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Edinburgh Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do & Day Trips
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Edinburgh is one of the most popular destinations in Scotland, known for its historic Old Town, castle views, and easy access to day trips across the Highlands. Whether you're planning to explore the city itself or use it as a base for tours beyond the capital, deciding where to stay and which experiences are actually worth the time can make a big difference.
This guide brings together our firsthand experiences in Edinburgh, including hotel stays, walking tours, and day trips to places like St. Andrews and the Scottish Highlands, along with practical planning considerations to help you prepare for your visit.
How This Guide Is Structured
Each post linked above focuses on a specific experience, from lodging to walking tours and full-day excursions. Rather than listing everything available, this hub is designed to help you plan your visit using firsthand insights from activities and stays we've personally experienced.
Accommodation Options & Where to Stay in Edinburgh
If you're deciding where to stay in the city, our review of Roomzzz Edinburgh offers insight into one aparthotel option near St James Quarter and central attractions. While this section does not break down every neighborhood or lodging style, it highlights a firsthand accommodation experience that may help guide your planning process.
Walking Tours & Local Experiences
For travelers interested in exploring Edinburgh after dark, ghost tours are one of the city’s most popular evening activities. Our experience on the City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour offers insight into what to expect from one of the city’s most well-known nighttime walking tours.
Day Trips from Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s location makes it easy to visit coastal towns, historic golf courses, and parts of the Scottish Highlands without renting a car. The posts below cover our experiences on several guided day trips that depart directly from the city.
Final Thoughts
Planning a trip to Edinburgh can feel overwhelming with so many tours and accommodation options to choose from. This hub brings together our firsthand experiences to help you narrow down which activities and lodging choices are worth considering, whether you're staying within the city or exploring the surrounding Highlands. As we continue visiting Edinburgh and adding new experiences, this guide will evolve alongside the individual posts linked above.
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