Category Archives: Accommodation

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Edinburgh Fringe Accommodation: Hotels, Hostels & Apartments

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Updated September 2026 So you’ve made the right decision by choosing to visit Scotland’s capital for its biggest festival of the year but how do you choose the Edinburgh Fringe accommodation? This guide will explain the best places to stay in Edinburgh for the Festival Fringe depending on your budget. Naturally, if you want to […]

Best Edinburgh Hotels For A Wonderful Christmas Experience

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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, […]

You’ll Want to Stay at These Historic Hotels in Edinburgh

Who wants to wake up in prison while retaining the ability to check out then head off sightseeing in Scotland’s capital? Well you can in Auld Reekie! This guide reveals the most striking historic hotels in Edinburgh which have housed politicians, celebs, and sex workers. Each of the following hotels have a story to share, […]

The Balmoral, Edinburgh – An Honest Review

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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 […]

Where to Stay in South Queensferry: Hotels, B&Bs & Apartments

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Wondering where to stay in South Queensferry? This guide details accommodation ranging from small, family-run B&Bs to South Queensferry hotels with restaurants and views of the striking Forth Bridges. Updated September 2026 South Queensferry is a busy harbour town on the outskirts of Edinburgh offering cruises on the River Forth, brunch spots in cute cafes […]

House of Gods Edinburgh – An Honest Review

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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 […]

14 Edinburgh Hotels with Parking (Free & Discounted)

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Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital city, is home to many cultural landmarks and tourist spots that attract millions of visitors each year. Many hotels are centrally located or a short distance from the city, but finding places to stay in Edinburgh, where parking facilities are available, isn’t always easy. This guide will summarise Edinburgh hotels with […]