Edinburgh City Breaks
Scotlands capital Edinburgh is the second, after London, most visited city in the UK. Only a short flight away, it is accessible from most UK and Irish airports and is becoming increasingly popular for short city breaks, not only amongst overseas visitors, over 1 million a year, but also British travelers.
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Edinburgh City Breaks
Edinburgh is split into the Old and the New Town, both listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, and with both the Medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town, spectacular festivals and incredible atmosphere, your Edinburgh city break will be filled with amazing memories.
Begin your city break by visiting Edinburgh Castle, situated on its own volcanic rock at the top of the Royal Mile. Visit the oldest building, dating back to the 12th century, St Margaret’s Chapel, the Stone of Destiny and the National War Museum of Scotland and do not miss an incredible collection of Crown Jewels.
Continue your tour down the Royal Mile, which links the Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse – the Queens official residence in Scotland, also known as the home of Mary Queen of Scots.
Once you have had your lunch in one of many restaurants and pubs on the Royal Mile, you should definitely visit the Royal Botanic Garden, the Royal Yacht Britannia or the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, where you can admire portraits of monarchical Scots, such as Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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The best time to go on your city break to Edinburgh is between the end of July and early September, when the city hosts the annual Edinburgh Festivals. The most popular is the Edinburgh Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world, attracting events from the performing arts such as theatre, comedy, dance and music. One of the most spectacular entertainment events is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with over 1000 performers, innovative production, heart-stopping sound, imaginative graphics, state of the art lighting and fireworks, your Edinburgh city break will be truly unforgettable.
Cities Direct offers a wide range of hotels in Edinburgh for you to enjoy your short city break, whether you are looking for a small, boutique hotel or luxurious 5 star hotel we have got it all. One of the best value for money and offering good quality accommodation is the Herald House Hotel. The Herald is a 2 star hotel situated close to Haymarket Station and only a 10 minute walk away from Princes Street. It offers 45 en suite bedrooms, has a small bar and breakfast room and even a meeting room. If you are looking for a central economical hotel, from which you can get out and about and explore Edinburgh then the Herald House Hotel is what you are looking for.
For those, who are looking for a bit of luxury, Cities Direct recommends the Roxburghe Hotel, one of the most elegant hotels in Edinburgh. Centrally located in the heart of the beautiful New Town and recently refurbished, it offers 199 bedrooms, each individually designed to complement its unique Georgian architecture. Relax and recharge your batteries using free of charge leisure facilities or enjoy scrumptious meal at the Melrose Restaurant and get ready for another exciting day on your Edinburgh city break.
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