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Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s got way more going on than you’d expect. You can catch a soccer match, play a round of golf where the sport was literally invented, then wander the Royal Mile or hike up Arthur’s Seat for castle views. It’s old, moody, and actually pretty fun once you settle in.

Attractions

Crowd seated under a covered stand watching a daytime rugby match on a green field.

Rugby Match

If you have time, rugby in Edinburgh is so sick. The environment and sport itself are unreal to see.A vibrant area with a village vibe on the Water of Leith.

Activities

Cobblestone street lined with historic stone buildings and greenery under a cloudy evening sky in Edinburgh.

StockBridge

A vibrant area with a village vibe on the Water of Leith.

Spacious multi-level museum interior with white columns, ornate arches, glass display cases, and visitors exploring exhibits.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND

Museum of Scottish history and culture.

Visitors viewing classical paintings and busts in a spacious art gallery with red walls and teal carpet.

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

The national collection of Scottish and international art.
Street view in Edinburgh with historic stone buildings, a church clock tower, a red telephone booth, and parked cars under a cloudy sky.

ROYAL MILE

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland.

Breakfast & Lunch

Wooden table with a bagel sandwich, cappuccino, chocolate cupcake, green smoothie, and a scone with jam and butter.

BLACK MEDICINE COFFEE CO

 They make consistently great coffee, great savory snacks and baked goods.
Two slices of toasted bread topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs with hollandaise sauce, and fresh green herbs.

EDINBURGH LARDER

Relaxed cafe for artisan coffee, and local, seasonal produce for breakfast & lunch.
Open-faced sandwich with smoked salmon, avocado spread, microgreens, a poached egg, and diced red and yellow peppers on toasted bread.

THE PANTRY

Breakfast all day! Solid spot to hit after a late night out.
Square powdered sugar-covered dessert garnished with strawberries, raspberries, a blueberry, and mint leaves, served on a pink plate with red sauce and a small glass jar of sauce.

LAILA LUNCH AND BRUNCH

Mediterranean classics are served for brunch and lunch.
Stack of waffles topped with banana slices, powdered sugar, and drizzled with syrup.

PAPII

Small shop with a wait time. So beyond worth the waffles you will try.
Turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato on toasted whole wheat bread next to a metal cup filled with French fries.

SCOTTS KITCHEN

Scotts Kitchen serves food and drinks all day on Edinburgh's iconic Victoria Terrace, the perfect spot to soak in the atmosphere of the historic Old Town.
Stack of three blueberry pancakes drizzled with syrup and dusted with powdered sugar on a blue plate, served with whipped cream and fresh strawberries and raspberries.

SOUTHERN CROSS CAFE

Serious espresso drinks, homemade cakes and a range of light meals using Scottish local produce.
Close-up of several freshly baked chocolate croissants with golden, flaky crusts.

LANNAN BAKERY

Great coffee and even better pastries!

Dinner

Plates of assorted sandwiches and bagels with meat and vegetables on a table, each secured with toothpicks.

DINE

Award Winning Brasserie & Cocktail Lounge.
Overhead view of a variety of Mediterranean dishes including hummus topped with sliced peppers, falafel, roasted potatoes with herbs and yogurt, and flatbread on a wooden table.

BABA

Mediterranean plates alongside charcoal grill dishes and cocktails
Hand picking up a crispy taco filled with diced vegetables and herbs, with a plate of grilled skewers and lemon slice in the background.

GAUCHO EDINBURGH

Enjoy Aberdeen Angus beef, Argentinian cuisine and superb drinks.
Glazed roasted lamb shank garnished with chopped herbs, served with mashed potatoes on a white plate.

MAKARS MASH BAR

Special: mashed potatoes flavoured with meat or vegetarian toppings!!
Close-up of a pizza topped with sliced mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, and sausage on melted cheese.

MAMMA ROMA

Relaxed Italian restaurant set in 2-storey townhouse.
Close-up of a margherita pizza with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil leaves on a wooden table.

POMO PIZZERIA

Classic Italian dishes & cocktails are served in this casual pizza parlour.
Plate with smoked salmon, three small pancakes, lemon wedges, and sauce dots on a dining table setup.

THE WITCHERY

Interesting vibe. Award winning wine.
Three fresh spring rolls wrapped in translucent rice paper, garnished with small plastic rings on top, on a white surface with a green chili beside them.

VIETNAM HOUSE

Edinburgh's first family run authentic Vietnamese restaurant.

Hotels / Hostels

Modern hostel bunk beds with yellow-framed sleeping pods, privacy curtains, and underneath storage drawers in a hallway.

Kick

In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town at the corner of the Grassmarket square. Price range: $40-$60 pp.
Street view of historic stone buildings with large windows and shops on the ground floor under a clear blue sky.

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON EDINBURGH

historic hotel is at the heart of the city, 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Price range $100-$130.
Cozy living room with ornate furniture, large windows with patterned curtains, and three people sitting at a dining table in the background.

