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The Caledonian, Curio Collection by Hilton
“The Caley”
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © 1925 at The PompadourAbout The Caledonian, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Caledonian stands where Princes Street meets Lothian Road, with views of the castle. It left the Waldorf Astoria brand in 2024 and is now part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Its restaurant, 1925 at The Pompadour, is in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.
Why it's on our list
- 1925 at The Pompadour (MICHELIN Guide 2026)
- Castle views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Caledonian, Curio Collection by Hilton before you go.
How far to the castle, the palace and the sea?
Distances from The Caledonian, Curio Collection by Hilton 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
- West EndTram250 m3 min walk
- Princes StreetTram650 m8 min walk
- HaymarketTram900 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Edinburgh Castle450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- National Museum1.2 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Holyroodhouse2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Britannia4.0 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Edinburgh Airport9.5 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 31 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Edinburgh Waverley1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
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