Sights · Our pick in Edinburgh
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Castlehill
About Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, on Castlehill, has five floors with more than 100 illusions and a rooftop view over Edinburgh, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Rooftop views
- Families
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Camera Obscura and World of Illusions before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, as the crow flies.
- The Witchery by the Castle50 m1 min walk
- Market Street Hotel450 m6 min walk
- Hotel du Vin Edinburgh450 m6 min walk
- The Scotsman Hotel500 m6 min walk
- The Balmoral550 m7 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Princes StreetTram350 m4 min walk
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail450 m6 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram650 m8 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Edinburgh Castle300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Holyroodhouse1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Edinburgh Airport10 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min