Edinburgh City Map for Your Trip

A simple trip page for your Edinburgh stay, based on your hotel, your 3 April 3:00 pm Edinburgh Castle booking, and your updated sightseeing plan.

Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh
Arrival
2 April, 23:00
Castle booking
3 April, 15:00
Return train
6 April, 12:00

3 April — Central classics + Castle day

Best for the Old Town, classic views, and your booked castle visit
Castle at 3:00 pm
YOTEL → Waterstones Café → Scott Monument → St Giles’ Cathedral → Victoria Street → Grassmarket → The Vennel Viewpoint → Edinburgh Castle → Ross Fountain
  • Start with coffee near Princes Street.
  • See Scott Monument early while you are still around the city centre.
  • Continue into the Old Town for St Giles’ Cathedral.
  • Walk through Victoria Street and Grassmarket before heading to The Vennel for a castle photo.
  • Reach Edinburgh Castle before your 3:00 pm booking.
  • Finish with Ross Fountain for a softer end to the day.
Open route in Google Maps Open Edinburgh Castle

4 April — Scenic Edinburgh + sunset view

A slower day with photogenic neighborhoods, garden time, and Calton Hill at sunset
Best sunset day
YOTEL → Dean Village → Stockbridge → Royal Botanic Garden → Calton Hill
  • Visit Dean Village in the morning when it feels calm and quiet.
  • Have lunch in Stockbridge.
  • Spend the afternoon in the Royal Botanic Garden.
  • End the day at Calton Hill for the best late-day skyline views.
Open route in Google Maps Open Calton Hill

5 April — Relaxed central Edinburgh

A light flexible day to revisit favorites and enjoy the city centre together
Flexible day
YOTEL → Princes Street Gardens → George Street → Royal Mile → Grassmarket
  • Keep this day open and easy.
  • Enjoy Princes Street Gardens and New Town streets at your own pace.
  • Return to the Royal Mile and Grassmarket if you want more photos or shopping.
  • Use this as your favorites day with no pressure.
Open route in Google Maps Open Royal Mile
Tip: On 3 April, try to reach Edinburgh Castle around 2:40–2:45 pm so you have a small time buffer before your 3:00 pm entry.