just a taster of the names on 4 floors, which include menswear, ladies collections, footwear and designer handbags. After shopping, relax in [...]
30 St Andrews SqNew Town
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 524 8388
Marriott Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club
Marriott Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club offers good parkland golf courses set in the luxury hotel’s grounds. With the choice of the Championship East Course and the Resort West Course, you’ll find challenging tests of golf for all levels of player. Located only a few miles outside Edinburgh and easy to access, this is one of [...]
KirknewtonEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 333 1845
One Spa
A perfect antidote to shopping and sight-seeing is a day spa treatment at the Sheraton’s celebrated One Spa. Treatments are the ultimate in indulgence and can include Chakra Realignment with hot volcanic stones, a soak in a Serail Mud Chamber or an intense massage and body wrap. It also boasts a roof top hydropool with [...]
The Sheraton Hotel1 Festival Square
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 221 7777
Belinda Robertson
The “Queen of Cashmere” opened her only store outside London in 2004, selling a range of cashmere couture to discerning clients. Her collections of modern, flattering designs are available in up to 120 colours. A new brand – White Label is designed to be more affordable and includes the same gorgeous tailoring using cashmere, silk [...]
13a Dundas StreetNew Town
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 557 8118
Entertainment located in: Edinburgh
The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament is one of Edinburgh’s most controversial and intriguing buildings. Using a mixture of Caithness stone, oak and granite, Eric Miralles’ design emulates the surrounding landscape and evokes strong feelings of approval or disapproval! Visit on a weekday to watch the Parliament in session or join a guided tour for a proper look [...]
HolyroodOld Town
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 348 5000
Edinburgh Playhouse
The Edinburgh Playhouse is a massive Victorian-style building, although it was built in the 1920′s. It is a multi-purpose events amphitheatre, producing a varied selection of entertainment, from gigs by Jools Holland and Katie Melua to travelling West End Musicals and Opera. Located in the heart of the fashionable west end of the city, it [...]
18 Greenside PlaceEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 524 3333
Royal Botanic Garden
A mile north of the city centre, the Botanic Garden offers one of the best walks in the city. The lovely layout offers pleasurable walking unhindered by cyclists, roller-skaters or dogs! Inverleith House, in the centre of the gardens, shows regular art exhibitions. The glasshouses are delightful spots to visit, especially if the weather deteriorates! [...]
20a Inverleith RowEdinburgh
Tel No: +44 131 552 7171
Royal Yacht Britannia
If you have even a passing interest in the Royal family, Britannia will entertain you. The Royal Yacht was decommissioned in 1997 and is now moored in Leith Docks alongside Ocean Terminal. Beautifully reconstructed to show what life was like on board, you can see the Queen’s bedroom or the Royal Honeymoon Suite, which was [...]
Ocean TerminalLeith
EdinburghTel No: +44 131 555 8800
Mercat Tours
The best way to see the city is on foot, and a Mercat Walking Tour will take you where the tour buses cannot go. The remarkably well informed guides will take you from St Giles Cathedral to the Castle, offering insights into the secrets of the Royal Mile, or deep under the city on the [...]
Mercat House28 Blair Street
Old TownTel No: +44 131 225 5445