Location

The Holyrood Apartment is located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Set just off Canongate, part of the ‘Royal Mile’, which runs up from Holyrood Palace to Edinburgh Castle, the apartment offers easy access to the city's attractions and central shopping areas.

Immediate Neighbourhood

within 5 minutes walk

Royal Mile Edinburgh's famous and historic street leading from the Castle to Holyrood Palace
Scottish Parliament New, award winning, welcoming to visitors with shop and restaurant
Dynamic Earth Interactive journey through the geological history of earth
Holyrood Palace The Queen's official Scottish residence: open to visitors
Queen's Gallery Art gallery with shop and fantastic tearoom
Holyrood Park 640 acres of Royal Park including 3 lochs, Arthur's Seat (823ft) and Salisbury Crags
Museum of Edinburgh Original 17thC. house on Canongate
People's Story Museum Converted from the toll booth
Canongate Kirk The ‘royal church’, music concerts and historic graveyard
McDonald Holyrood Hotel A 4 star hotel with swimming pool, spas and gym available to visitors for a modest fee on a daily or weekly basis

Local Restaurants

The Tun wine bar/restaurant
Pizza Express restaurant and take away
Mai Tai thai food
Wedgewood restaurant on Royal Mile
Clarinda's traditional teashop

The Old Town abounds with pubs, wine bars, and restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets.
Additional information is provided within the apartment.

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Transport

The convenience of a central location means that getting to the apartment, and out and about, is easy.

Edinburgh Airport use either taxi (direct driver to Holyrood Road, opposite Scotsman building) or Airport Shuttle Bus (number 100). This brings you directly to Waverley Station. Return tickets are especially good value.
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station The main station, a 10 minute walk away from apartment or short taxi journey.
Local buses from Canongate and Holyrood Road numbers 35 & 36: Edinburgh has an award winning bus network: buy an ‘all day' ticket for £2.50 and enjoy the freedom of the entire city. Ideal for sporting events.
Taxi there is a taxi rank within 50 yards of the apartment.
Edinburgh Bus Tours can be joined locally at either Dynamic Earth or on Royal Mile. Open topped, jump on/off, guided tours.
Walking Edinburgh is a city to explore and enjoy on foot — easy for you because you are located in the very centre!

Edinburgh websites of interest

Provided within the apartment are maps, guides and pamphlets on many further Edinburgh attractions, all within easy reach.