About Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a compact, walkable city with a dramatic skyline dominated by the castle and Arthur's Seat. The Old and New Towns are UNESCO World Heritage sites. In August the city hosts the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, drawing visitors from around the world.
Top attractions in and around Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Scott Monument
- Calton Hill
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Grassmarket
- The Real Mary King's Close
Getting there
Main train station: Edinburgh Waverley (central), Edinburgh Haymarket
Airport(s): Edinburgh Airport (tram and bus to city centre)
Waverley is the main station; trains to Glasgow, London and across Scotland.
Top 10 hotels in Edinburgh
The Balmoral
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
Grand railway hotel with castle views and Michelin-starred dining.
The Witchery by the Castle
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF
Romantic Gothic suites and restaurant by Edinburgh Castle.
Gleneagles Townhouse
39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD
Elegant New Town hotel with rooftop bar and restaurant.
The Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YT
Former newspaper building with spa and city views.
Fingal
Alexandra Dock, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7DX
Luxury floating hotel in a converted lighthouse tender.
The Dunstane Houses
4 West Coates, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ
Boutique Victorian townhouses with a Scottish soul.
Cheval The Edinburgh Grand
42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD
Serviced apartments in a historic building with cinema and bar.
Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
French-inspired boutique hotel near the Old Town.
Eden Locke
127 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JN
Apartment hotel with café and design-led interiors.
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
18 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BL
Smart budget option next to Waverley Station.