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Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
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Top-rated hotels

1 The Chester Residence 5.0 of 5 stars 472 reviews
2 Hotel Indigo Edinburgh 5.0 of 5 stars 27 reviews
3 Premier Inn Edinburgh Park - The G... 5.0 of 5 stars 38 reviews
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Top-rated B&Bs

1 20 Albany Street 5.0 of 5 stars 184 reviews
2 14 Hart Street 5.0 of 5 stars 414 reviews
3 Six Brunton Place Guest House 5.0 of 5 stars 166 reviews
4 Gerald's Place 5.0 of 5 stars 499 reviews
5 Elmview 5.0 of 5 stars 409 reviews
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Attractions

1 Gilmerton Cove 5.0 of 5 stars 100 reviews
2 Arthur's Seat 4.5 of 5 stars 737 reviews
3 National Museum of Scotland 4.5 of 5 stars 938 reviews

Tours

1 The Hairy Coo - Free Scottish High... 5.0 of 5 stars 803 reviews
2 Edinburgh Photography Tours Limite... 5.0 of 5 stars 123 reviews
3 Mini Day Tours Scotland 5.0 of 5 stars 62 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Castle Terrace 4.5 of 5 stars 311 reviews
2 Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel Rest... 5.0 of 5 stars 22 reviews
3 Number One 5.0 of 5 stars 195 reviews
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Edinburgh overview

Scotland's capital and second-largest city, Edinburgh's dramatic windswept hills make it a site to behold. Edinburgh is known for its arts festivals and Hogmanay celebrations, where hundreds of thousands of people come to ring in the New Year. Don't miss the surrounding Scottish lowlands, the coastal villages on the outskirts of the city, Arthur's Seat or the famous Royal Mile, where you can see sites like Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse (the Queen's residence in Scotland).

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