Travel & transfer: Arrival and transfer into the city
After landing, you take the tram or the airport bus into the city centre. Both stop only a few minutes from the hotel.
Flughafen Edinburgh (EDI)approx. 6–£8 pp
Weekend like a local · 13 stops
Edinburgh: weekend like a local
A relaxed weekend in Edinburgh with coffee, food and art away from the tourist trail: Saturday in Stockbridge and Dean Village, Sunday in Leith.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- June
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Stockbridge, coffee and art
Arrival in Edinburgh, a relaxed Saturday in Stockbridge and Dean Village with local coffee, a little art and a cosy dinner.
10:30
11:15
45 min by public transport
12:00
12:20
Stay: Drop off luggage at Apex Waterloo Place
You drop off your luggage, as the room is not ready until about 15:00. If you like, take your valuables with you and head straight out.
25 min by public transport
12:45
13:45
Lunch: Lunch at Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen
Neighbourhood spot in Stockbridge with pub classics and Scottish ingredients. Cosy for settling in. Alternatively: The Bell's Diner.
Hamilton's Bar & Kitchenapprox. 14–£22 pp20 min by public transport
14:05
15:05
Café: Specialty coffee at Lowdown Coffee
Small independent roastery bar that is popular with locals. Perfect for a good flat white and a piece of cake.
Lowdown Coffeeapprox. 4–£9 pp20 min by public transport
15:25
16:35
Activity: Browsing the shops on Raeburn Place
Independent galleries, antiquarian bookshops and vintage shops in Stockbridge. Ideal for art and finds away from the crowds.
10 min on foot
16:45
17:45
Sightseeing: Walk along the Water of Leith
Quiet riverside path from Stockbridge towards Dean Village. In the early evening it is much emptier here than at midday.
20 min on foot
19:00
20:30
Dinner: Dinner at The Scran & Scallie
Gastropub in Stockbridge with Scottish cuisine, run by Tom Kitchin. Try a dish with game or seasonal seafood. Alternatively: The Pantry.
The Scran & Scallieapprox. 30–£45 ppReserve a table beforehand for Saturday evening.
Day 2 · Edinburgh
Leith: harbour, brunch, gallery
A relaxed Sunday in Leith: late brunch, a walk along the Water of Leith to the harbour, art at the Drill Hall, fish in Newhaven and finally the journey to the airport.
09:30
10:15
Stay: Check-out at Apex Waterloo Place
20 min by public transport
10:45
12:00
Breakfast: Brunch at The Roseleaf Cafe
Cosy Leith café with creative brunch and vintage-style teapots, a good start to the day. Alternative: Mimi's Bakehouse.
The Roseleaf Cafeapprox. 12–£18 pp5 min on foot
12:15
13:15
Sightseeing: Walk along the Water of Leith to the Shore
Stroll along the river to the old harbour of Leith with houseboats, brick warehouses and seagulls.
18 min on foot
13:33
14:48
Activity: Art at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Cultural centre in a former drill hall with a gallery, local artists and a café. Perfect for a quiet art break away from the big museums.
25 min by public transport
15:15
16:30
Lunch: Fish at The Fishmarket Newhaven
Classic fish and chips right at Newhaven harbour, a late lunch with fresh catch. Alternative: Skippers Bistro.
The Fishmarketapprox. 14–£22 pp17:15
18:30
Travel & transfer: Journey to Edinburgh Airport
Pick up your luggage at the hotel and take the tram or the Airlink bus to the airport, with a generous buffer.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)approx. 6–£8 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need for Edinburgh?
Two full days are enough for the Castle, Royal Mile, museum and Arthur's Seat. With three to four days there is time for Leith, the New Town and a day trip, for example to St Andrews or the Highlands.
Where is the best place to stay in Edinburgh?
For first-time visitors, the Old Town and New Town are the most practical, because you can reach almost everything on foot. You'll stay somewhere quieter and often slightly cheaper in Stockbridge or Leith.
Is Edinburgh expensive?
Edinburgh's prices are roughly at German level or slightly higher, and accommodation is expensive, especially in August and at Hogmanay. Free museums, parks and viewpoints help keep the budget down.