From the historic corners of the Old Town to the grandiose townhouses of the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh is a city brimming with character. Days can be spent exploring independent shops on winding alleys, learning about the history of castles and palaces, to even hiking up an extinct volcano. And that’s just the city centre. On the fringe of the city, Edinburgh’s old suburbs come with a past of their own, with sites such as the former mill estate at Dean Village to the 18th-century warehouses at Leith to be discovered.
A stay in Edinburgh should be accompanied by accommodation that reflects the city’s quirks. That’s why boutique hotels are the best option for a weekend break in the Scottish capital, where cosy lounges are lined with gilded books, plush rooms are tucked away in the eaves of old buildings and extravagant afternoon teas are served in lavish restaurants. Here’s our pick of the best boutique hotels in Edinburgh.
