TripSmithEdinburgh
A curated guide to Edinburgh, United Kingdom: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- National Museum of Scotland 4.8★ (58,000 reviews) · National museum
- Holyrood Park 4.8★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Scotch Whisky Experience 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 4.7★ (25,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Princes Street Gardens 4.7★ (27,000 reviews) · Park and Garden
- Royal Mile 4.7★ (24,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- National Monument of Scotland 4.7★ (2,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Scott Monument 4.7★ (7,500 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Society Bar & Kitchen 4.8★ (6,500 reviews) · Bistro
- Books N' Cup Cafe 4.9★ (1,900 reviews) · Cafe
- The Dome 4.6★ (10,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street 4.6★ (4,300 reviews) · Cafe
- Deacon's House Cafe 4.6★ (2,300 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Southern Cross Cafe 4.5★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
- The Milkman 4.4★ (3,300 reviews) · Coffee shop
- LOWDOWN 4.7★ (1,700 reviews) · Coffee shop
Where to drink
- The Cocktail Geeks 4.8★ (2,200 reviews) · Bar
- Dirty Dick's Pub 4.6★ (3,400 reviews) · Pub
- The Banshee Labyrinth 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Bar
- The Devil's Advocate 4.5★ (5,100 reviews) · Gastropub
- The World's End 4.5★ (5,700 reviews) · Pub
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: National Museum of Scotland
- Afternoon: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- Dinner: Society Bar & Kitchen
- Nightcap: The Cocktail Geeks
Day 2
- Morning: Holyrood Park
- Afternoon: Princes Street Gardens
- Dinner: Books N' Cup Cafe
- Nightcap: Dirty Dick's Pub
Day 3
- Morning: The Scotch Whisky Experience
- Afternoon: Royal Mile
- Dinner: The Dome
- Nightcap: The Banshee Labyrinth
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Edinburgh?
With 24 notable sights and 20 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.