Location, Location, Location
We are right in the thick of it no matter what time of year you visit there is always something going on at the Grassmarket… the hub of the old town of Edinburgh.
Located in the historic Grassmarket Old Town area in the heart of Edinburgh, just a 2 minute walk from the historic Royal Mile, The Grassmarket Hotel is a perfect base to explore the city!
Number of Adult steps to: (average stride – 60cm)
Castle – 420 (here or there)
Royal Mile – 334
Historic Cow Gate – 120
Train Station – 890
Unsure of what to see & do during your stay, here is a few help suggestions:
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Edinburgh Castle (7 minute walk)
Our world famous neighbour just around the corner from us. Sited on top of an extinct volcano, gaining stunning views across City of Edinburgh, the castle has witnessed many of the defining events of Scottish history.
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Edinburgh Bus Tours (across the road)
Take in the best of the city in one day with the option to hop on & off to explore at our leisure.
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Rabbie Tours (6 minute walk)
Choose from a range of coach tours to the Scottish Highlands on one of their fantastic 2 day, 3 day or 5 day tours. Or if you don’t have as much time on your hands why not join them for your once in a lifetime experience at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Day Tour or Scottish Highland Games. They also offer unforgettable day trips to the famous Loch Ness and Loch Lomond.
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Camera Obscura (6 minute walk)
This is a world of illusions with 5 floors packed full of amazing optical experiences. Located on the Royal Mile, just before Edinburgh Castle.
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Edinburgh Dungeons
Merlin’s Dungeons are not for the faint hearted! A unique combination of real history, horror and humour bring gruesome historic events back to life in the 21st century. Each Dungeon offers a horror fest linked to their location – highlighting the local history’s horrible bits. The Dungeon experience combines live actors, rides, shows and special effects to transport you back to relive those darker times. Led by the world famous London Dungeon, there are now four other Dungeon sites in Hamburg, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and York.
Victoria Street (right next door)
A curving ribbon of cascading cobblestones punctuated with hued buildings, Victoria Street is one of Edinburgh’s prettiest streets.
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Estimated taxi from the airport – £24
Waverley Train station – £6
Bus from the airport – £4.50
Tram from the airport – £5
p.s. golden rule; don’t talk to Edinburgh taxi drivers about the trams!