City breaks in
Where magic and legend fill the air
Meet the ‘Empress of the North’ on a holiday to Edinburgh City. The historic Scottish capital is shrouded in ancient legends, from dragons to King Arthur. Its earliest settlers date back to almost 8500 BC and the city has remained a hotspot for visitors ever since.
But the city isn’t just full of old tales. Edinburgh is also known for its great romantic weekends away and its variety of arts festivals. And if you prefer shopping, then take advantage of Princes Street or one of Edinburgh’s many boutique stores. Whether you're exploring the Medieval Old Town or the elegant Georgian New Town, both are full of unforgettable holiday snapshots. This is one majestic city with a whole lot to offer.
Your Edinburgh City questions, answered
That all depends on what weather you can handle. Winters can reach as low as 5 degrees while summers hover pleasantly at around 15 degrees.
If you want to sample the city’s local cuisine, then you need to try sheep’s pluck Haggis (sheep's organs minced with onion, oatmeal and suet).
Whether it’s the Film Festival, the Fringe Festival, the International Book Festival, Christmas markets or New Year’s fireworks, the city has an event for everyone.
Best things to do in Edinburgh City
Explore Edinburgh Castle
Built into the cliff face of a dormant volcano sits the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. For best views, approach from the east at bustling Royal Mile.
Walk around the Old Town
This is the heart of Edinburgh’s medieval roots, where most of the top tourist attractions and luxury hotels are placed.
Holyrood Parks and Arthur
No trip to Edinburgh would be complete without a stroll through the 640 acre Holyrood Royal Park, which leads up to the legendary Arthur’s Seat.
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- Best Western Edinburgh South Braid Hills Hotel
- Best Western Plus Bruntsfield Hotel
- Brooks Hotel Edinburgh
- Cairn
- Courtyard Edinburgh
- Crowne Plaza Edinburg Royal Terrace
- Fountain Court Apartments Grove Executive
- Fountain Court EQ2 Apartments
- Fountain Court Harris Apartments
- Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Westend
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront
- Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
- Indigo Edinburgh
- Indigo Edinburgh Princes Street
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
- Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
- Marriott Hotel Edinburgh
- Murrayfield Hotel House
- Nira Caledonia
- Novotel Edinburgh Centre
- Oakhill Apartments Edinburgh
- Parliament House
- Princes Street Suites
- Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
- Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh
- Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh
- Sheraton Grand Hotel Spa Edinburgh
- Stay Central Hotel
- Stay Edinburgh City Apartments
- Ten Hill Place Hotel BW Premier Collection
- The Glasshouse Autograph Collection hotels
- Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The Caledonian