Hotels near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Best Hotels Near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Edinburgh
Hotels near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Winner of VisitScotland's Best Visitor Attraction Experience 2022/23! We are Scotland’s oldest purpose-built attraction, established in 1835. Interact with over 100 illusions and get a breath of fresh air on our magnificent Rooftop Terrace, which offers the most spectacular 360 degree views of Edinburgh. At Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, experience five floors of interactive hands-on optical illusions, tricks and fun things to do including our head-spinning Vortex Tunnel, bewildering Mirror Maze and mind-blowing Shrinking Room. Not to mention our 170 year old Camera Obscura! Get involved, play, touch, listen, and see. Great fun for all ages and nationalities, whatever the weather. 'Best family attraction in Britain’, The Telegraph. 'Five Stars, outstanding, world class', VisitScotland. Free Wi-Fi. Allow about 2 hours. Please note the attraction is located in a listed 17th Century building over 5 floors without a lift. Open every day, open late on holidays.
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Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND Scotland
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- Highest-rated 4-star hotel within a 2 minute walk of Camera Obscura and World of IllusionsBased on availability on Tripadvisor for 22 December - 23 DecemberEnter dates to see prices1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX Scotland0.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions#1 Best Value of 336 Hotels near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
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- Joss36 contributionsChallenge your perceptionsCamera Obscura staff were all so welcoming and helpful. The installations are awesome and get your brain working…we laughed our way around the floors. The views of Edinburgh are stunning from the terrace and the Vortex is the funniest experience ever. Two grown women reverted to childhood throughout the whole visit. Would highly recommend!Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had such a brilliant visit and laughed your way around our 5 floors of unique exhibits! Our stunning rooftop views are a highlight for lots of our visitors so it's great to hear you loved them too. We will pass on your kind compliments to our friendly team, and hope to welcome you back again soon.Written 4 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 3 October 2023
- Charlie C1 contributionGreatI walked past it on my way to the castle and thought it looked interesting. I used the QR code to check ticket prices and thought they seemed reasonable. I thought the exhibition was great value for money and lots of fun. I would definitely recommend to people visiting the area.Hi Charlie, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had such an interesting visit to Camera Obscura and felt our tickets were good value! It's great to hear that you would recommend us to others, and we hope to welcome you back for another visit soon.Written 6 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 October 2023
- Heather HWorthing, United Kingdom14 contributionsBrilliant place, well worth a visit.We were on a road trip round Scotland and only had 1 day in Edinburgh. Someone had recommended this place and we were so glad we went. It is great fun but you also get to see so much of Edinburgh with great photo opportunities from the top floor.Hi Heather, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so pleased you had a fun visit exploring our 5 floors of mind-boggling exhibits and interactive illusions! There are certainly lots of opportunities for wacky photos to remember your visit, we hope you snapped some good ones. We would love to welcome you back for another visit soon.Written 9 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 October 2023
- Karlijn d7 contributionsLove love love!I adored it!! It was so much fun, they were so kind, friendly and respectful over the fact I had my assistance dog with me. the guy giving the show was hilarious aswell, I laughed so hard. I loved I could interact with stuff so not just looking at things, specially the drawing computer thing was fun. Absolutely great for young and old. It's a bit pricey but honnestly so worth it and I will advice my family and friends to go if they ever visit Scotland aswell.Hello Karlijn and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled you had so much fun exploring our 5 floors of illusions! We're so happy to hear that our staff were friendly, and that you and your service dog felt welcome. We will pass your compliments on to our staff and give a special mention to the guiding team who provided such an enjoyable Camera Obscura demonstration. Thanks again for your feedback, we would love to welcome you back for another visit next time you're in Edinburgh.Written 12 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 11 October 2023
- Derek C47 contributionsFun for all familyAttended with a couple of teenagers and good fun with a lot to see and you. Great views of the city from the top and a good presentation from guide too. Vortex feature was a highlight. Reasonable price and very enjoyable experience.Hello Derek and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful visit with your family and especially enjoyed our stunning rooftop views and fascinating Camera Obscura show! Our head-spinning Vortex Tunnel is a highlight for lots of our visitors so it's great to hear you loved it too. We hope you visit again soon.Written 13 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 October 2023
- Extraordinary765569Scotland, United Kingdom9 contributionsWorld of IllusionsWent with my two grandchildren who had never been before. They had a great time. Each floor was different. Something for everyone. Staff very helpful in reception and at the top floor. Very interesting facts about the history. Staff helpful too in the shop. You can go at your own pace. No. rushing. We were there for over two hours. Good value for money as I got one grandchild free with SCOTRAIL kids for a quid offer.Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled you had a fun visit with your grandchildren and felt there was lots for you all to enjoy! Our staff work hard to make everyone feel welcome so it's great to hear you feedback on this. Thank you for sharing your lovely photos, we hope you all come back for another visit soon.Written 16 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 13 October 2023
- Heather HEdinburgh, United Kingdom411 contributionsGreat entertainment.This was highly recommended by a friend so we decided to visit. Great way to spend a couple of hours and if you are visiting the city this is an attraction I would def make the effort to include in your day. Lots of optical illusions/experiments/experiences.Hi Heather, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful visit and were entertained by our unique illusions and hands-on exhibits! We're happy to hear you would recommend us to others and we hope the rest of your trip to Edinburgh was fun. Please do visit us again soon.Written 16 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 14 October 2023
- Helen P11 contributionsFun clever and informative.Fabulous staff especially Josh who gave a very informative talk on the camera obscure, and was funny and answered all our questions with joy,you can tell he loves his job . Issac on gift shop was friendly. Happy to please and helped make visit very pleasant . Overall great experience xxxHi Helen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had a fabulous visit exploring our mind-boggling illusions! Our fascinating Camera Obscura show is a highlight for lots of our visitors so we're thrilled you loved it too. We will pass your compliments on to our friendly staff Josh and Isaac, and hope you visit again soon.Written 18 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 October 2023
- Luciano242Edinburgh, United Kingdom1,109 contributionsFun at Camara ObscuraWe visited a few days ago and we all had a fun time. Lots to do and see and the views from the top of the building is amazing. The stairs can be quite tiring going up and down the place. It is pricey for the 1 hours and 30 minutes we were there.Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you had a fun visit and found lots to enjoy! Our stunning rooftop views are a highlight for lots of our visitors so it's great to hear you loved them too. We hope you visit again soon.Written 19 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 October 2023
- Richard2 contributionsTop spot - Camera ObscuraThis is a fantastic place to go with the family, plenty of cool illusions and science based fun... The ticketing system means you have time and space to enjoy all that there is and there is alot. We were 2 adults and 3 kids, and the camera obscura was the highlight of the visit to Edinburgh ...Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled you had such a wonderful visit with your family and enjoyed exploring our mind-boggling illusions! With over 100 exhibits we feel there's lots to entertain all ages so it's great to hear that your whole family had fun and felt it was a highlight of your trip to Edinburgh. We would love to welcome you back for another visit next time you're in town.Written 20 October 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 19 October 2023
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