Hotels in Edinburgh

Georgian streets, the world’s largest arts festival, a 12th century castle... Edinburgh has more history and culture than you can fling a bit of shortbread at. So we’ve created this Edinburgh local guide to help you navigate your way around. Surrounded by stunning scenery, its natural good looks make it easy on the eye, but stop gawping for long enough and you’ll find a fabulously independent eating and nightlife scene, too. On a family break in Edinburgh? With both a zoo and a National museum, there’s plenty to keep the little ones occupied. But no matter what you decide to do, rest assured there’s a Premier Inn hotel nearby, ready to get your city break off to the best possible start.

Walk the Royal Mile
From Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse via the Scottish Parliament Building, walking Edinburgh’s Royal Mile end to end is a whistle-stop tour of Scottish history.

The Real Mary King’s Close
Underneath the Royal Mile lies The Real Mary King’s Close - a fascinating subterranean network of medieval alleys. Find out from Mary King what life here was like in the 17th-century.

The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Enjoy an all-round programme of theatre, exhibitions, music, family activities and festivals such as TradFest and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

Edinburgh Dungeon
With the help of seasoned actors, this 80-minute experience delves into the bloody, gruesome and ghostly side of Scotland’s past. Robust constitution preferable.

Camera Obscura
Test your eyesight with five floors of optical illusions and mind-bending wonkiness that have been simultaneously confusing and amazing people since 1853. You quite literally won’t believe your eyes.

The Scotch Whisky Experience
Find out how Scotland’s finest export is made, and check out the world’s largest selection of Scotch. Adults get to sample a wee dram, and kids can binge on Irn Bru. If you’re staying at one of our Edinburgh business hotels, better save this one until after work.

Burns Night
Tributes to Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, are held on his birthday – the 25th January – every year. Join a Burns Supper, attend a ceilidh or simply raise a toast with a dram or two of whisky.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Fringe attracts fantastic performers and enthusiastic audiences from all around the world. The programme is released every spring – but book your hotel well in advance.

Edinburgh International Film Festival
Catch documentaries, dramas and more by the most promising new talent in international cinema at the world’s longest film festival, spanning twelve days at the end of every June.

Getting around
With an international airport five miles west of the city centre and two major train stations, you won’t have any problems getting to Edinburgh. But how should you travel once you get here? Our guide has all the answers.