NYX Hotel Edinburgh

Set just off the Royal Mile on Jeffrey Street, this hotel gives you a brilliantly central base for getting stuck into the Scottish capital. Waverley Station is only moments away, so arriving is easy, and from here you can wander to Princes Street, St Andrew Square, the Old Town and plenty of Edinburgh’s big-hitter sights without much effort at all. It’s the kind of location that makes a city break feel wonderfully simple, whether you’re in the mood for castle views, cobbled closes or one more coffee stop.

Back at the hotel, the vibe is playful, polished and full of energy. There’s a gym if you’re feeling energetic between sightseeing sessions, plus bold social spaces that lean more stylish city hangout than standard hotel lobby. It feels modern and upbeat, with just enough edge to make heading back after a day out feel like part of the plan rather than the end of it.