Is 2 days enough in Edinburgh?

Visiting Edinburgh in two days is possible, if you make the most out of your time. You will not have time to visit every little corner of the city, but with a well planned route, you will be able to visit all the more important landmarks in the Scottish Capital.



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How long should you spend in Edinburgh? Two days in Edinburgh is the ideal amount of time to see the main city highlights. If you want a more relaxed visit, that includes a few museums or specialty tours, then I would recommend at least three days or more.

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3 days in Edinburgh should give you enough time to almost everything in the city and maybe a few places beyond too. It's a tight schedule, so if you're wondering how many days in Edinburgh you'll need, three is the absolute minimum. One thing you should do before you go is to purchase an Edinburgh City Pass.

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The majority of Edinburgh is a UNESCO Heritage site, and 4 days in this historical city is an adequate amount of time to get to know Scotland's capital very well.

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Is Edinburgh Worth Visiting? Edinburgh is definitely worth visiting in our opinion. Whether it's just for a day trip or a longer stay, Edinburgh has plenty to offer and welcomes visitors with open arms.

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You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle. Opening times for the independent museums at the castle may vary.

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Edinburgh is an expensive city by UK standards but not when we compare it to the capital London. Average rents for a 1 bedroom apartment stand at around $810pcm. For a large 3 bedroom apartment expect to pay around $1,240 a month. If you decide to live outside of the city center prices are much more reasonable.

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You can't really compare these places. London is massive, lots to see and do but as Joe mentioned much easier to get out into some very nice scenery and visit other places from Edinburgh than from London. Edinburgh is generally a lot cheaper accommodation wise than London.

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Edinburgh is famously one of the UK's most expensive cities, but that doesn't mean it has to cost you a pretty penny – there are myriad affordable things to do on a visit here.

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West End: the best area to stay in Edinburgh for the main attractions. The West End is a very popular and affluent area of the capital, located to the west of the city centre. It is home to many of the main tourist attractions from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens to the Scottish National Gallery.

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