Best Hotels in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is small, beautiful and often busy, so choosing the right area makes a real difference. Here is how the main parts of the city compare.
The New Town for a calm first meeting
The Georgian streets of the New Town, around George Street and Charlotte Square, are the polished, quiet side of Edinburgh. Hotel bars here are calm and elegant, ideal for a first conversation, and the grid of streets makes the area easy to find and easy to leave.
The Georgian streets of the New Town, around George Street and Charlotte Square, are the polished, quiet side of Edinburgh.
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The Old Town for atmosphere
The Old Town and the streets off the Royal Mile have more atmosphere than anywhere else in the city, though they are also busier and more visited. It suits an evening that is more about the setting, and it is wise to book ahead.
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Leith for a relaxed waterfront evening
Leith, down by the water, has become one of the best places in the city to eat. It is easygoing, a short taxi from the centre, and a good fit for two people who want a slower evening away from the busiest streets.
Leith, down by the water, has become one of the best places in the city to eat.
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What actually matters when choosing
Edinburgh is small and, for much of the year and especially in August, very busy, so book early and choose a hotel away from the Royal Mile crowds if quiet is the aim. Waverley and Haymarket are both close to the centre, and the hills mean a taxi is often kinder than a walk.
Edinburgh is small and, for much of the year and especially in August, very busy, so book early and choose a hotel away from the Royal Mile crowds if quiet is the aim.
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How TheDirectory fits into this
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A hotel meeting in a city as visited as Edinburgh is easier to arrange when you can trust the profile.
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