New Town

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

(http://www.syha.org.uk/sy...) 9 haddington place, eh7 4al, 0131 524 2090. splendid large hostel near the top of leith walk, about 10 minutes walk from waverley station. the hostel opened in september 2006, and replaces edinburgh eglinton and bruntsfield youth hostels, which are now closed. unusually for the syha, it serves meals and the cafe is open to the public. there is also a self catering kitchen, and plasma screens abound. in addition to dormitories, some rooms including singles are available. from â£16 for a dormitory bed.

Bus Station Backpackers Hostel

(http://www.hostel-edinbur...). this is a brand new hostel located 90m from st. andrews bus station. small and friendly, dorms from 11 pounds including breakfast and free internet.

Big hostel located in the West End of the New Town. They have a late checkout time of 12PM, and offer free internet, free laptop rent, as well as free breakfast served till 12. Also features a bar and pool tables and a bean bag cinema. The rooms are clean and it is possible to have individual rooms. Lockers can be rent for free

Great location just off the top of Leith Walk, close to the Playhouse Theatre and Broughton Street, and less than 10 minutes walk from Waverley Station. Twin, triple and family rooms available. Fairly basic - most facilities are shared.

Here at Dickins we let special, hand-picked apartments and houses all year round from three days up to six months. Our properties have been chosen because they are unique, special, reflect Edinburgh and feel like a home from home.

4 star rated New Town guest house. Only a 10 minute walk from the Princes Street

City centre hotel with 3 stars

A well established, friendly, family-run and fully non-smoking 3* Guest House, centrally situated at the eastern edge of the New Town and just a few minutes walk from the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and the main bus and train stations. Offering charming, comfortable accommodation and good value for it’s central location. Easy walking distance to many principal cultural, historical and retail landmarks

Situated in the Haymarket area and featured in the 2008 Michelin Guide. Gorgeous dining room and serves an organic breakfast

4 star hotel with views over Princess Street gardens up to Edinburgh castle.

The Caledonian Hilton

Princes street, tel +44 0131 222 8888 (http://www.hilton.com/en/...). a five star hotel situated within the building of the old caledonian railway station. this century old hotel is centrally located and holds fantastic views of the edinburgh castle on one side. three restaurants are situated within the hotel as well as two separate bars. prices vary from â£35 for a basic double to â£400 for a luxurious suite and they are luxurious.

The Howard Hotel

34 great king street, tel: +44 0131 557 3500 (http://www.thehoward.com/). the howard is a small privately owned 5-star georgian retreat in the heart of edinburgh's historic new town.

Centrally located in the New Town area of Edinburgh, Princes Street.