Whether you want to pray or understand more about the history of the building, Church of St John the Evangelist is a worthy site to visit. Find out if this revered place is open to tourists to experience the tranquility it offers inside.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices in Old Town Edinburgh. Church of St John the Evangelist is a good place to begin here, but there are numerous other interesting spots to experience. Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield Stadium, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are not far from the house of prayer and will top off your day nicely.

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We were greeted with the most friendly and professional staff I have ever experienced in a hotel. They took time to show on a map their favorite places and were very considerate about our luggage and kept it safe until our room was ready. The front office staff also seemed almost excited to help and to me that was amazing. Highly recommend.

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The property had a beautiful view and the communication was excellent. The are also instructions incase something is not clear. I would recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh to stay here.

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