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Lyla

Modern British·New Town

One MICHELIN Star (2026)

About Lyla

Lyla is at 3 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB. It holds One MICHELIN Star the 2026 MICHELIN Guide (Modern British).

Why it's on our list

  • One MICHELIN Star (2026)
  • Modern British

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lyla before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Lyla 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

  1. Picardy PlaceTram400 m5 min walk
  2. McDonald RoadTram400 m5 min walk
  3. St Andrew SquareTram750 m10 min walk

Key sights

  1. Holyroodhouse750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. St Giles’ Cathedral1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. National Museum1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  4. Edinburgh Castle1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
  5. Arthur’s Seat1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
  6. Royal Botanic Garden2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  7. Britannia2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
  8. Edinburgh Airport11 kmCar or taxi 35 min

Main railway stations

  1. Edinburgh Waverley800 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Haymarket2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min

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