Where to stay in Edinburgh — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, a city of a castle perched on a volcanic crag that's visible across town. The Old Town and New Town are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Royal Mile links the castle to the palace, mixing a medieval feel with Georgian architecture, and it's the birthplace of the Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world.
Why stay in Edinburgh
A castle on a crag
Edinburgh Castle sits on a volcanic rock in the heart of the city, with views and the One O'Clock Gun.
A city of festivals
The Edinburgh Fringe, the world's largest performing arts festival, every August.
Nature in the city
Climb Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano in the heart of the city, for a panorama over all of Edinburgh.
A literary city
The birthplace of Harry Potter inspiration and UNESCO's first City of Literature.
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Local dishes to try in Edinburgh
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Haggis
Scotland's national dish, served with mashed potato and turnip (neeps and tatties).
📍 Around town - 2🥃
Scotch whisky
Taste and learn about real Scotch whisky at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
📍 Old Town - 3🐟
Smoked salmon
Fine smoked Scottish salmon, a celebrated local specialty.
📍 Around town - 4🍳
Scottish breakfast
A Scottish breakfast with both black pudding and tattie scone.
📍 Around town - 5🍮
Cranachan
A Scottish dessert of cream, raspberries, oats, and whisky.
📍 Around town
- 1🏰
Edinburgh Castle
A historic fortress on a volcanic rock, home to the Honours of Scotland (the crown jewels).
📍 Old Town - 2🛣️
Royal Mile
A medieval street linking the castle to the palace, full of shops and closes.
📍 Old Town - 3⛰️
Arthur's Seat
A 251-metre extinct volcano summit you can hike for 360-degree city views.
📍 Holyrood Park - 4👑
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The royal residence in Scotland, at the far end of the Royal Mile.
📍 Old Town - 5🏛️
Scott Monument
A towering Gothic monument built to commemorate the writer Sir Walter Scott.
📍 New Town - 6🌳
Princes Street Gardens
A public park in the shadow of the castle, set between the Old Town and the New Town.
📍 City centre
Things to do in Edinburgh
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3 Edinburgh hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
#8 Design · near Royal Mile, scores 8.7
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
#2 4-star · Grassmarket, walk to Old Town
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
#3 Haymarket · best value
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
#4 West End · free breakfast
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
#5 budget · steps from Royal Mile
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🚆 Getting around Edinburgh
Walk the Old Town
The city centre is compact; you can easily walk from the castle to the Royal Mile and the New Town.
Edinburgh Trams
Conveniently link the airport to the city centre at St Andrew Square.
Lothian Buses
A bus network covering the whole city; pay per trip or with a day ticket.
Waverley Station
A large central railway station with direct links to Glasgow and London.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Edinburgh
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?+
August is the liveliest because of the Fringe, but it's crowded and prices are high. May to June has good weather and fewer people.
Is climbing Arthur's Seat difficult?+
Not too hard. The main route takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and sturdy trainers are enough.
How many days do I need in Edinburgh?+
Two or three days is ideal to see the main city, with extra time for a day trip to the Highlands or Loch Ness.
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