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Edinburgh.

Edinburgh
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Everything you need to plan Edinburgh, United Kingdom: a route worth following, 12 places our local guide sends people and 3 transport operators on one map. Plan it on the web, then open it in the app and take it with you.

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Plan your days in Edinburgh.

There is a 3-day route ready, stop by stop. Say how long you have, then make it yours in the app.

SMOVECITY Editors

Three Days in Edinburgh 3 days · 9 stops · United Kingdom
  1. Day 1Mother India's Cafe · Kalpna · Cafe Royal
  2. Day 2The Nile Valley · Harajuku Kitchen · Oxford Bar
  3. Day 3Tapas3 · Blonde · Guildford Arms

Places our Edinburgh guide sends people

12 spots in Edinburgh, each with its own page. If one of them is yours, you can claim it for free.

Restaurants

  • BlondeFrench · European · South Edinburgh · 4.7 (923)
  • Harajuku KitchenJapanese · Sushi · South Edinburgh · 4.4 (474)
  • KalpnaIndian · Asian · New Town · 4.0 (898)
  • Mother India's CafeIndian · Asian · Old Town · 4.5 (2,732)
  • Tapas3Mediterranean · Spanish · South Edinburgh · 4.8 (432)
  • The Nile ValleyAfrican · Middle Eastern · Leith · 4.5 (159)

Bars

Cuisine, neighbourhood and ratings from Tripadvisor, checked 18 August 2026. SMOVECITY does not rate venues.

Getting around Edinburgh

Once you are there, SMOVECITY shows shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail and e-scooters on one map — 3 operators in Edinburgh. Live availability where the operator publishes a GBFS feed; transit departures from GTFS-Realtime where the agency exposes one, and the scheduled timetable otherwise.

Bike-Share Ride-Hail E-Scooters

Cities near Edinburgh

Straight-line distance from Edinburgh. Each has its own guide, operator list and — where we have published one — a route.

Edinburgh: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Edinburgh?

Our Edinburgh route is built for 3 days and covers 9 stops, from arrival to the last drink of the last evening. It is a starting point rather than a rule — the app tightens it if you have fewer days and stretches it if you have more.

Is there a ready-made Edinburgh itinerary?

Yes — “Three Days in Edinburgh” is a day-by-day Edinburgh route from the SMOVECITY editors. You can read every stop on the web, then open it in the app and change anything you like.

Where should I eat in Edinburgh?

Our Edinburgh guide lists 12 restaurants and bars, each with its own page. SMOVECITY does not rank or review them — the listings are there so you can find the place, and its own site.

How do I get around Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail and e-scooters. SMOVECITY shows them together on one live map, so you can compare and pick the fastest or cheapest option for each leg without switching between apps.

What other cities are near Edinburgh?

Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester and Dublin are the closest cities SMOVECITY covers — 67 to 350 km out in a straight line. Each has its own guide and operator list.

Is SMOVECITY free to use?

Yes — the app is free to download and free for planning and routing. SMOVECITY earns a commission only when you book through its partners, at the same price as booking direct.

Open Edinburgh in the app.

One application for every way you move through Edinburgh — and everything you do when you arrive. Free download, no account needed to plan.

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