Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
If you are looking for something different, Kampung Ah Lee is a good eating out choice. Authentic Malaysian cuisine, 5 minutes walk from the apartment. The average main course price is 8 pounds.
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Kampong Ah Lee
28 Clerk StIf you are looking for something different, Kampung Ah Lee is a good eating out choice. Authentic Malaysian cuisine, 5 minutes walk from the apartment. The average main course price is 8 pounds.
One of the most popular halal restaurants in Newington. The food portions are generous at affordable prices. It's a very casual, self service restaurant that serves authentic curry dishes.
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The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareOne of the most popular halal restaurants in Newington. The food portions are generous at affordable prices. It's a very casual, self service restaurant that serves authentic curry dishes.
Love a cup of fresh coffee before you start your day, Starbucks Coffee is just right on the corner of the street. across the road from the apartment.
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Starbucks Coffee
140 Nicolson StLove a cup of fresh coffee before you start your day, Starbucks Coffee is just right on the corner of the street. across the road from the apartment.
If you like to try a locally owned coffee shop, this is a good venue to consider. They serve nice cakes too. Just expect it to be busy!
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Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson StIf you like to try a locally owned coffee shop, this is a good venue to consider. They serve nice cakes too. Just expect it to be busy!
One of my favorite Indian restaurants. They serve tapas size dishes which allow you to try more than one different curries at a time. If you like variety, this is a good place to try.
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Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StOne of my favorite Indian restaurants. They serve tapas size dishes which allow you to try more than one different curries at a time. If you like variety, this is a good place to try.
Home run Korean Restaurant. Very authentic Korean cuisine. If you like oriental food, don't forget to check out this little gem. It's on Buccluech Street, round the corner from the apartment.
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Kim's Mini Meals
5 Buccleuch StHome run Korean Restaurant. Very authentic Korean cuisine. If you like oriental food, don't forget to check out this little gem. It's on Buccluech Street, round the corner from the apartment.
Another favorite restaurant of mine. Not really within walking distance, but the food's worth it. They serve European Fusion cuisine within a bistro style restaurant. Booking essential.
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StAnother favorite restaurant of mine. Not really within walking distance, but the food's worth it. They serve European Fusion cuisine within a bistro style restaurant. Booking essential.
A great Chinese take out, Taste Good on Slateford Road is so far my favorite. It could be a little busy at the weekend, so allow yourself some time for delivery. Their number is 0131 313 5588.
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Taste Good
69-71 Slateford RdA great Chinese take out, Taste Good on Slateford Road is so far my favorite. It could be a little busy at the weekend, so allow yourself some time for delivery. Their number is 0131 313 5588.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are looking for a relaxed start to your day, you should consider this local restaurant that serves brunch from 11am. Serves nice european cuisine averagely priced, and just a minuted walk away.
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56 North
2 W CrosscausewayIf you are looking for a relaxed start to your day, you should consider this local restaurant that serves brunch from 11am. Serves nice european cuisine averagely priced, and just a minuted walk away.
If you are here to check out our Scotch Whisky, why not pop along to the Scotch Whisky Experience. You will find out how Scotch Whisky is made and perhaps have a few drams during the tour.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillIf you are here to check out our Scotch Whisky, why not pop along to the Scotch Whisky Experience. You will find out how Scotch Whisky is made and perhaps have a few drams during the tour.
If you want to try our Scottish delicacy - Haggis, you must check out Arcade Bar. You can find other traditional Scottish cuisines from their menu too.
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Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn StIf you want to try our Scottish delicacy - Haggis, you must check out Arcade Bar. You can find other traditional Scottish cuisines from their menu too.
Everything Else
If you are a pizza lover, Domino's pizza is only 5 minutes away from the apartment. Call them on 0131 667 8666 and pick up your order when it's ready.
Domino's Pizza - Edinburgh - Southside
101 Nicolson StreetIf you are a pizza lover, Domino's pizza is only 5 minutes away from the apartment. Call them on 0131 667 8666 and pick up your order when it's ready.
If you are looking for a laundry service, Ace Cleaning Centre is 5 minutes away on South Clark Street. The service wash is from 8.90 pounds and self service wash is from 4.20 pounds.
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Ace Cleaning Centre
13 S Clerk StIf you are looking for a laundry service, Ace Cleaning Centre is 5 minutes away on South Clark Street. The service wash is from 8.90 pounds and self service wash is from 4.20 pounds.
From Waverley Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is between 15 to 20 mins.
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Gare d'Édimbourg-Waverley
Princes StreetFrom Waverley Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is between 15 to 20 mins.
From Edinburgh Bus Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is 25 mins.
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Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder StreetFrom Edinburgh Bus Station, #5 is easily reached by taxi, approximately £5. There are numerous buses from North Bridge (e.g. Lothian 3, 30, 33) basic fare £1.50. Walking distance is 25 mins.
If you required full 24 hours parking, there is an NCP carpark on St John's Hill (£15 for 24 hours), which is approximately a 10 minute walk.
NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Rd
2 Holyrood RdIf you required full 24 hours parking, there is an NCP carpark on St John's Hill (£15 for 24 hours), which is approximately a 10 minute walk.
There is an affordable carpark in St. Leonards Street called Easi Parks. You can park your car for £8 all day from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Easi Parks is only 5 minutes walk from #5.
Easi Parks
2 St. Leonard's StThere is an affordable carpark in St. Leonards Street called Easi Parks. You can park your car for £8 all day from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Easi Parks is only 5 minutes walk from #5.
Minor accidents and injuries can be treated at the drop in clinic. The hospital is about 20 minutes away from the apartment by taxi. For anything serious, always call 999 or 911.
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Western General Hospital
Crewe Road SouthMinor accidents and injuries can be treated at the drop in clinic. The hospital is about 20 minutes away from the apartment by taxi. For anything serious, always call 999 or 911.
If you require assistance from our local police, St Leonard's Police
Station is only 5 minutes walking distance from #5.
Police Scotland Edinburgh
14 St. Leonard's StIf you require assistance from our local police, St Leonard's Police
Station is only 5 minutes walking distance from #5.
Essentials
Planning to stay in for a home cook meal, Tesco is only 5 minutes walk from the Apartment. They should supply all the basic ingredients you need.
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Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadPlanning to stay in for a home cook meal, Tesco is only 5 minutes walk from the Apartment. They should supply all the basic ingredients you need.
Sightseeing
If you are interested in the ancient history of Edinburgh, you do not want to miss the Real Mary King's Close. You can visit the underworld city of Edinburgh. Be prepared to be spooked!
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StIf you are interested in the ancient history of Edinburgh, you do not want to miss the Real Mary King's Close. You can visit the underworld city of Edinburgh. Be prepared to be spooked!
If you are planning a visit the Highlands in a day, why not check out the Rabbie's Tours. They offer different tours within a small group of no more than 16 people in comfortable mini buses.
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Édimbourg
If you are planning a visit the Highlands in a day, why not check out the Rabbie's Tours. They offer different tours within a small group of no more than 16 people in comfortable mini buses.
Our brilliant Edinburgh Castle is the most famous hot spot in the city. If you didn't see the castle, you probably haven't been to Edinburgh.
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Château d'Édimbourg
CastlehillOur brilliant Edinburgh Castle is the most famous hot spot in the city. If you didn't see the castle, you probably haven't been to Edinburgh.
If you plan to take some nice pictures of Edinburgh, this is a very good spot. You can have a full panoramic view of the city on the hill top.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillIf you plan to take some nice pictures of Edinburgh, this is a very good spot. You can have a full panoramic view of the city on the hill top.
If you have time to relax in the city, Princes Street Gardens is the perfect spot However, you might sometime have to share your food with some friendly squirrels.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetIf you have time to relax in the city, Princes Street Gardens is the perfect spot However, you might sometime have to share your food with some friendly squirrels.
One of the most expensive buildings in Edinburgh, it also took more than 10 years to complete. The architecture might not suit your taste but some people love it because of it's quirkiness.
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Scottish Parliament Building
One of the most expensive buildings in Edinburgh, it also took more than 10 years to complete. The architecture might not suit your taste but some people love it because of it's quirkiness.
Our queen's home in Edinburgh. If you are lucky, you might be able to wave to her when she is hanging out her washing.
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateOur queen's home in Edinburgh. If you are lucky, you might be able to wave to her when she is hanging out her washing.
Another great spot to see Edinburgh. Making sure you have the right outfit and shoes when you do your claiming. It could be cold on the peak, so please bring something warm with you.
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Arthur's Seat
Another great spot to see Edinburgh. Making sure you have the right outfit and shoes when you do your claiming. It could be cold on the peak, so please bring something warm with you.
Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. It is a good educational tour for your children.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. It is a good educational tour for your children.
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art. It is home to a fantastic sculpture park and Pig Rock Bothy.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art. It is home to a fantastic sculpture park and Pig Rock Bothy.
Come face to face with Scotland, past and present, at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
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Galerie nationale écossaise de portraits
1 Queen StCome face to face with Scotland, past and present, at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
It is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane.
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Musée de l'enfance
42 High StIt is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane.
The Royal Mile is the name given to a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. It's only 12 mins walking distance from the apartment.
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Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is the name given to a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. It's only 12 mins walking distance from the apartment.
Arts & Culture
If you fancy theatre or musical, why not check out the Festival Theatre Edinburgh. You might find something you like.
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Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StIf you fancy theatre or musical, why not check out the Festival Theatre Edinburgh. You might find something you like.
The Scottish National Gallery is in the heart of Edinburgh and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe Scottish National Gallery is in the heart of Edinburgh and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world.
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Entertainment & Activities
Large complex showing all the latest films in 2d, 3d and IMAX
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Cineworld Cinema
130/3 Dundee StLarge complex showing all the latest films in 2d, 3d and IMAX