Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Before You Go
When to Go
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Winter (Dec-Feb)
Cold and dark, occasional snow; Christmas decorations, Hogmanay
and Burns Night celebrations.
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Spring (Mar-May)
Cold to mild, damp, occasional sun; flowers and blossom every-
where.
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Summer (Jun-Aug)
Mild to warm but occasionally wet; main tourist season, city packed
out for festival in August.
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Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Mild to chilly, often damp; autumn colours in parks, tourist crowds
have left.
Book Your Stay
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Hotels and hostels are found throughout the Old and New Towns; midrange B&Bs and
guesthouses are concentrated outside the centre in the suburbs of Tollcross, Bruntsfield,
Newington and Pilrig.
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If you're driving, don't even think about staying in the city centre unless your hotel has its
own private car park - parking in the centre is a nightmare.
