Like chocolate? You’ll love this interactive attraction in the Old Town. The Chocolatarium is Edinburgh’s only micro chocolate factory and during your visit you get the opportunity to smell, touch, taste, make and drink chocolate. During the 90 minute tour, you’ll learn about the history of chocolate, try variations from around the world and make […]
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Wondering how to pack everything into Edinburgh in one day? I know we’re biased, but 24 hours is never enough in Scotland’s capital, yet we appreciate that some trips are tight on time, so we’ve created this jam-packed one-day Edinburgh itinerary that ticks all the exciting bucket list items around the Old and New Town. […]
Hotels compared21, from the Old Town to the airport Free parking6 hotels, mostly outside the centre Low Emission ZoneEnforced in the city centre since June 2024 Visitor levy5% on stays from 24 July 2026 Driving to Scotland’s capital is easy; finding somewhere to leave the car is the hard part. Most hotels in the medieval […]
Edinburgh. A city known for its split personality. The tight cobbled streets and historic buildings of the Old Town versus its spacious and wide Georgian design of the New Town. While many locals are well-versed in stories that surround the Old Town, and visitors will leave having learned the Royal Mile rumors, very few will […]
Edinburgh, the cultural capital of Scotland, is home to many entertaining and exciting activities! From exploring the Old Town with an expert historian to funny tours led by local comedians, this guide details the best Airbnb Experiences in Edinburgh. These unique tours are led by locals so you are guaranteed to be putting money back […]
A waterfront town filled with many seafood restaurants and traditional pubs, Leith is a must-visit place for those who are looking to have a fun getaway in a hip area of Edinburgh. Leith Walk and The Shore is packed with independent shops and places to eat and links the area to Edinburgh city centre. Leith […]
Listings26 one-off places, from a 1759 temple to a canal barge AreasCastle area, south side, the coast and the edge of the city PricesSet by date: add your dates on each listing Tourist taxEdinburgh Visitor Levy: 5% on the first five nights Edinburgh is full of old buildings that were never meant to be slept […]
Listings26 entire flats and houses, all rated 4.76 or higher AreasFour central districts, from Georgian squares to the Royal Mile PricesSet by date: add your dates on each listing Tourist taxEdinburgh Visitor Levy: 5% on the first five nights Edinburgh’s city core is small, and most of it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so […]
Listings25 entire homes, all rated 4.8 or higher AreasCastle end, High Street, lower Mile, Grassmarket PricesSet by date: add your dates on each listing Tourist taxEdinburgh Visitor Levy: 5% on the first five nights The Old Town runs along a ridge from the castle on its rock down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a maze […]
Places listed24 hotels, aparthotels and hostels between Princes Street and Haymarket TransportHaymarket station: trains, trams to the airport and buses Best forCouples, business trips, rugby fans and anyone who wants calm streets near the centre Tourist taxEdinburgh Visitor Levy: 5% on the first five nights The West End of Edinburgh is the western slice of […]