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Once you arrive for your holidays in Edinburgh you'll easily want to see/do everything! The best way to make the most out of your time and money is by getting an Edinburgh Pass. It includes entry into 27 attractions, a 90-page guidebook, discounts to restaurants and a transport pass.

Essentials in Edinburgh

There are many things which can be experienced without spending a single pound. For example, walking along the Water of Leith, catching live folk music at a pub in the Old Town and visiting Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano outside the city centre. Climb to the top for great views of the city!

Edinburgh Castle: This stronghold has seen the likes of kings and queens, armies and battles. Today it's the most popular attraction in all of Scotland, not only for its history but for its views. Head up on a clear day and you can see as far as Fife.

Arthur's Seat: Did you know Edinburgh is built around a volcano? Now extinct, Arthur's Seat is smack-dab in the city centre in Holyrood Park, 650 acres of moor-land and fields.

Rosslyn Chapel: Now popular thanks to The Da Vinci Code, this 15th century chapel is a monument to the art of the masons and their stone carvings which are rich in symbolism. Many believe there are hidden tunnels underneath the church adding to the mystery of this place.

Festivals:August is peak festival time in Edinburgh. The International Festival started it all in the 1940s. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is iconic; millions gather to watch the kilted bagpipers march below Edinburgh Castle. For something more alternative, the Fringe Festival certainly delivers. Comedy theatre and avant-garde everything, it's the largest art festival in the world! Jazz & Blues, international book and film festivals...

Whisky: No one knows for sure when the Scotsmen started producing whisky but nowadays their "water of life" is known around the world. If you don't have the chance to tour a distillery, at least take the chance to taste some at a local pub.

Find more information on edinburgh.org.

Accommodations in Edinburgh

As far as hotels in Edinburgh go, there are plenty of choices from luxury suites to cosy bed & breakfasts. Edinburgh certainly has enough rooms for all its visitors but when August and September roll around, it can be much harder to find something last minute at a reasonable price. During the off season, some B&Bs close for a few months, making it harder to find budget rooms in the city.

As for prices, hotel rooms at large hotels are always cheaper during the weekends than during mid-week since they cater to business travellers. If you want to connect with the locals though, bed and breakfasts are the way to go and they're almost always cheaper. Pilrig, Murrayfield and Sciennes offer plenty of B&Bs to choose from. Don't worry about staying in the outskirts of town, the city centre is a mere 15 minute bus ride away.