Learn more Allow cookies Find Us Selecteer een taal Nederlands Catalaans Deens Duits Frans Grieks Italiaans Japans Koreaans Pools Portugees Russisch Spaans Tagalog Zweeds Coronavirus Update Attractions Plan Your Visit Tickets Opening Hours Groups Accessibility Getting Here Gift Shop FAQs Local Area Discount Partners About Updates Contact TripAdvisor Book Now Getting here We're situated right at the top of the Royal Mile on Castlehill, just before Edinburgh Castle. An easy walk for all the family. Click on the map for directions. City Centre Changes: COVID-19 The City of Edinburgh Council have put temporary changes in place throughout the city to allow spaces for people. Temporary road closures give more space for people to walk, cycle, use prams, wheelchairs and other 'wheels'. It also allows space on pavements for queing and outdoor seating for businesses with table and chairs licenses. The closest changes to Camera Obscura include the closure of Victoria Street and Cockburn Street. You can find out more here. By car There’s no parking on the Royal Mile. The nearest car parks are: Castle Terrace NCP – Camera Obscura visitors can receive a discount parking ticket which gives up to 5 hours parking for £10.00 (regular cost £19.50. If over 5 hours discount does not apply). Please note, you must download the ParkPass app and add the SaverID to your ParkPass acount before entering the car park to get the discount. You can learn how to do this here. Once you have booked your Camera Obscura ticket, your SaverID code will be in your booking confirmation email. Postcode is EH1 2EW (this car park is roughly 10 minutes’ walk away, please check up to date prices and find a location map here). Please note, on arrival at the car park, do not push for a paper ticket. Parking using the app is ticketless. Instead, scan the QR code at the entry and exit barriers to gain access and pay for parking. YourParkingSpace.co.uk - offers visitors a choice of parking spaces selected and booked through their website. Camera Obscura visitors will receive 10% discount, to redeem enter code CAMOB10 in the 'Redeem Referral Code' box on the payment page. Visit the website to book here. QPark Quartermile – is a 10 minute walk from Camera Obscura. Find out more here. Use postcode EH3 9GF. If you're driving an electric car, you can see where the nearest charging points are here with this interactive map. Parking charges apply. By Foot Edinburgh’s a brilliantly compact city. So the easiest way to reach us is to walk. We’re in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, so stroll up the Royal Mile, Ramsay Lane or Johnston Terrace while enjoying some of the city’s most famous sights. We’re at the top on the right-hand side, just before the castle. By train The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley, 10 minutes’ walk away. You can get the most up-to-date train times and tickets from The Trainline. By bike The nearest bike parking is at West Parliament Square, near the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge and in the Grassmarket. These and more options can be found on Open Street Map. Bike parking is shown with a small blue square. To help plan your route to see us visit Edinburgh Cycle Streets. By bus or tram Buses to and from all directions stop on George IV Bridge, three minutes’ walk away. Hop on bus numbers 23, 27 41, 42 and 67. Bus stops on North Bridge and Nicolson Street are ten minutes' walk away. Visit lothianbuses.com and edinburghtour.com for more information. If coming by tram jump off at the Princes Street stop. We are seven minutes’ walk away, via The Mound. Check tram times, prices and routes here. By taxi Most of the time, you will be dropped off right outside our doors. This street is occasionally closed for events at the castle. If this is the case, you will be dropped off on the Royal Mile at the bottom of Castlehill, two minutes’ walk away. You can pre-book a taxi with City Cabs or Central Taxis who will be happy to help you. Previous Accessibility Next FAQs Connect with us Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Edinburgh, Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND 0131 226 3709 Whatsapp: +447541 599484 info@camera-obscura.co.uk Useful links Book Now Groups Discount Partners Accessibility Gift Shop Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Booking terms and conditions Green Credentials News, offers & events Sign Up © Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Edinburgh 2021