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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is one of Edinburgh.

1. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

5.9
9 Haddington Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hostel · Broughton · 9 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!

Arthur's Seat is one of Edinburgh.

5. Arthur's Seat

9.4
Holy Rood Park, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Mountain · Holyrood · 149 tips and reviews

Ian W.Ian Wright: Everyone who comes to Edinburgh should climb up Arthur's Seat for fantastic views of the city and the surrounding countryside.

National Museum of Scotland is one of Edinburgh.

6. National Museum of Scotland

9.3
Chambers St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Newington · 206 tips and reviews

LianneLianne: Massive treasure trove, don't expect to be able to do the whole thing in one afternoon. Most interesting for visitors is the Changing Nation exhibits. Read more.

Princes Street is one of Edinburgh.

7. Princes Street

Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Waverley Station · 18 tips and reviews
West Princes Street Gardens is one of Edinburgh.

8. West Princes Street Gardens

9.4
Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Edinburgh Castle · 50 tips and reviews

Wendy R.Wendy Rees: Clear day? Take a picnic and a rug to the gardens :)

Scottish Parliament is one of Edinburgh.

9. 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!

Greyfriars Bobby's Statue is one of Edinburgh.

10. Greyfriars Bobby's Statue

8.0
Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Outdoor Sculpture · Old Town · 26 tips and reviews
Scottish National Gallery is one of Edinburgh.

11. Scottish National Gallery

8.9
The Mound (Princes St), Edinburgh
Art Museum · The Mound · 89 tips and reviews
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Shop is one of Edinburgh.

12. Edinburgh Festival Fringe Shop

8.0
180 High St, Edinburgh
Gift Store · Old Town · 3 tips and reviews
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is one of Edinburgh.

13. Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh

8.1
20 George Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
American Restaurant · New Town · 91 tips and reviews
Royal Botanic Garden is one of Edinburgh.

14. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Botanical Garden · 67 tips and reviews
Palace of Holyroodhouse is one of Edinburgh.

15. Palace of Holyroodhouse

8.8
Canongate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Palace · Holyrood · 49 tips and reviews
The Elephant House is one of Edinburgh.

16. The Elephant House

21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Old Town · 135 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Singleton: The birthplace of harry potter, where J.K. Rowling spent time writing in 1995. If you're a real HP fan, check out the cemetery behind and look out for the names on some of the tombstones...

17. St. Giles' Cathedral

9.0
375 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Church · Old Town · 54 tips and reviews

Serenna S.Serenna Siew: Gorgeous cathedral! No photography allowed, make sure you pay £2 if you want to take photos inside.