Cobbled closes, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle on your doorstep. Lively, historic and busy in August and at Hogmanay.
Best for: First-time visitors, sightseeing
Read the Old Town guide →
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Georgian streets, Princes Street and George Street shopping, and the Christmas market below the castle.
Best for: Shopping, restaurants, Christmas
Read the New Town guide →
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Elegant terraces near the EICC and Haymarket station, with the airport tram stop close by.
Best for: Business trips, conferences
Read the West End and Haymarket guide →
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Edinburgh's port: waterside bars, top restaurants and a more local feel, a short ride from the centre.
Best for: Food lovers, longer stays
Read the Leith guide →
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A village feel with independent shops, a Sunday market and the Water of Leith walkway.
Best for: Couples, quiet stays
Read the Stockbridge guide →
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Handy hotels for an early flight or a late landing, with a short transfer to the terminal.
Best for: Early flights, one-night stops
Read the Near Edinburgh Airport guide →
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Leafy tenement streets by The Meadows, independent cafés and a 15 to 20-minute walk to the Old Town.
Best for: Families, holiday flats
Read the Bruntsfield and Marchmont guide →
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Good-value guest houses and B&Bs near Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park and the university.
Best for: Value, walkers, festival-goers
Read the Southside and Newington guide →
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Edinburgh's seaside: a sandy beach, a promenade of cafés and roomy holiday homes.
Best for: Families, week-long stays
Read the Portobello guide →
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A quiet, elegant suburb with local shops, an Art Deco cinema and the Hermitage of Braid.
Best for: Calm stays, older travellers
Read the Morningside guide →
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