Edinburgh hotels and places to stay

When traveling on a budget, take a look at St Christopher'S Edinburgh Original with room rates starting from 71US$. For a cheap hotel that's centrally situated, you can try Motel One Edinburgh-Royal near Edinburgh Old Town, which is 1000 feet from the city center. Guests hoping to spend a vacation near Traverse Theatre could select a hotel like the affordable No. 53 Frederick Street, a top rated budget hotel in Old Town district. A good budget-friendly option in Haymarket district is Palace Residential, a 25-minute walk to St Giles' Cathedral and not far from Grams restaurant.

If you want to stay near Edinburgh airport to catch an early flight, choose Norton House Hotel & Spa, which is just a 25-minute walk away. Guests wishing to stay near Edinburgh Waverley train station could think over Snoozebox or Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre.

If you're planning your first trip, there are plenty of downtown hotels such as Castle Apartments or Royal Overseas League Hotel in Edinburgh to put you in the heart of the action. There are also a cathedral and a castle to explore in Edinburgh, so consider Code Hostel Edinburgh in the downtown to be close to all places of interest. Visitors wishing to stay in Leith district could consider Nicolson Apartments or Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.

For the ultimate luxury vacation in Edinburgh, consider booking a room at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh. The Place Hotel in Newington district is a chic option for travelers with higher budgets looking for a stylish 4-star boutique hotel. If you prefer chain hotels, Apex City is a 10-minute walk to the center and features a casino, a sauna and an indoor swimming pool.

If you're looking for a home ambience in Edinburgh while you're on vacation, check out a comfortable apartment, such as Regent Terrace Apartment, which is about 0.5 miles away from the city center. Travelers looking for good-quality B&B accommodation in Edinburgh will be happy with Edinburgh Accommodation and Highfield Guest House. Corstorphine Lodge Hotel is a kid-friendly hotel that features a golf course and sailing, making it a fun destination for the entire family. For a relaxing vacation, reserve a resort hotel near Edinburgh International Conference Centre, such as B+B Edinburgh or Holyrood Aparthotel.

     "A dream in masonry and living rock."

     That is how Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson described Edinburgh - one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

     Owing to its spectacular, rugged setting its cityscape and architecture is dominated by the landscape

     In Old Town's medieval tenements dominate the Royal Mile, while the New Town's neat grid like  layout is built along pure neo-classical lines.

     Edinburgh is as compact as it is intriguing and is small enough to explore easily on foot. That is after you've checked into your accommodation.

     At Booked.net you are sure to find an Edinburgh hotel to suit your needs. Whether you are looking for a cheap hotel in Edinburgh or for five-star luxury check out our selection. Booked.net has all the information you need, from photos of hotel rooms to maps, and secure reservation forms. And Booked.net can offer exclusive deals on accommodation in Edinburgh at below hotel rack rates.

     Known as the "Athens of the North", Edinburgh is, on one hand, a city of high culture, literature and art. On the other hand it is known as "Auld Reekie" (Scottish for Old Smoky) full of crowded pubs and loud locals.

     Both Old Town and New Town Edinburgh are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 4500 listed buildings.  Old Town is home to a number of notable sights including;

- Edinburgh Castle

- Holyrood Palace

- St Giles Cathedral and the Law Courts.

- The Royal Museum of Scotland, Surgeons' Hall and McEwan Hall.

- Due to the landscape the Old Town is home to some of the earliest "high rise" residential buildings. From the 16th century onwards buildings with 10 or more storeys became common.

     Today the New Town is considered to have the finest Georgian architecture and its layout is considered to be the best  example of urban planning in the world. Located in the heart of Scotland in the Central Belt region. Edinburgh is a tourist destination to suit all tastes and by making a reservation with Booked.net you can experience it all first-hand.