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Discover Edinburgh

Schlossfelsen über der Altstadt, Nebel über der Royal Mile und Whisky-Wärme — Schottlands dramatische Hauptstadt.

Plan Edinburgh for free

Country: United Kingdom
Region: Europe
Experiences: 23
Stays: 8

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Must-see

What to experience in Edinburgh

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National Museum of Scotland

Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.

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Holyrood Park

Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.

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Royal Mile

Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.

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The Scotch Whisky Experience

Long-running attraction for a journey through the world of Scotch whisky with tours, a shop & a restaurant.

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National Monument of Scotland

Historical hilltop memorial to soldiers & sailors from Scotland who perished in the Napoleonic Wars.

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Edinburgh Castle

An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.

Dining

Where to eat in Edinburgh

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Under The Table

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Dishoom Edinburgh

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Makars Mash Bar

Unfussy restaurant specialising in mashed potatoes flavoured with meat or vegetarian toppings.

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LYLA Restaurant & Rooms

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The Table

A single chef cooks innovative Modern European dishes for just 10 people who share a table.

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The Dome

Corinthian columns, marble bars and palms in separate rooms for fine dining, light lunches or teas.

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Duck & Waffle Edinburgh

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The Devil's Advocate

Cosy, brick-lined pub boasting 300+ whiskies, plus burgers, meat dishes & craft cocktails.

Impressions

Edinburgh in pictures

Under The Table — Edinburgh — Under The Table

National Museum of Scotland — Edinburgh — National Museum of Scotland

Dishoom Edinburgh — Edinburgh — Dishoom Edinburgh

Holyrood Park — Edinburgh — Holyrood Park

Makars Mash Bar — Edinburgh — Makars Mash Bar

LYLA Restaurant & Rooms — Edinburgh — LYLA Restaurant & Rooms

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh — Edinburgh — Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Scotch Whisky Experience — Edinburgh — The Scotch Whisky Experience

National Monument of Scotland — Edinburgh — National Monument of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle — Edinburgh — Edinburgh Castle

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Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Edinburgh

★ 4.8

The Lane Boutique Hotel

Laid-back hotel in Victorian houses featuring refined quarters, a cosy restaurant/bar & free Wi-Fi.

★ 4.7

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel

★ 4.4

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Refined rooms in a Baronial-style manor with a spa and golf courses, plus fine dining and a pool.

upscale

★ 4.4

The Scotsman Hotel

Posh hotel with individually designed rooms, plus an elegant brasserie & bar.

★ 4.4

The Scott

Turret-topped Victorian hotel with simply styled rooms, plus free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking.

★ 4.3

The Witchery

Opulent landmark restaurant with lavish suites, an oak-panelled dining room & a seasonal terrace.

luxury

★ 4.3

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre

Refined hotel in an 1892 building with modern rooms, plus a stylish restaurant, a hip bar & a gym.

★ 4.3

Malmaison Edinburgh

Contemporary rooms and suites in a swanky waterfront hotel with a cocktail bar and brasserie dining.

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Best time to travel

When to go to Edinburgh?

Based on real measurements from 2020–2024. The months marked in red combine pleasant temperatures with the fewest rainy days.

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Best time to travel: Aug, Jul

Average daily highs · Open-Meteo measurements 2020–2024

Warmest month

Jul · 19°

Driest month

Apr · ~12 rainy days

Recommended

Aug, Jul

Kosten

How much does a trip to Edinburgh cost?

Was kostet Vereinigtes Königreich? — Tagesbudget

London haut ordentlich rein, ausserhalb wird es schnell zahmer — im Mix bleibt es machbar.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 35	CHF 65	CHF 150
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 25	CHF 60	CHF 130
Lokaler Transportpro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 15	CHF 40
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 30	CHF 75
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 80	CHF 170	CHF 400

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 1'190 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter, offizielle Preis-Seiten). Kurs 1 CHF ≈ 0.92 GBP. Werte sind bewusst unter reinem London-Niveau angesetzt (realistischer Landesmix).

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