The exciting and popular city of Edinburgh has an array of accommodation options ranging from five-star hotels to mid-range family guest houses and cost-friendly lodgings for the budget conscious. The city can become busy during the New Year period and the summer months when numerous festivals and events take place.

Throughout the city there are accommodations varying in budgets, styles and tastes. You will find a host of well-known international hotel chains in the city including Holiday Inn, Hilton, Marriot, Intercontinental and Sheraton.

Regarded as one of the best hotels in Edinburgh, Rocco Forte's The Balmoral is situated in the heart of the city and blends Scottish hospitality with top class services and facilities. The Glasshouse Edinburgh's Boutique Hotel is centrally located near to Calton Hill and offers fantastic rooms with sleek, modern furnishings. Also positioned in the heart of Edinburgh is the luxurious Roxburghe Hotel, which is one of the city's oldest premiere hotels.

The Old Town of Edinburgh is filled with historic buildings and streets from centuries past. The Royal Mile is a famous boulevard that stretches from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh Castle. The long street has some of the city's best restaurants and shops lining each side. There are fantastic hotels along the Royal Mile as well as charming old pubs with comfortable accommodation upstairs.

Positioned north of the Old Town is the New Town, which was established in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The area is beautiful, with numerous Georgian styled developments, charming cobblestoned streets and outdoor squares. There are countless places to eat and shop as well as hundreds of hotels, guest houses and hostels. The Old Waverly is a great mid-range hotel in this area.

In the city's west, Tollcross and West End can be found. This is where there are quaint streets filled with history and heritage. The West End is Edinburgh's theatre district and rather exclusive with an array of fine restaurants and boutique shops. You will find numerous accommodations in this area, which is a good place to stay even though it is slightly out of the city centre. Frederick House is a comfortable three-star hotel in the West End.

The central area of Carlton is a pleasant place to stay in Edinburgh with a host of great restaurants, pubs and cafés. This part of the city is a gay hangout, with numerous entertainment venues catering for the gay community. Some great hotels and hostels are in Carlton and provide a convenient place to stay.