Edinburgh Guide
The city of Edinburgh is a picturesque cluster of buildings, guarded by the watchful eye of the towering Edinburgh Castle. The people here are friendly, the scenery is breathtaking, and the Edinburgh hotels are charming. With a population of 500 000, Edinburgh is a city well taken care of by its inhabitants. It is growing quickly however, with numerous shops, nightclubs and hotels in Edinburgh popping up around the city's original buildings.

Edinburgh is known to be one of the most haunted cities in Britain, and you can visit endless sites that come loaded with spooky stories. The best way to get the most out of these spots is by taking a tour, but you can visit them on your own as well...if you're brave enough. One of the most famous of the city's so-called haunted sites is the Greyfriars Cemetery, where visitors can take the City of the Dead tour, rumored to often experience poltergeists and other strange occurrences. Don't expect simply cheesy stories on this tour: the tour guides possess a wealth of local history and knowledge.

Edinburgh Castle is perched on an ancient volcano and overlooks the city. Inside the castle lie the Scottish Crown Jewels, a plethora of winding hallways, and numerous fantastic views of the city below. Many other attractions surround the castle, including a tartan weaving mill and the Scottish Whiskey Experience.

Edinburgh holds many exceptional museums and galleries that should not be missed. There are four separate galleries that make up the National Galleries of Scotland: The Dean Gallery, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and the National Gallery of Scotland. The Museum of Scotland and Royal museum are connected, and are perfect for getting a taste of Scottish history and culture.

The city is also an ideal place to relax and just enjoy the surroundings. Evenings can be spent strolling through the Princes St. Gardens, sampling haggis in one of the local pubs, catching some live music in one of the city's many venues, or just returning to your Edinburgh Hotel for a good night's sleep.

Finding accommodation in Edinburgh can be easy with our Edinburgh Hotels pages. We offer a large number of good hotels in Edinburgh at great rates. Situated just outside the city close to the rugby stadium you will find some excellent and comfortable accommodation in the Murrayfield Hotel. For an Edinburgh hotel with a bit of history visitors will be interested in the Bank Hotel. Ideally situated on the Royal Mile this former bank built in 1923 offers a high standard of guest rooms close to all the attractions. Within walking distance of Haymarket rail station you can stay in the fantastic Apex European Hotel. Whatever your Edinburgh hotel needs are we have a good choice to suit every type of traveller.
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