old town

old town

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our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

ten hill place
one teddy — family-ready

old town

ten hill place

A dependable, high-quality choice for those who value location and professional standards over flashy design.

typically

₹27.5kper night

virgin hotels edinburgh
two teddies — a family favourite

old town

virgin hotels edinburgh

A fantastic choice for travelers who want to be in the middle of Edinburgh's history without sacrificing modern comfort.

typically

₹55.5kper night

aparthotel adagio royal mile
one teddy — family-ready

old town

aparthotel adagio royal mile

A highly practical choice for those who value independence and location over resort-style amenities.

typically

₹36kper night

marriott hotel holyrood
one teddy — family-ready

old town

marriott hotel holyrood

A solid, dependable choice for families and business travelers who value amenities like a pool over historic aesthetics.

typically

₹39kper night

radisson blu hotel, edinburgh city centre
one teddy — family-ready

old town

radisson blu hotel, edinburgh city centre

A very solid, dependable choice that checks every box for a stress-free Edinburgh trip.

typically

₹40.5kper night

by budget

the icons and the grand resorts

virgin hotels edinburgh
two teddies — a family favourite

old town

virgin hotels edinburgh

A fantastic choice for travelers who want to be in the middle of Edinburgh's history without sacrificing modern comfort.

typically

₹55.5kper night

aparthotel adagio royal mile
one teddy — family-ready

old town

aparthotel adagio royal mile

A highly practical choice for those who value independence and location over resort-style amenities.

typically

₹36kper night

marriott hotel holyrood
one teddy — family-ready

old town

marriott hotel holyrood

A solid, dependable choice for families and business travelers who value amenities like a pool over historic aesthetics.

typically

₹39kper night

radisson blu hotel, edinburgh city centre
one teddy — family-ready

old town

radisson blu hotel, edinburgh city centre

A very solid, dependable choice that checks every box for a stress-free Edinburgh trip.

typically

₹40.5kper night

hilton edinburgh carlton
one teddy — family-ready

old town

hilton edinburgh carlton

A solid, dependable choice for anyone wanting to be in the thick of Edinburgh history.

typically

₹41.5kper night

by teddies

worth the stay — we’d happily send our own family here

ten hill place
one teddy — family-ready

old town

ten hill place

A dependable, high-quality choice for those who value location and professional standards over flashy design.

typically

₹27.5kper night

aparthotel adagio royal mile
one teddy — family-ready

old town

aparthotel adagio royal mile

A highly practical choice for those who value independence and location over resort-style amenities.

typically

₹36kper night

marriott hotel holyrood
one teddy — family-ready

old town

marriott hotel holyrood

A solid, dependable choice for families and business travelers who value amenities like a pool over historic aesthetics.

typically

₹39kper night

radisson blu hotel, edinburgh city centre
one teddy — family-ready

old town

radisson blu hotel, edinburgh city centre

A very solid, dependable choice that checks every box for a stress-free Edinburgh trip.

typically

₹40.5kper night

hilton edinburgh carlton
one teddy — family-ready

old town

hilton edinburgh carlton

A solid, dependable choice for anyone wanting to be in the thick of Edinburgh history.

typically

₹41.5kper night

know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

may–sepsweet spot
jun–augpeak
oct–aproff-season

who loves it

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quick facts

direct flightsno
veg & jainvery good
best monthsmay–sep
why old town

victoria street inspired diagon alley. packed each fringe.

Close your eyes and picture Edinburgh. You're probably seeing the Old Town: the castle perched on its crag, the Royal Mile snaking downhill, the tenements stacked high against the sky.

It's a neighbourhood of drama and stories. Greyfriars Kirkyard, where the loyal Skye Terrier Greyfriars Bobby kept vigil at his master's grave for 14 years. Victoria Street, said to have inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books. The Real Mary King's Close, a preserved 17th-century street buried beneath the city.

Yes, it gets crowded — especially during the Fringe Festival in August. Yes, it's touristy in parts. But even with the crowds, there's a palpable sense of history that you can't find anywhere else. The smell of rain on sandstone, the sound of a lone piper echoing off the walls, the feel of the worn cobblestones underfoot.

Stay in the Old Town if you want to be in the heart of things. But bring comfortable shoes — the hills are steep. And book your accommodation well in advance, especially if you're travelling during the summer months. Pair with a day trip to the Scottish Highlands for a change of scenery.