Holidaymakers’ searching for a unique New Year Eve and Christmas break in the UK ought to see what this city has to proffer. The city is one of the most premier fiesta destinations in the world, and no other city does it better over the NYE.
From the 30th of December 2023 to January 2nd 2024 this city hosts Hogmanay, which comprises a huge display of fireworks at the castle on new years eve. Those who want to stopover should bear in mind that cheap hotels, b&b’s and apartment rentals can be hard to get during Hogmanay; thus it is best to book in advance.
EH3 9NU, Edinburgh, 75 Gilmore Place
A family-run property set in a Victorian house, Castle Park Guest House is located 0.4 miles from the Bruntsfield Links Park and 1 mile from The National Museum of Scotland. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.... read more
EH16 5HL, Edinburgh, Marchhall Crescent
This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city centre, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, en-suite rooms and a bar. The Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is... read more
EH3 7RY, Edinburgh, 7 Rothesay Terrace
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh, a refreshing alternative where you will enjoy an experience to remember. A distinguished collection of 29 comfortable townhouse suites, we offer an incomparable level of space and comfort for business and leisure... read more
EH3 7RN, Edinburgh, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens
Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and... read more
EH8 8EQ, Edinburgh, Old Tolbooth Wynd
These stylish apartments are in the city centre, 800 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station. The modern apartments have free parking and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels and DVD players. Royal Mile Accommodation is just... read more
EH8 9DS, Edinburgh, 10 Hill Place
Just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, this 4-star Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and offers free WiFi. Set in a quiet Georgian square,... read more
EH7 5LA, Edinburgh, 3 Windsor Street
Lantern Guest House is located just an 8-minute walk away from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom. A refrigerator, a coffee machine and a microwave... read more
EH12 5HG, Edinburgh, 12 Osborne Terrace (West Coates)
This Victorian building is on the A8 into the city centre, 500 metres from Edinburgh Haymarket Rail Station. It offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and traditionally decorated rooms. The Ashgrove House is on one of... read more
EH6 4NS, Edinburgh, 180 Ferry Road
This traditional Victorian town house offers free secure parking, free Wi-Fi, full Scottish breakfasts and good-value en suite rooms. It has easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. The A-Haven Townhouse Hotel has a... read more
EH16 5PE, Edinburgh, 27 Craigmillar Park
This elegant 4-star Victorian hotel offers luxurious rooms featuring iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, sherry and shortbread. Located only 1.5 miles from the Royal Mile, with direct bus route to the city centre right outside the... read more
EH12 9DJ, Edinburgh, 15 Lochside Avenue
This 4-star Novotel is 200 metres from Edinburgh Park Rail Station and a 12-minute train ride from the city centre. It has modern rooms and a heated indoor swimming pool. Located just off the tram... read more
EH15 2NP, Edinburgh, 100 Milton Road East
Best Western Kings Manor in Edinburgh offers free WiFi, a 20-metre swimming pool and a gym. Portobello Beach is just 10 minutes’ walk from the building. The railway station is 5 minutes' walk from the... read more
EH1 2AB, Edinburgh, Princes Street
Situated just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian luxury hotel has a modern leisure club and unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less... read more
EH2 2PF, Edinburgh, 16 George Street
Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 100 metres from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a lively night club. Impressive rooms are themed... read more
EH1 1TH, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre features a spa/ fitness centre, bar and bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute walk away. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries.... read more
EH8 8BA, Edinburgh, The Park, 89 Holyrood Road
Beside Holyrood Park, these city-centre apartments have free Wi-Fi and free parking. They are stylish, modern and close to Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyrood house. Each Dreamhouse Edinburgh Holyrood Park apartment has a... read more
EH3 9SR, Edinburgh, 1 Festival Square
Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street, 500 metres from Edinburgh... read more
EH1 1DH, Edinburgh, 43 Jeffrey Street
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn is In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, right beside the Royal Mile and less than a 5-minute walk from Waverly Train Station. The bedrooms feature Dream... read more
EH16 5AA, Edinburgh, 43-45 Salisbury Road
This 4-star townhouse hotel is located within the quiet residential area of Newington, just 1 mile from Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile and vibrant city centre. Stylish rooms have room service available and complimentary Wi-Fi, whilst... read more
EH1 1NA, Edinburgh, 300 Cowgate
This city centre Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with... read more
EH27 8EB, Edinburgh, Edinburgh West
Set amongst 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with two 18-hole golf courses, this historic country hotel, built in 1725, offers luxurious spa and leisure facilities, and informal and fine dining restaurant options. All of the... read more
EH9 2AX, Edinburgh, 17 Mayfield Gardens
This Georgian building is now a family-run guest house with easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. It offers free WiFi, free parking and en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs. Allison House 17 is... read more
EH1 3JX, Edinburgh, 3-5 Forth Street
