Edinburgh is one of the most interesting old cities in Europe, steeped in history much to the chagrin of some who might feel it’s some kind of open-air museum. However, the city has evolved socially and is very cosmopolitan with three universities and a very active commercial and art scene. Visitors to the city can hear the deafening sound of gunshots at Edinburgh Castle at one o’clock or listen to the deafening roar of the crowd at one of the city’s two best football clubs, close to some of the best Edinburgh hotels.

Nightlife in Edinburgh is excellent and there is a wide variety of venues and genres to choose from. Many of the city center clubs can be found in the cavernous bases of some of the city’s old buildings. The Caves and Jazz Bar are two such places where clubbers can enjoy a nice, relaxed atmosphere before heading to one of the more mainstream-oriented venues, like the ever-popular Po Na Na or the luxurious Opal Lounge in George Street.

Edinburgh’s main attraction is the city’s 800-year-old castle. A miniature historic town in its own right, the castle has a number of things of interest to visitors, including the former palace, birthplace of King James VI, home of the mythical stone of fate and the famous Gatehouse and Portcullis. . The Royal Mile has a number of old and new visitor attractions, the most notable and controversial being the new Scottish Parliament Building.

The selection of hotels in Edinburgh is vast, ranging from good budget hotels to the most opulent hotels that guests may wish to stay at. For an excellent three star, the Holiday Inn Express in the heart of the city center is ideal and looking much more elegant than its price suggests, the hotel has a modest entrance into a large Georgian terrace. The royal terrace hotel is a good four star hotel with an interesting variation of suites, some of which are imaginative to say the least.

For visitors planning the trip of a lifetime, the Sheraton Grand Hotel would be the hotel of choice. The five-star hotel has views of the castle, a choice of excellent restaurants to rival the best in the city centre, and an excellent spa for leisure time between museums and nights out. For fitness fanatics there are excellent facilities, including a gym that closely resembles a deck from the Starship USS Enterprise with its ambient blue roof dome, the Sheraton is one of Edinburgh’s most opulent hotels.