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Novotel Edinburgh Centre is one of Edinburgh.

1. Novotel Edinburgh Centre

6.8
80 Lauriston Place, Midlothian, Midlothian
Hotel · 26 tips and reviews
Edinburgh Castle is one of Edinburgh.

2. Edinburgh Castle

9.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Castle · Edinburgh Castle · 371 tips and reviews
The Royal Mile is one of Edinburgh.

3. The Royal Mile

8.9
High St (Princes St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Old Town · 74 tips and reviews

TheMissJRTheMissJR: lots of free 'street entertainment' shows go on here throughout the yr!, worth a visit especially during the fringe festival, a buzzin atmosphere!

The Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh.

4. The Scott Monument

9.1
Princes Street Gdns, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · Waverley Station · 56 tips and reviews

Robin D.Robin D: Climb all the way to the very top - the view is well worth the effort!

Princes Street is one of Edinburgh.

5. Princes Street

Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Waverley Station · 18 tips and reviews
Scottish Parliament is one of Edinburgh.

6. Scottish Parliament

Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Capitol Building · Canongate · 26 tips and reviews

Gary F.Gary Fegan: Take the guided tour - whatever your views on the outside, you'll be impressed with the interior + its free!

Grassmarket is one of Edinburgh.

7. Grassmarket

8.6
Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Plaza · Grassmarket · 40 tips and reviews

Joanne C.Joanne Chee: White Hart Inn pub - worth visiting! Oldest pub in Edinburgh. Read more.

The Scotch Whisky Experience is one of Edinburgh.

8. The Scotch Whisky Experience

8.8
354 Castlehill (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Edinburgh Castle · 134 tips and reviews
Bia Bistrot is one of Edinburgh.

9. Bia Bistrot

7.5
19 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
French Restaurant · Church Hill · 7 tips and reviews

Callum S.Callum Stott: Possibly the nicest place to eat in Edinburgh. Amazing food, relaxed service, great atmosphere.

Yum Yum HK Diner is one of Edinburgh.

10. Yum Yum HK Diner

20-24 W Richmond St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Chinese Restaurant · Newington · 6 tips and reviews

Callum S.Callum Stott: The service is hilarious. Food is phenomenal though. Best dishes are: Yum Yum Deep Fried Shredded Chicken, Salt & Chilli Spare Ribs and Crispy Shredded Beed Schezwan style.

The Outsider is one of Edinburgh.

11. The Outsider

8.4
15-16 George IV Bridge, Midlothian, Midlothian
English Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Callum S.Callum Stott: Amazing atmosphere and views. Not always the most consistent food but usually very nice. Get the prawn and salmon chilli skewers to start.

The Cuckoo's Nest is one of Edinburgh.

12. The Cuckoo's Nest

7.1
69 Home St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Gastropub · Bruntsfield · 8 tips and reviews

Callum S.Callum Stott: Brilliant gastropub with a good selection of drink and probably the best burgers in Edinburgh.

Arthur's Seat is one of Edinburgh.

13. Arthur's Seat

9.4
Holy Rood Park, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Mountain · Holyrood · 149 tips and reviews
St. Andrew Square is one of Edinburgh.

14. St. Andrew Square

8.6
St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Plaza · New Town · 22 tips and reviews
Leith is one of Edinburgh.

15. Leith

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Neighborhood · 5 tips and reviews
Craigmillar Castle is one of Edinburgh.

16. Craigmillar Castle

8.3
Craigmillar Castle Rd. (Old Dalkeith Road), Midlothian, Midlothian
Castle · 16 tips and reviews

17. Castle Terrace Restaurant

33-35 Castle Terr., Midlothian, Midlothian
French Restaurant · Grassmarket · 19 tips and reviews
Number One is one of Edinburgh.

18. Number One

7.6
The Balmoral, 1 Princes St, Edinburgh
French Restaurant · Waverley Station · 6 tips and reviews
21212 | Restaurant is one of Edinburgh.

19. 21212 | Restaurant

7.4
3 Royal Terrace, Midlothian, Midlothian
French Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
The Kitchin is one of Edinburgh.

20. The Kitchin

8.6
78 Commercial St, Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · Leith · 32 tips and reviews
Restaurant Martin Wishart is one of Edinburgh.

21. Restaurant Martin Wishart

8.0
54 Shore, Edinburgh
French Restaurant · The Shore · 14 tips and reviews
Timberyard is one of Edinburgh.

22. Timberyard

8.7
Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · Edinburgh Castle · 20 tips and reviews
Oink is one of Edinburgh.

23. Oink

8.6
34 Victoria St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sandwich Spot · Grassmarket · 114 tips and reviews
Lebowskis is one of Edinburgh.

24. Lebowskis

18 Morrison St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Tollcross · 36 tips and reviews
Rose Street Brewery is one of Edinburgh.

25. Rose Street Brewery

6.3
55-57 Rose St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · New Town · 17 tips and reviews