On a quiet, cobbled street just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street, the family-run Regent House Hotel is set in a restored Georgian building. It offers free WiFi and is less than 10 minutes’ walk... read more
EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, 35, Mayfield Gardens
Alexander Guest House is a friendly guest house with clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop. At Alexander there is limited free parking and free internet... read more
EH12 8NF, Edinburgh, 111 Glasgow Road
Located 5 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Airport, Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh has a 15-metre pool, a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and free private parking. The hotel also serves Paddy & Scott’s coffee... read more
EH125AU, Edinburgh, 35 Palmerston Place
The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has... read more
EH3 7EG, Edinburgh, 59 Manor Place
This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar. Free WiFi is available throughout... read more
EH1 1NE, Edinburgh, 50 Blackfriars Street
Just off the Royal Mile, a&o Edinburgh City has free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a lively restaurant and bar. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is 400 metres away. All rooms and dormitories at a&o... read more
EH15 3AS, Edinburgh, 12 Duddingston Crescent, Milton Road
With free private parking, the Aynetree Guest House is on a main bus route, with excellent direct access to Edinburgh city centre. This Victorian house is well located for Arthur's Seat and the Palace of... read more
EH3 9NQ, Edinburgh, 34, Gilmore Place
This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street can both be reached within 20 minutes’ walk. Nearby Union Canal boasts beautiful walks and... read more
When you look out for a holiday in Scotland, then you must visit Edinburgh, as there are so many activities to do here. It is the base, which will help you in exploring the whole of Scotland. It’s one the most beautiful capitals that you will ever tour and it is known as the Athens of the north, with each corner of this stunning city having its historical chronicle.
Edinburgh can be toured at any time to see its historical culture and beauty. However, in some specific seasons, it considered as the best time to visit this place. Commonly, the most excellent time to visit a place relies on the weather pattern.
In Edinburgh, the best season is during summer, but from November to December the city is light up with sparkling lights and decorations which makes it one of the most favourable times of the year to visit Edinburgh in Scotland. During this time of year, accommodations are fully booked quickly, so it’s recommended to reserve a hotel room, b&b or self catering apartment well in advance.
Christmas markets, enchanting sounds, festive fairs, such as Santa Land in Princes Street Gardens, and yuletide festivals proliferate throughout the Scottish capital at the end of the year.
On 30 December the enchanting Torchlight Procession passes through Edinburgh’s Old Town, and there is the famous Hogmanay street party and a spectacular fireworks display on 31 December 2023. During the annual Loony Dook on 1 January you can take a icy cold dip in the Firth of Forth to start the new year.
Check out also hotels and b&b’s in Glasgow for Xmas and New Years Eve.
Edinburgh sees a lot of tourists all through the year, and it is suggested to the visitors to book their budget hotel rooms wisely or in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles that result in jeopardizing their trips. When planning to get a holiday here for Xmas shopping or during Hogmaney New Year’s Festival then you must pay attention to the Edinburgh accommodation so that you get alleviated of any hassle the moment you land in this city.
The hotels, cosy bed and breakfast and apartments for rent can be a bit pricey for you, however check our cheap deals and it might aid in getting budget friendly hotels or b&b’s for a Xmas break or for New Years Eve 2022. If you have appropriate information, then you can certainly get great deals with realistic prices.
Celebrations : Scotland’s world-famous New Year festival is called Edinburgh’s Hogmaney. The festivities last for three days with spectacular events, dancing, music and fireworks.
Where : The event takes place in the heart of the City Centre with Edinburgh Castle as a backdrop and includes four stages: Mound Stage, Waverley Street Stage, Castle Street Stage and Frederick Street Stage.
Some highlights of the festival are The Torchlight Procession (29th of December), The Night Afore celebrations (30th of December) and the Hogmanay Street party and concert in Princes Street Gardens (31st of December).
Many bars and hotels hold their own party and firework display as well. A popular area is Bourbon Street.
Christmas Market : the annual Edinburgh European Christmas Market is held at East Princes St Gardens from November to January 2022.
A second market is the Scottish Market in West George Street. The market at West George St will operate from the end of November to the 24th of December.
Here are a few attractions to tour in this city:
1. Edinburgh Castle: This castle is a highly toured place by both locals and foreigners.
The place is home to Edinburgh Tattoo, and it is a beautiful royal fortress located on the highest points of this capital. It was built more than ten centuries ago, and it is still in a great shape.
Plenty of hotels, bed and breakfast and apartments to rent for 1 night or more can be found near the Castle grounds.
2. Royal Botanic Garden: This botanic garden is reputed as the second oldest in the globe. It is an appealing place where tourist activities, as well as research, go hand in hand. It is an ideal location for a picnic with friends and family.
3. Edinburgh Zoo: This spot can be a good choice if you would want to go for an outing with your children. The zoo is well-known all over the planet for its parade of penguins.
You can also see other animals such as the Tiger, Rhino, Polar Bear, Koala Bear and much more. The facility has initiated various research programmes and projects for the protection and breeding of the endangered species that are on the verge of extermination.
