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Edinburgh, which you will find on the east coast in the south-east of Scotland, is the county's capital city and its second largest city after Glasgow. Edinburgh is also the second most visited city in the United Kingdom, after London, and was also voted the most desirable city to live in the UK in 2009. The medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town districts at the heart of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site where there are over 4500 listed buildings and award winning contemporary architecture.

A flourishing cultural scene and streets steeped in history give this most picturesque city a seamless mixture of all things traditional and fashionable. The famous annual Edinburgh Festival held over the month of August draws crowds from all over the world to this leading vacation destination, and is a not to be missed event. Whether on a family holiday or a solo visit, there are plenty of accommodation options available in Edinburgh, from luxury resorts to youth hostels, that will suit your personal taste and budget so that you can explore this picture perfect place, overlooked by its majestic castle, at your leisure. Population for the city of Edinburgh is around 435,794
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Haymarket)
    Hotel Class: 3 stars
    In Edinburgh city centre, less than 500 metres from Haymarket Rail Station, this modern hotel offers great value, with modern family-friendly en suite rooms and a restaurant-bar.
  • Princes Street Suites
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    These very central, chic apartments overlook Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Each apartment has free Wi-Fi, a full kitchen and is 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Station.
  • Haymarket Hotel
    Hotel Class: 3 stars
    Haymarket Hotel offers charming, Victorian town house accommodation with friendly service and free Wi-Fi. Haymarket rail station is a brief walk away. Haymarket Hotel has spacious bedrooms and most rooms have an LCD Freeview TV.
  • Hilton Edinburgh Airport
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Just 2 minutes by free shuttle from Edinburgh Airport, this hotel with extensive facilities is located 7.5 miles (12 km) from Edinburgh’s city centre.
  • The George Hotel
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    The historic, chic and very central George Hotel is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant rooms and a popular restaurant and bar. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is a quick walk away.
  • St Giles Apartments
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    On Edinburgh's Royal Mile and at other Old Town locations these excellent, luxury 4-star apartments are clean, stylish, very well furnished and minutes from Edinburgh Castle.

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