Fringe 2027 dates6–30 August 2027, the 80th edition Places listed15 hotels, aparthotels, hostels and university rooms Tourist tax5% of the room cost for the first five nights Best basesOld Town, Southside and the New Town Finding a bed is often the hardest part of a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe. The Edinburgh International Festival notes […]
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Hotels in Edinburgh for every budget. Hostels for backpackers and affordable travel to Edinburgh. Plus the best places to stay in Edinburgh.
Scotland is dripping in history; everywhere you look, there’s a ruin, a monument, and other buildings that weave the rich tapestry of Scotland through the ages. One feature we have over 1500 of is the castle. Did you know that you can stay in a castle in Scotland? Whether you are looking for a romantic […]
Looking to spend time in Scotland’s capital this winter and need an Edinburgh hotel? Whether you are Christmas shopping, checking out the dreamy decorations or planning a festive meal and experience, this guide details where to stay in Edinburgh in December. You may also like our guides, where to meet Santa in Edinburgh this year, […]
Areas compared9 neighbourhoods First visitOld Town or New Town Best valueNewington & Leith Visitor levy5% on the first 5 nights Edinburgh is a compact city, but each neighbourhood has its own personality. Choose the medieval lanes below the Castle and you wake up among closes, cobbles and historic pubs; choose the Georgian grid to the […]
Hotels listed14 in the city + 2 castles nearby Oldest buildingBoswell’s Court, 1595 (The Witchery) Newest openingThe Hoxton, June 2025 PricesRates change daily, so confirm when booking Edinburgh is a city where you can sleep inside the story. Merchants’ townhouses, a newspaper office, two railway landmarks, a grand bank, a courthouse and a seamen’s mission […]
The Balmoral Hotel is one of Edinburgh’s most established lodgings from 1902. This historic building stands proudly at number one Princes Street, and its clock tower is instantly recognisable in the city’s skyline. What is it really like to sleep in “Scotland’s finest hotel”? This guide shares our personal experience staying in a Deluxe Castle […]
Places listed11 hotels, inns, B&Bs and rentals by the Forth bridges To the cityTrain from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverley in about 20 minutes Best forBridge views, a quiet base, early flights Tourist taxEdinburgh levy: 5% on the first five nights South Queensferry, or just “Queensferry” to locals, is a small harbour town on the Firth […]
Wondering what it’s like to spend a night at the House of Gods in Edinburgh? This guide provides an honest review so you can decide if staying at this boutique accommodation in the Old Town’s Cowgate is for you. Updated September 2026 Room Type Features From The Cabin Compact, Orient Express inspired, full bed ~£155/night […]
Hotels compared21, from the Old Town to the airport Free parking6 hotels, mostly outside the centre Low Emission ZoneEnforced in the city centre since June 2024 Visitor levy5% on stays from 24 July 2026 Driving to Scotland’s capital is easy; finding somewhere to leave the car is the hard part. Most hotels in the medieval […]
A waterfront town filled with many seafood restaurants and traditional pubs, Leith is a must-visit place for those who are looking to have a fun getaway in a hip area of Edinburgh. Leith Walk and The Shore is packed with independent shops and places to eat and links the area to Edinburgh city centre. Leith […]
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