edinburgh city breaks
weekend & midweek breaks in scotlandd
Edinburgh City breaks will have you reeling in delight. Discover the history behind the city, experience the numerous festivals and theatre productions and take in some of the world's most stunning landscapes.
- Looking for a cheap hotel in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh CityExpress by Holiday Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile
Edinburgh 1 Night Breaks From£34.50 Per Person
Includes overnight stay, deluxe continental breakfast buffet & FREE Wi-Fi!
As the name suggests the super stylish Express by Holiday Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile is situated in the heart of the city centre just moments from Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile which puts renowned sights such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament and much more right on your doorstep. All of the rooms at the hotel are air conditioned and have power showers plus flat screen TV's. Breakfast is included too, making this the perfect option for crunch busting short breaks in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh AirportQuality Hotel Edinburgh Airport
Includes 2 nights stay, full cooked breakfast and dinner on one night!
The Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport hotel, is not only one of Edinburgh Airport's most popular hotels, but indeed one of the most popular hotels in Edinburgh. This stylish, award winning hotel is just moments by free courtesy coach from the main terminal at Edinburgh Airport, it also offers free secure parking for all guests plus a delightful La Bonne Auberge Brasserie in which to enjoy breakfast, lunch & dinner. The hotel is also within easy reach of Edinburgh's city centre and its famous attractions, and of course shopping!
- To book your hotel short breaks in Edinburgh please call 0131 333 4331 and mention this website.
More about Edinburgh City
Home to over 450,000 people, Edinburgh is a city with enough history to suit any scholar, enough culture to host the largest music festival in Britain and a variety of hotels, restaurants and pubs to please every budget and taste. The city easily blends chic business suits with dreadlocked vegans for a mini metropolis that is old, new, adventurous and staid, a mix that guarantees all weekend breaks to Edinburgh will leave visitors begging for more.
Every August Edinburgh commands the attention of approximately 1 million people who arrive for the city's multitude of festivals. The Edinburgh International Festival, the largest music and dance event in Britain, draws approximately 400,000 people every year. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, dedicated to bringing forth the uncensored work of artists, pulls in about 300,000. The Edinburgh Tattoo, which runs for two weeks during festival time, is a sight to behold as Scotland's military drills, re-enacts battle scenes and sparks Scottish sentiment during their famous performance on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. No weekend break to Edinburgh in August is complete without hearing the lingering notes of he Lone Piper's solo at nightfall.
The city stands out geographically; the bay known as the Firth of Forth swoops to the north, the wilderness of Holyrood Park with its remains of archaic volcanoes lies to the east as the rest of Scotland with its stone ruins spreads southward before curving around west and north. The green hills of Scotland are known for their golf and their whisky making capabilities; two attractions that lure plenty of visitors for a round and a dram every year.
Edinburgh is also proud to host a thriving student scene at the University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583. Today the University educates over 22,000 students from all over the world, their multinational cultures lending a lively air to the ancient city. This youthful atmosphere nourishes the busy bar and music scene, which has released bands such as Franz Ferdinand and Belle & Sebastian upon the world, not to mention the 1980s band The Proclaimers and the early 70s group Bay City Rollers.
No matter if you prefer traditional neeps and tatties to duck a l'orange or designer clothing to tartan wool, Edinburgh has everything you could ever want, and more. Get started on planning those weekend breaks to Edinburgh today.
