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Edinburgh Hotels: Best Western Edinburgh City Hotel

Welcome to Best Western Edinburgh City Hotel

The Best Western Edinburgh City is known as one of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets, a quirky 3 star hotel in the very heart of Edinburgh. The hotel is steeped in tradition and history, yet cool and contemporary.  This hotel has been restored in the last decade as ‘Simpsons', (as it was formerly fondly known).


Only a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle, the EICC, Princess Street and top shopping spots and the Edinburgh International Festival Theatre. Located on the doorstep of the Old Town and Grassmarket area the hotel is ideal for those who enjoy Cafes and bars.  The cities financial district is nearby also making The Edinburgh City is an ideal base in Central Edinburgh from which to ‘work or play’.

Competitive rates, bargain city and weekend breaks are on offer throughout the year.  Whether it is leisure or business - a memorable stay is sure to be had at this hotel.

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Best Western Edinburgh City Hotel - view from Lauriston Place

  • Central Location
  • Free WiFi
  • Nearby Secure Parking (resident discount)
  • Within walking distance to EICC, Old Town and Grassmarket, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Princess Street, Art Galleries and Museums plus numerous bars and restaurants to choose from. 
  • Edinburgh International Festival 08 - 8th to 31st August  www.eif.co.uk to link and find out all the up to date information.  
  • Edinburgh's Hogmanay 08  - around the world Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebration is renound! www.edinburghshogmanay.org to find out whats on!
Why not checkout City Breaks, Weekend Breaks, Theatre Breaks, Festival Offers and Hogmanay 2008.

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