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Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has to be magnificent to rival the landscapes that surround it. And it is! The city, home to nearly 500,000 inhabitants, is steeped in history and medieval architecture that inspires all kinds of daydreams. This means there is no shortage of places of interest, but there are certain must-sees without which your visit would not be complete. Here’s what to do when visiting Edinburgh<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc43 What’s that smell? <\/strong>As you stroll through Edinburgh, you will smell some very special scents. We explain what it is in this article<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd2\ufe0f What you need to know before your trip to Edinburgh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we start our list of things to do in Edinburgh, here are some tips for your next trip to Scotland’s capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should you visit Edinburgh?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best time to visit Edinburgh is arguably\u00a0late spring and early summer<\/strong>.\u00a0This is when the climate is the most favourable.\u00a0In summer, the temperatures are certainly higher, but the showers are also more frequent.\u00a0If the cold doesn’t scare you, you could also try visiting in April, when the Beltane Fire Festival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0takes place. It is guaranteed to amaze you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which hotel should I choose in Edinburgh?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is no shortage of good hotels in the Scottish capital. Here are three, in very different styles. We should warn you: establishments located in the city centre are not cheap, much like in other large cities in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, if you want to combine modernity and practicality, we suggest the\u00a0Ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square<\/strong><\/a>. Yes, the name is a bit long, but this is because it is not the only Ibis in the city.\u00a0Here, you will be only two minutes from Princes Street, and 10 minutes from the station.\u00a0What better way to see the city?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to impress your other half, the\u00a0Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh \u2013 The Caledonian<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is for you.\u00a0Please note, the rooms will cost you at least 500 euros.\u00a0But for this price, in addition to a dream location just one minute from Princes Street and a lovely period building built in 1903 as part of Edinburgh Central Station, you will have a whole host of facilities that are only to be found the most beautiful palaces, like an indoor swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, for smaller budgets, there are some hostels very well rated by their customers, such as the\u00a0Castle Rock Hostel<\/strong><\/a>, located very close to Edinburgh Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n