Much More than Fringe Benefits with Edinburgh Hotels

The beautiful city of Edinburgh is a charming and captivating place, offering visitors a packed weekend of interesting historical sites, beautiful scenery and a range of Edinburgh hotels Edinburgh hotels and restaurants to delight you too. Full of character, it's great city to visit whatever the weather, and boasts an extensive calendar of seasonal events throughout the year. Edinburgh is loved by over a million tourists every year due to its rich culture and impressive history - from castles to ruins to ancient sites. Check out our top five sites you wont want to miss.

Number one on the list must be Edinburgh Castle. Situated at the top of the Royal Mile, the city's oldest street, it's a great starting place to discover the city. Offering stunning panoramic views over the city and beyond, the castle is home to The Scottish Crown Jewels, the oldest crown in Europe, and is also well-known for the loudest and most raucous attraction in Edinburgh - the One O'clock Gun, fired from the ramparts at 1pm every day. Edinburgh hotels Edinburgh hotels in the Grassmarket area are only two minutes away, so well worth booking as your base.

The Queen's Edinburgh home, the Palace of Holyrood House, is considered both urban and rural due to its position - built in the shadow of Arthur's Seat and bordered by Holyrood Park the Palace. Best known as the home of Mary Queen of Scots, it is well worth spending an afternoon here and soaking up the atmosphere.

No visit to Edinburgh would be complete without sampling its famous tipple - Scotch Whisky. The Scotch Whisky Experience is a great way to see and learn the history behind the glass. Along with a replica distillery, expert tour guides and whisky advisors will be on hand throughout the tour and help you discover more about the spirit. Located on the Royal Mile, there are lots of Edinburgh hotels Edinburgh hotels to choose from so you're within walking distance.

An attraction guaranteed to send shivers down your spine is the fascinating experience of Mary King's Close. Hidden underneath the Old Town is the city's forgotten past - a myriad of streets under the Royal Mile, which were sealed off in 1645 after an outbreak of the Plague. Believed to be haunted by plague victims, this will help you really understand the history of the city. Visitors must join an official guided tour.

Finally, visit the city's oldest Royal Mile house, the former home of religious reformer John Knox. Learn about life in the city over five hundred years ago and discover Scotland's stories and tales. Hear about the importance of John Knox to the country at a time of social, religious and political change as well as telling you the story of Mary Queen of Scots.