Castle Rock Hostel

Right beside Edinburgh Castle! Bunk bed living but cheap option. Price range: $90-$110 pp.
Exterior of a modern multi-story building with a pink neon 'Moxy' sign at dusk.

MOXY EDINBURGH FOUNTAINBRIDGE

Just like every other Moxy, best price per quality hotel. In a great location as well. Price range $120-$150
Modern hotel room with a large bed, patterned carpet, wall-mounted TV, desk, and window with sheer curtains.

COURTYARD EDINBURGH

Top ranked location. Price ranges from $140-$180
Modern hotel room with large bed, yellow pillows, two armchairs by a window with yellow curtains, and a desk with a black chair.

The Apex Hotel

Potential amazing views from certain rooms. Price range $130-$160
Facade of a historic Hilton hotel building with Scottish flags displayed.

HILTON EDINBURGH CARLTON

Expensive hotel. Good for splurge or family weekend. Definitely best accommodations. Price range $300-$400

Hotels

Cozy living room with exposed stone walls, large windows, a dining table with four chairs, a plaid armchair, a black sofa with red pillows, and a wooden cabinet with a TV above a fireplace.

Royal Mile

Fabulous 2 bedroom apartment, luxurious standard, in the very best Royal Mile location beside Edinburgh Castle. Book at least three weeks in advance
Cozy living room with a sofa, glass coffee table, armchair bed with colorful pillows, two lamps, and large window showing cityscape.

Castle views

Walk everywhere! This spacious two bed flat is in the heart of Old Town within walking distance to all the main attractions of Edinburgh.
Modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, blue accent wall with an ornate gold mirror, a pink armchair, and large glass doors letting in natural light.

Calton View

Central apartment has been fully refurbished to an extremely high standard, and is just metres from Edinburgh's world famous Royal Mile. Book at least three weeks in advance.

Bars/Pubs

Interior of a cozy, multi-level bar with wooden furnishings, curved railings, and vintage-style lighting.

FRANKENSTEIN

Gothic venue with 3 bars over 3 levels, a buzzing vibe, an eclectic menu and a monster show.
Crowd of people socializing under a decorated outdoor tent with hanging flags and signs, set against a stone building with a Guinness banner.

THE THREE SISTERS

Lively pub in stone building with vaulted ceilings and courtyard, for live sports and drinks deals.
Interior view of The Caley Picture House bar with hanging globe lights and a large screen above the bar area.

WETHERSPOON

There are a lot throughout the city. Great spot for pregame drinks.
Exterior of Whistle Binkies live music bar with flower baskets and Scottish flags on stone building.

WHISTLEBINKIES

Atmospheric live music bar with bands every night, plus cask ales & a wide variety of whiskies.

Attractions

Sagrada Familia Tour

Largest Catholic Church in the World- The line is always long so the Skip the line ticket is the play.

Parc Güell Tour

The iconic Gaudí Park. Recommend buying Skip-the-Line tickets, it’s usually pretty crowded!

Casa Milà

A 2-hour class with a The last private residence designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí.

Moco Museum

Independent museum with a wide range of inspiring modern, contemporary, and street art- great spot for good photos!

Bunkers Viewpoint

It can be tough to fit a game into a weekend, but the tour is a perfect way to experience the stadium in a short amount of time.

Picasso Museum

Visit the largest collection of Picasso’s work and learn from a specialized art expert to get a full understanding of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Montjuic Castle

You can either take the tour or hop on the metro to the hill and ride the cable car up to the castle.

Day Trips

Montserrat Monastery - Hike

Long day trip but so worth the views of Catalonia from the top of the mountain.

Montserrat - Horse Riding Experience

6.5-hour day trip to Montserrat – enjoy a chill 50-minute scenic drive, then spend the rest of the day horseback riding through the stunning park. The perfect way to see all the epic views and hidden gems!

Montserrat Hot Air Balloon

Once in a lifetime experience. If you are going to hot air balloon, the two places to do it are Montserrat and Switzerland.

Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava

An 11 hour tour that does a fantastic job at hitting all the spots. See the booking link for details.

Penedés Wine Tasting

If you’re studying in Barcelona or planning an extended weekend, we highly recommend this wine tour! We’ve gotten amazing feedback from past guests – it’s a must-do day trip to Catalonia!

Shopping

Passeig de Gràcia

Mix of designer shops and the classics like Zara. Right around Plaza Catalunya.

El Cortes Inglés

Big department store in Spain, where you can find everything from clothes to tech and home stuff.

Avinguda Diagonal

Close to Passeig de Gràcia. Shop in both these areas in the same day.
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La Rambla

La Rambla is a street in the center of Barcelona, running from Plaça de Catalunya to the Columbus Monument. It’s lined with shops, restaurants, and street performers.

El Raval

Diverse culture, vibrant street life, and a mix of modern and traditional shops, cafes, and galleries.

Holala

Unique vintage clothing with a wide range of options from cheap to expensive.
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Montana Vintage Shop

“This place is insane. Liourally so much stuff and all fantastic quality. You have to have energy to go here but it’s all great brands and they have unique things.”

Love Vintage Shop

High end quality vintage clothes.
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