Royal Mile
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Royal Mile

Type: street

A mile-long street, the Royal Mile is actually a series of five streets connecting Edinburgh Castle to the west with the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the east. Walk from the castle toward the palace — along the way you will pass through Lawnmarket, the old High Street, and Canongate, each with its own pace and side passages leading into hidden courtyards known as 'closes'.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Royal Mile is the main street of Edinburgh, stretching from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse — access is free. Along the street there are numerous attractions, shops and restaurants.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

YourParkingSpace

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (90m)

Address: The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 20 8629 1057

Parking garage Blackfriars St

Open until 23:00 garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (136m)

Address: 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: 07:00–23:00

Phone: +44 131 200 2323

Edinburgh Waverley, Calton Road Pick-up

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (320m)

Address: 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh

New Street Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (392m)

Address: 1 New Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

New St Car Park Entrance

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (399m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Car Park Edinburgh Waverley Station| APCOA

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (404m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Rd

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (442m)

Address: 2 Viewcraig Gardens, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Nicolson Square Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (566m)

Address: 27A Nicolson Square, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 516 3015

Parkplatz

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (610m)

Address: Saint Andrew Square, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

NCP Edinburgh St James Place

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (630m)

Address: 10 Saint James Place, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 050 7080

Q-Park OMNI

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (631m)

Address: Greenside Row, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 113 238 4200

St James Centre Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (635m)

Address: Saint James Place, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 050 7080

John Lewis parking

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (645m)

Address: Edinburgh

St James Quarter Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (647m)

Address: Saint James Place, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 290 1113

Omni Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (697m)

Address: 26 Greenside Row, Edinburgh

Dynamic Earth Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (768m)

Address: 112-115 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 550 7800

19 Dublin St Ln S Parking

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (771m)

Address: 19 Dublin Street Lane South, Edinburgh

Q-Park Quartermile

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (781m)

Address: Simpson Loan, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 113 238 4200

Nearby restaurants

Price:
The City Cafe

The City Cafe

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.30 2781 reviews 94m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 04.06.2026

bar €€

Address: 19 Blair Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 220 0125

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00–00:00, Weekend: 09:00–01:00

The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street

The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 4.60 4238 reviews 130m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

kafić €€

Address: 15 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 7577 861402

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:30–15:00, Weekend: 08:00–15:00

Mother India's Cafe Edinburgh

Mother India's Cafe Edinburgh

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.50 3333 reviews 257m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 3-5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 524 9801

Opening hours: 12:00–21:30

David Bann Restaurant

David Bann Restaurant

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.70 1880 reviews 303m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 56-58 Saint Mary's Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 5888

Opening hours: 12:00–22:00

Ciao Roma

Ciao Roma

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.20 2068 reviews 313m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 64 South Bridge, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 557 3777

Opening hours: 12:00–22:00

PizzaExpress

PizzaExpress

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.10 1972 reviews 315m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 1 Victoria Street, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 225 9669

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:30–21:00 Tuesday: 11:30–21:00 Wednesday: 11:30–21:00 Thursday: 11:30–21:00 Friday: 11:30–22:00 Saturday: 11:30–22:00 Sunday: 11:30–21:00
Whiski Rooms

Whiski Rooms

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.50 2920 reviews 340m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 4-7 North Bank Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 225 7224

Opening hours: 10:00–00:00

The Outsider Restaurant

The Outsider Restaurant

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 2709 reviews 349m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 15-16 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 226 3131

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–22:00 Tuesday: 12:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–23:00 Saturday: 12:00–23:00 Sunday: 12:00–22:00
Vittoria on the Bridge

Vittoria on the Bridge

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.60 6412 reviews 353m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 19 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 225 1740

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–22:00 Tuesday: 12:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–22:30 Saturday: 12:00–22:30 Sunday: 12:00–22:00
The Canons' Gait

The Canons' Gait

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 1899 reviews 355m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 232 Canongate, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 4481

Opening hours: 12:00–00:00

Holyrood Restaurant

Holyrood Restaurant

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.10 132 reviews 377m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

Address: 20 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 374 3799

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30–21:30, Weekend: 11:30–22:00

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.30 6069 reviews 377m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 26 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 622 1818

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:00–00:00 Tuesday: 11:00–00:00 Wednesday: 11:00–01:00 Thursday: 11:00–01:00 Friday: 11:00–02:00 Saturday: 11:00–02:00 Sunday: 11:00–00:00
Loudons New Waverley

Loudons New Waverley

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 4.40 797 reviews 396m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

pekara €€

Address: 2 Sibbald Walk, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 7734

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 08:00–15:00, Weekend: 08:00–16:00

The Newsroom Bar & Eatery

The Newsroom Bar & Eatery

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.30 2806 reviews 408m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 5-11 Leith Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 557 5830

Opening hours: 09:00–01:00

Mariachi Restaurant

Mariachi Restaurant

Closed (opens at 17:00)
⭐ 4.50 1793 reviews 410m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 7 Victoria Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 623 0077

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 17:00–21:30 Tuesday: 17:00–21:30 Wednesday: 17:00–21:30 Thursday: 17:00–21:30 Friday: 12:30–21:30 Saturday: 12:30–21:30 Sunday: 17:00–21:30
The Guildford Arms

The Guildford Arms

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.50 4238 reviews 418m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 1 West Register Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 4312

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:00–00:00 Tuesday: 11:00–00:00 Wednesday: 11:00–00:00 Thursday: 11:00–00:00 Friday: 11:00–01:00 Saturday: 11:00–01:00 Sunday: 11:00–00:00
MacKays On The Mile

MacKays On The Mile

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.40 656 reviews 419m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 223 Canongate, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 558 7425

Opening hours: 09:00–23:00

City Restaurant Fish & Chips

City Restaurant Fish & Chips

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.50 2801 reviews 424m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 35 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 667 2819

Opening hours: 11:30–22:00

The Voodoo Rooms

The Voodoo Rooms

Closed (opens at 16:00)
⭐ 4.40 1994 reviews 436m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 7060

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 17:00–01:00 Tuesday: 17:00–01:00 Wednesday: 17:00–01:00 Thursday: 17:00–01:00 Friday: 15:00–01:00 Saturday: 13:00–01:00 Sunday: 16:00–01:00
The Mussel and Steak Bar

The Mussel and Steak Bar

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.50 2184 reviews 449m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 110 West Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 225 5028

Opening hours: 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00

Howies Waterloo Place

Howies Waterloo Place

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.50 4529 reviews 466m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

€€

Address: 29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 5766

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:30 Tuesday: 11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:30 Wednesday: 11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:30 Thursday: 11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:30 Friday: 11:30–15:00, 17:15–21:30 Saturday: 11:30–15:00, 17:15–21:30 Sunday: 11:30–15:00, 17:15–21:30
Biddy Mulligans

Biddy Mulligans

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 4.20 3782 reviews 490m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 220 1246

Opening hours: 08:00–01:00