Victoria Street
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Victoria Street

Type: historic street

A historic street known for its colorful facades, curved layout of buildings, and numerous independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Built in the 19th century as part of the old town renovation, it is today one of the most photographed locations in Edinburgh. It is often cited as the inspiration for Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter series.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Victoria Street is a public street and is free to visit without any charge. Known for its colorful facades and shops, it is accessible throughout the entire day.

⛰️ 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 🚶 6 min to the attraction (429m)

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 🚶 6 min to the attraction (459m)

Address: 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: 07:00–23:00

Phone: +44 131 200 2323

Q-Park Quartermile

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (576m)

Address: Simpson Loan, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 113 238 4200

Edinburgh Waverley, Calton Road Pick-up

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (604m)

Address: 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh

ParkBee APCOA - Spittal Street Lane, Edinburgh

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (629m)

Address: Spittal Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

YourParkingSpace (lokacija 3)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (634m)

Address: Spittal Street Lane, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 20 8629 1057

Nicolson Square Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (635m)

Address: 27A Nicolson Square, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 516 3015

Parking Edinburgh

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (648m)

Address: 33 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh

Parkplatz

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (665m)

Address: Saint Andrew Square, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Car Park Spittal Street Lane - Edinburgh | APCOA

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (673m)

Address: Spittal Street Lane, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 301 1151

NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (694m)

Address: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 050 7080

New Street Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (742m)

Address: 1 New Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Rd

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (746m)

Address: 2 Viewcraig Gardens, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

New St Car Park Entrance

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (749m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Car Park Edinburgh Waverley Station| APCOA

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (755m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

1 Grindlay St Ct Parking

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (770m)

Address: 1 Grindlay Street Court, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 050 7080

Princes Exchange Car Park

Closed (opens at 09:00) garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (780m)

Address: 9/2 Riego Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 06:00–07:30, 09:30–22:00 Tuesday: 06:00–07:30, 09:30–22:00 Wednesday: 06:00–07:30, 09:30–22:00 Thursday: 06:00–07:30, 09:30–22:00 Friday: 06:00–07:30, 09:30–22:00 Saturday: 08:00–22:00 Sunday: 09:00–20:00

Phone: +44 131 229 0622

Nearby restaurants

Price:
PizzaExpress

PizzaExpress

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.10 1972 reviews 42m

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
Mariachi Restaurant

Mariachi Restaurant

Closed (opens at 17:00)
⭐ 4.50 1793 reviews 54m

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 Mussel and Steak Bar

The Mussel and Steak Bar

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.50 2184 reviews 101m

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

The Outsider Restaurant

The Outsider Restaurant

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 2709 reviews 125m

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 133m

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
Biddy Mulligans

Biddy Mulligans

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 4.20 3782 reviews 135m

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

Whiski Rooms

Whiski Rooms

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.50 2920 reviews 137m

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

Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar

Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.70 1581 reviews 167m

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

bar €€

Address: 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 477 8477

Opening hours: 11:30–22:00

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.30 6069 reviews 178m

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
Beehive Inn

Beehive Inn

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.20 3291 reviews 275m

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

bar €€

Address: 18-20 Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 225 7171

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: 10:00–01:00 Sunday: 11:00–00:00
The City Cafe

The City Cafe

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.30 2781 reviews 342m

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

Mother India's Cafe Edinburgh

Mother India's Cafe Edinburgh

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.50 3333 reviews 453m

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

Ciao Roma

Ciao Roma

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.20 2068 reviews 467m

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

The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street

The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 4.60 4238 reviews 475m

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