Edinburgh Hotels - A Brief Guide to Hotel Locations

The Old Towncan find everything here from curry houses, to fish
The Old Town district is the medieval heart ofand chip shops to seafood restaurants.
Edinburgh and the core of this very historic city. SoWhen it comes to hotels here, you can choose from
important are its attractions and architecture that it isboutique waterfront hotels or reasonably priced hotel
listed as a World Heritage Site. Some of the city'sapartments.
most impressive historical sights can be found hereEdinburgh Airport
including the magnificent royal fortress - EdinburghEdinburgh International Airport is located about 12km
Castle, which proudly overlooks the city.west of the city centre. The airport receives
Also to be found in the Old Town is the Royal Mile.domestic flights, European flights and flights from
One of the world's most captivating streets - theNorth American destinations like New York and
Royal Mile, runs from Edinburgh Castle to theAtlanta. Many visitors to the city come via a
Holyrood Palace. It is the main thoroughfare in theconnecting flight from London.
city's Old Town. As well as the historical attractionsIf you're on a flying visit to Edinburgh or if you want
the street is also home to an eclectic mix of bars,to be located close to the airport for an early
cafes, shops and restaurants.departure or a late arrival then you can stay at
Other attractions in the Old Town include St. GilesEdinburgh Airport hotels.
Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, the Scotch WhiskeyEdinburgh hotels outside the city
Heritage Museum, Camera Obsura, the Museum ofThere's an extensive range of hotels to be had
Scotland and Royal Museum of Scotland.outside the city centre, whether you're looking for a
If you want to be in the heart of it all with the toprelaxing rural retreat or an exclusive castle hotel. The
sights literally steps from your doorstep then choosepeaceful surroundings of the Edinburgh countryside
Edinburgh hotels in the Old Town. By and large, themake it the perfect choice if you want to take in a
closer you stay to the Royal Mile, the morespot of fishing, golf or spa treatments. If you would
expensive your hotel.prefer this, then look out for Edinburgh hotels in
The New TownMidlothian, East Lothian or West Lothian.
The other half of the city centre is called the NewWhen booking your Edinburgh hotel, bear in mind, like
Town. It's located just a short walk from the Oldmost European capitals, hotels in the city centre
Town and is the city's commercial and shopping(especially around Prices Street and the Royal Mile)
district. Even though it's called the New Town, it'stend to be more expensive. If you don't mind a 15
actually not that new, and was built during the late20 minute walk to the city centre you can find a
18th century so you can see some really impressivewider range of hotels which are guaranteed to be
Georgian architecture here.cheaper.
The New Town has a sprinkling of attractions mostAlso remember that accommodation is almost at full
notably the National Gallery of Scotland, the Scottishcapacity and accommodation prices are higher during
National Portrait Gallery, the Scott Monument and thebusy periods of the year especially in August to early
Old Calton Burial Ground.September (festival time!), Christmas and Hogmany
The New Town is recognised for its shopping, so if(1st January) and when a 6 Nations rugby game is
retail therapy is at the top of your itinerary thentaking place. If you are coming for one of these be
choose Edinburgh hotels in this part of the city.sure to book your accommodation well in advance.
Princes Street is the city's main shopping street asHotels in Edinburgh range from 1 star to 5 star. If
well as the upmarket and fashionable George Street.you're looking for cheap hotels in Edinburgh then
Leithchoose 1 or 2 star hotels. In general, the higher the
This is the charming and vibrant port area of the city.star rating the higher the price. You can also book a
It is connected to Princes Street in the New Townspecific hotel such as an apartment hotel, a boutique
by the 'Leith Walk'. The Royal Yacht Britannia ishotel, a golf hotel, a historic hotel, a family hotel, a
located here and definitely worth exploring. Leith ispet friendly hotel, a self catering hotel or a spa hotel.
also popular for walking, cycling and fishing. OceanWe hope this guide give you a better understanding
Terminal is the name of the huge shopping centreof where Edinburgh hotels are located.
located here. Leith is noted for its eateries and you