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Modern easy access to all attractions & Airport
This is a new build and in a very pristine community. Paul was responsive on chat. Check in was smooth. The trampoline and the slide in the backyard was a hit with my kids. Love the stay here.

Adorable 1-bedroom home with free parking.
Lovely clean accomodation. Great facilities and as described. Private entrance backed into a wee garden which was nice. The spare bed wasn't made up as there was an assumption my friend and I would share the double so best to ask for this in advance. The lighting is also a little harsh although there are bedside lamps next to the double bed. Thank you for a great stay.

The Otters Holt with Scandinavian hot tub
We had an absolutely lovely time at the Otters Holt where we stayed for 1 night. The host was extremely helpful and knowing I did this to surprise my fiance for his birthday, Alasdair allowed me to delivery balloons to the location prior to our stay and even set it up in our wee pod for our arrival - such a beautiful and thoughtful touch and meant a lot so thanks again for this! The location was perfect and as we’d sit in the hot tub, deer would pass from across the field and the sound of the pond and ducks was so calming - exactly what we needed! We will be back!! Thanks so much for a fabulous stay!!💕💕

Whole house, free parking, garden. No cleaning fee
Laura's airbnb was in a perfect spot in Leith. It was easy to walk to restaurants/pubs and catching the city bus to the centre was easy. The place was clean. The heat worked so well we were overly toasty. Laura provides info on how to get the heat to work and lots of little extras to make our stay in the city better. There was a TV and a kitchen but we spent most of our time in the city exploring so we can't speak to these items. The wifi worked WONDERFULLY. The place was simple which was exactly what we wanted. A huge positive was the reserve parking spot (Do NOT park in any other spot since a few cars got boots on them while we were leaving). The area is also safe and quiet, which was perfect since we do not live in the city. Thank you for allowing us to stay!

Artists Garden Flat - entire flat
Hazel’s place is a cosy homely spot in Portobello, close to all everything. It's a quick 40-minute bus ride to the heart of Edinburgh, which was super convenient. Hazel was always quick to reply and the place was peaceful, perfect for a good night's sleep.

The Merchants89 - Caledonian - Two Bedroom Flat
The photos do not do this wonderful place justice. We had a lovely stay in this ideally located apartment.

4 Bed Family Home with Parking
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HOME! This is probably the BEST place we have ever stayed in with Airbnb. The house we spotless and everything was so well provided for. They even had hot chocolate for kids and really good coffee options for adults, pasta, rice, so many canned food options and oats and what not. Fully stocked kitchen! For kids, they had lots of toys and books. The kids room was the highlight - they had really amazing books nicely laid out as well as a wonderful very clean kitchen set for kids to play with. It really felt like we have just walked right in our home. The playground was the cherry on top. Kids loved climbing and swinging. They even had bubble sets and outdoor playset for the kids and a BBQ set for those who wish to try their hand at BBQ. Can't recommend them enough. Our family of 8 had a great stay and we loved every minute of it. Wished we stayed longer here. We will definitely stay here if we come back to Edinburgh!

4 Bedroom City Centre Penthouse Sleeps 8
Great stay at a very central and good location. The host is a very friendly gentleman. The apartment fulfilled all our expectations. We would definitely come back.
Your guide to Edinburgh
Welcome to Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s skyline, with its iconic castle and monuments piling up dramatically across a series of mounts and cliffs, is just one of its many enchantments. This is a city of contrasts, from the Georgian neoclassical formality of its New Town, and the open elegance of its many squares and parks, to the dark magic of its medieval streets and wynds. You can lose yourself in the Old Town’s shadowy cobbled lanes that have been walked for more than 800 years, only to emerge upon the windswept wilderness of Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano at the heart of Holyrood Park.
The commercial centre of George Street and Princes Street mixes designer and high street shopping with historic and literary monuments; while the city’s steep hills give way suddenly to a coastline that combines a port, a beach, and a number of golfing links. With an academic institution dating back four and a half centuries and one of the world’s most famous festivals, Edinburgh’s cultural legacy is unmatched. Make sure to check out the city’s culinary offerings, too, with plenty of excellent restaurants and pubs to choose from.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a great destination any time of year, but is perhaps best known for the summer festivals that fill its streets, theatres, and concert halls for the entire month of August. The International Festival celebrating music and dance is complemented by the even more colourful Edinburgh Fringe, which commandeers every available space, from pubs to parks, for performances. If you want a quieter experience, try booking one of Edinburgh’s holiday apartments for the spring or autumn, when the city’s leafy parks are looking resplendent and there’s always plenty to see in the museums and galleries if the weather turns cold or rainy. Edinburgh looks magical lit up in Christmas decorations each December, while New Year is celebrated in extravagant Scottish style with an annual Hogmanay street party.
Top things to do in Edinburgh
Calton Hill
Arthur’s Seat is where locals go to get some space, but if you want a view of the Seat itself (and much more besides), head to Calton Hill. It offers an incredible panorama of the city and boasts some monuments of its own, including one inspired by the Parthenon. And on April 30 each year it becomes the focal point for the incandescent celebrations of the Beltane Fire Festival.
The Shore of Leith
These 18th-century docks were once Scotland’s chief trading port. Today their industrial and maritime heritage is transformed into a quirky neighbourhood full of flats, cool cafes, and award-winning restaurants. It’s also home to the Royal Yacht Britannia, while the Water of Leith walkway is a peaceful riverside walk that winds back into the city.
Lauriston Castle and Gardens
West of the city, this architectural gem has magnificent views across the Firth of Forth. The house combines its 16th-century tower with a 19th-century manor house and Edwardian interiors. You can admire its exterior for free; its welcoming wooded grounds are open to the public year round.
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