Why Edinburgh
Scotland's capital, split between a medieval Old Town and a Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh's castle sits on an old volcanic rock above the city, with the Royal Mile running down to the palace below. The medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town face each other across the gardens, and the whole centre is compact and walkable, if hilly.
- The castle and Royal Mile
- From Edinburgh Castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Viewpoints
- Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill, both a short walk from the centre.
- The festivals
- The Fringe and the International Festival every August.
- The Highlands
- Day and overnight trips into Scotland's mountains and lochs.
What travellers often plan
Getting to Edinburgh, staying and getting around.
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- FlightsRoutes into Edinburgh, with dates, cabin and airline preferences.Flight assistance
- HotelsA stay in the part of Edinburgh that suits your plans.Hotel assistance
- Airport transfersA pickup planned around your arrival time and luggage.Transfer assistance
- Local transportationRides between your hotel, venues and day trips around Edinburgh.Cab assistance
Planning your trip
The practical bits.
- Best time to visit
- May to September; August is the busiest month.
- Getting around
- Walking, buses and a tram line.
- Suggested length
- Three to four days.
Where to stay
Choosing an area in Edinburgh.
- Old Town
- Along the Royal Mile, historic and atmospheric.
- New Town
- Elegant Georgian streets with shops and restaurants.
- West End
- Near Haymarket station and the theatres.
- Leith
- The port district, known for its restaurants.
A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.
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Getting around
Arriving in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is west of the city, linked to the centre by tram and the Airlink bus. Glasgow is also within reach, and trains from London arrive at Waverley in the heart of the city.
Walking, buses and a tram line.
When planning matters
Worth sorting out before you go.
- Check entry requirements early
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
- Travel dates make a difference
- School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
- Plan the arrival, not just the flight
- Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
- Match the stay to the plan
- Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.
Keep exploring
Other places worth planning for.
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