| The Old Town | | | | can find everything here from curry houses, to fish |
| The Old Town district is the medieval heart of | | | | and chip shops to seafood restaurants. |
| Edinburgh and the core of this very historic city. So | | | | When it comes to hotels here, you can choose from |
| important are its attractions and architecture that it is | | | | boutique waterfront hotels or reasonably priced hotel |
| listed as a World Heritage Site. Some of the city's | | | | apartments. |
| most impressive historical sights can be found here | | | | Edinburgh Airport |
| including the magnificent royal fortress - Edinburgh | | | | Edinburgh 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 - the | | | | North American destinations like New York and |
| Royal Mile, runs from Edinburgh Castle to the | | | | Atlanta. Many visitors to the city come via a |
| Holyrood Palace. It is the main thoroughfare in the | | | | connecting flight from London. |
| city's Old Town. As well as the historical attractions | | | | If 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. Giles | | | | Edinburgh Airport hotels. |
| Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, the Scotch Whiskey | | | | Edinburgh hotels outside the city |
| Heritage Museum, Camera Obsura, the Museum of | | | | There'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 top | | | | relaxing rural retreat or an exclusive castle hotel. The |
| sights literally steps from your doorstep then choose | | | | peaceful surroundings of the Edinburgh countryside |
| Edinburgh hotels in the Old Town. By and large, the | | | | make it the perfect choice if you want to take in a |
| closer you stay to the Royal Mile, the more | | | | spot of fishing, golf or spa treatments. If you would |
| expensive your hotel. | | | | prefer this, then look out for Edinburgh hotels in |
| The New Town | | | | Midlothian, East Lothian or West Lothian. |
| The other half of the city centre is called the New | | | | When booking your Edinburgh hotel, bear in mind, like |
| Town. It's located just a short walk from the Old | | | | most 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's | | | | tend to be more expensive. If you don't mind a 15 |
| actually not that new, and was built during the late | | | | 20 minute walk to the city centre you can find a |
| 18th century so you can see some really impressive | | | | wider range of hotels which are guaranteed to be |
| Georgian architecture here. | | | | cheaper. |
| The New Town has a sprinkling of attractions most | | | | Also remember that accommodation is almost at full |
| notably the National Gallery of Scotland, the Scottish | | | | capacity and accommodation prices are higher during |
| National Portrait Gallery, the Scott Monument and the | | | | busy 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 then | | | | taking 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 as | | | | Hotels 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 |
| Leith | | | | choose 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 Town | | | | specific hotel such as an apartment hotel, a boutique |
| by the 'Leith Walk'. The Royal Yacht Britannia is | | | | hotel, a golf hotel, a historic hotel, a family hotel, a |
| located here and definitely worth exploring. Leith is | | | | pet friendly hotel, a self catering hotel or a spa hotel. |
| also popular for walking, cycling and fishing. Ocean | | | | We hope this guide give you a better understanding |
| Terminal is the name of the huge shopping centre | | | | of where Edinburgh hotels are located. |
| located here. Leith is noted for its eateries and you | | | | |