In Edinburgh, apartment rentals are the most common accommodation type. In addition, apartment rentals here have an average cost of £194 a night as well as a median size of 84 m². Furthermore, most apartment rentals in Edinburgh can host 5 people, which makes Edinburgh a perfect holiday spot for medium-sized groups and families. You could also search and find other property types in Edinburgh. House rentals are another typical property type in Edinburgh with 1,099 currently listed. House rentals in Edinburgh are 64 m² on average, with prices averaging £170 per night.
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Popular holiday rental amenities in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a great holiday spot if you want a property with a pool. A few of the accommodation options there provide one. Our data shows that more house rentals include pools than hotel rooms. Also, they can welcome 7 holidaymakers, on average, while hotel rooms with pools can accommodate an average of 4 visitors. In Edinburgh, one-third of the holiday lettings with a pool are situated near the water. In Edinburgh, there are many options if you're searching for a rental that welcomes pets. If this is a top requirement for you, check the apartment rentals in Edinburgh. It is the most pet-friendly type of accommodation there. You can also look for pet-friendly properties that are centrally located. In Edinburgh, a few of the holiday lettings are situated within 2 kilometres of the city centre.
Price and Availability Index Edinburgh
Holiday Letting Price Information in Edinburgh
The graph shows the average letting prices for the next twelve months in Edinburgh. The most expensive week to book a holiday letting in Edinburgh is in August (25/08 - 01/09). In November (10/11 - 17/11), prices will hit an average low of £114 per night.
Holiday Home Availability Information in Edinburgh
This graph shows the holiday letting availability rate for the next twelve months. The busiest time to book a holiday letting in Edinburgh so far is in August (10/08 - 17/08), where only 42 rentals are available. The week with the most available accommodations is in October (13/10 - 20/10), with 74 of the vacation rentals available.
The weather in Edinburgh
Find the Edinburgh climate diagram. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh with average maximum temperatures of 19°. No heat wave is expected in February, where minimum average temperatures usally hit a 1° low. It may rain 29 days in January while it typically rains only 17 days in March.
Surround yourself with history in your Edinburgh accommodation
The City of Edinburgh is a truly special place and an absolutely essential stop on any visit to the UK and Scotland. Steeped in history, the city's stone turrets, sweeping bridges and rocky edifices make for a magical maze to explore by both day or night. With its magnificent castle, claimed as JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwarts, winding stone walkways, multiple galleries, theatres, clubs and bars, you'll find enough to keep you occupied for a number of days. Finding Edinburgh holiday lettings in the city centre or outskirts is also incredibly easy, and in your Edinburgh holiday home you'll find yourself only metres away from discovering yet another of Edinburgh's ancient secrets.
Getting to Edinburgh
Edinburgh has its own airport, which caters for flights from 120 countries, serving a large number of airlines. Making your way from the airport to your Edinburgh holiday letting couldn't be easier, with a range of buses, trams and taxis on offer. The bus takes roughly 25 minutes to Edinburgh's Waverly Train Station, as does driving or the tram, which takes you to Princess Street, the city's main high street. Alternatively, if you're making your way to Edinburgh from London, trains run regularly from Euston train station and take between 4 and 5 hours.
Breakfast and dinner delights in Edinburgh
Edinburgh not only offers a wide range of international culinary options, it also provides the intrepid traveller with a taste of traditional Scottish cuisine in all its glory. Walking down the Royal Mile, you will encounter many pubs that offer Scottish fare. This will include the famous full Scottish fried breakfast, usually including eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato, black pudding, white pudding, soda bread and haggis. Haggis is also available as part of a full dinner in the evenings, and is a rich meaty dish that will certainly warm your bones after a day spent hiking the hills of the city.
If you prefer a little more variety, then make your way to the Grass Market in the Old Town or to Rose Street in New Town. Both areas offer a range of international restaurants including French, Indian, Italian and Oriental. Most Edinburgh holiday lettings are within walking distance of these areas, so in your Edinburgh holiday letting , you'll never be too far from your next meal.
Get lost in the magic of Edinburgh's history
Edinburgh is literally bursting with sights and activities, which is why it is definitely recommended to schedule a number of days to explore the city fully. Book an Edinburgh holiday letting around the town centre to ensure you're never more than a fifteen-minute walk away from the action. First of all, make sure you take the time to visit Edinburgh Castle and enjoy the views from the top. Walking down from the castle, you can walk along the famous Royal Mile, a cobbled pedestrianised road full of traditional shops selling Scottish fudge, kilts, tartan goods and whisky. This area is called the 'Old Town', and we strongly advise you to explore this area by foot. Making your way down to the Cowgate, you'll discover the town's lower, darker layers. Along these winding roads you can take part in guided tours and learn about the city's dark history of witches, famous ghosts and the infamous murdering duo Burke and Hare.
Making your way towards the New Town area, be sure to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Carlton Hill. This hilltop has a host of architectural wonders, including the enormous Grecian style columns of the National Monument of Scotland, the tallest view point in the city at the Nelson Monument and the City Observatory, which includes its own Gothic Tower.
The Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival
Edinburgh is one of the cultural treasures of the UK and no travel guide to the city can ever go without mentioning the annual Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival. Taking place between July and August every year, these two festivals cause the entire city to explode with theatre, music, poetry and art. The combination of these two festivals make them the biggest arts festival in the world, with internationally renowned artists travelling in to perform. Every year, over 3000 shows take place with many featuring free admission or with some of the top prices only just reaching £10 or £15. Performances begin at 10am in the morning and continue into the night, so you can watch several in a day if you have the energy! From Shakespeare performed in a tree to comedy performed in caravans, the festival is a truly unique experience. Book your own Edinburgh holiday home early to avoid disappointment, as this time of year is incredibly popular!
Encounter Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat
Described by Robert Louis Stevenson as 'a hill for magnitude', Arthur's Seat is a relatively easy climb, and offers sweeping city views. It's close to Edinburgh Castle and the city centre.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Belonging to the Queen for over 40 years, this yacht now lies anchored in Edinburgh. Explore the many rooms before concluding the tour with tea and cake in the on-board restaurant.
Old Town
Home to St. Giles' Cathedral and the National Museum of Scotland, the oldest part of Edinburgh beguiles with its architecture, boutiques and outstanding eateries.
Edinburgh Castle
Dominating Edinburgh's skyline from its location on Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle looks magical by night. During your visit, take the guided tour and stay for the 1pm firing of the canon.
Royal Mile
The city's most iconic street stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. Feast on fish and chips and savour some scotch in a pub along here for a true taste of Scotland's Royal Mile.
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