If somebody were to mention traveling in Europe, chances are cities such as Paris, London, Rome or Barcelona will pop up in people’s minds. However, there are other underrated cities to visit as well and one of them would be Edinburgh. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It is filled with century’s worth of history, art and architecture. It is also the capital of Scotland and each year it attracts millions of tourist for the above reasons as well as its festivals. In fact, for all these reasons Scotland boasts of a very active tourism industry.

Because of the massive popularity of this city, hotels in Edinburgh are generally booked full throughout the year. This means if you are planning on visiting this city, it is always better to book your hotel rooms as far in advance as possible. Some of the festivals, such as the Edinburgh festival and Edinburgh tattoo festival are so popular that you will have to book as far back as a year in advance to get a room! However, the good news is that there are plenty of hotels to choose from, offering many different price ranges.

Edinburgh can be describes as city filled with cobbled streets, great landscapes and amazing sunsets. It is
surrounded by Scottish lowlands and coastal villages which border the suburbs of Edinburgh. These areas are also worth a visit. Two of the most popular places to visit would be Edinburgh castle and Princess ST gardens. There are many castles, both small and large dotting the landscape of Scotland, but the most impressive of them all is Edinburgh castle. Building of this castle was started over a thousand years ago and as the centuries passed, more and more was added to it, until its final shape we see today. Among other things, it houses the royal Scottish crown jewels.

Princess ST Gardens is an amazing sight to behold. The perfectly manicured lawns and trees and flowers are a must see. At any given time of the day you will see people taking a stroll in the gardens or just relaxing under a tree. It is in a way the Edinburgh’s version of Central Park. One of the highlights of the gardens is the Scottish monument. As far as traveling to Edinburgh is concerned you can reach this city by train or plane. The city has a train station, named Waverly Station and an international airport. The bottom line is that Edinburgh’s diversity will make even the most discerning traveler happy.