The capital of Scotland is a great location for city sightseeing breaks, romantic escapes, stag dos and also activity holidays.
Popular tourist attractions to see include Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Calton Hill, the Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat, the Grassmarket, the National Museum of Scotland and St. Giles' Cathedral.
The 'Old Town' of Edinburgh has some of the best nightlife spots in the city with various top rated bars, clubs and restaurants for all tastes and interests.
If you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time we recommend staying centrally, this way you will be able to reach most of the main tourism attractions by foot.
Top 3 Casinos in Edinburgh
If you love to gamble and would like to mix sightseeing with a visit to a casino there are lots of options for you.
You can visit casinos in Edinburgh city centre and on the outskirts of the city. There are also several reputable online casinos in Scotland if you want to gamble on the move.
Each casino has their own unique character and atmosphere, and these are our picks for where to go.
1. Genting Casino York Place
Genting UK is one of the country’s largest leisure and entertainment businesses with 32 casinos throughout the UK including four in Scotland and two in Edinburgh.
Genting Casino York Place is often described as one of the 10 best casinos in Scotland, and once you visit you will understand why.
This casino features gaming, 3-card poker, roulette, blackjack, slots, live e-tables, a bar and much more.
York Place is also in a really easy to get to location in the heart of Edinburgh New Town, near Holyrood and National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.
Address:
5b York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB
Opening Times:
2pm - 4am Sunday - Thursday & 2pm - 5am Friday - Saturday
2. Genting Casino Fountain Park
Genting Casino Fountain Park is one of the best casinos in Scotland with slot machines, featuring 37 machines. Popular options include gaming, 3-card poker, roulette, blackjack, slots, live e-tables, baccarat, mahjong and cash poker.
Even if you aren't huge on gambling, this is also a great location to watch live sports which is shown daily on big screens.
Address:
Fountain Park, 124 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF
Opening Times:
Open 12pm - 4am (5am Mon & Tues) | Live gaming from 4pm
3. Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh
Grosvenor Casino is one of the most popular locations in Edinburgh for both beginners and advanced level players. Situated in a striking art-deco building, expect sots and games, a poker room, food and drink, and on-site parking.
This is often described as one of the best casinos in the United Kingdom and there are options to reserve a table at the restaurant or book a hosted experience.
Unlike a lot of casinos, you can dress relaxed or formal if you prefer.
If you are a total newbie then friendly staff will be able to help you to learn, and we can run how-to-play sessions to help get you up to speed. Traditional popular games like Roulette and Blackjack are quite easy to pick up really easy to learn and you’ll find many great tutorials online.
Address:
1 - 5 South Maybury Edinburgh Scotland EH12 8NE
Opening Times:
Open Sun-Thurs 12pm - 5am
Open Fri - Sat 12pm - 6am
Table Open Hours: 6pm - 4am
Other
Throughout the city you can also find Admiral Slot Arcades, although not like huge entertainment complexes they do have slot machines.
Popular Nightlife Spots
If you are looking to enjoy other activities other than gambling there are lots of things to do in Edinburgh, this city also has a vibrant nightlife scene and there are so many bars, comedy clubs, arts venues, theatres and clubs open every night of the year.
Some of the best clubs in Edinburgh you need to check out include Sneaky Pete's, Cabaret Voltaire, The Bongo Club, La Belle Angele and Liquid Room.
Plan a city break to Edinburgh to experience the highlights of this incredible city for yourself.
