Article  Edinburgh Accommodation and Luxury Hotels Edinburgh has a wide selection of luxury accommodation throughout the city, with some of the best hotel in Scotland based here.  The main area of Edinburgh is Princes Street and many of the most popular five star hotels are situated either on or nearby this street. This is an ideal location for exploring the city from with both the main bus and railway stations situated to the north and south of this street only a few minutes walk away.  Several of the most popular attractions in Edinburgh are also close by including Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Dungeon. The price of accommodation in Edinburgh is quite high compared to other areas in Scotland with the average room per night costing around £100 in the peak season.  The price of a luxury hotel can be significantly higher than this depending on when you visit and whether you can get a good deal. The best time to visit Edinburgh is during August, this is when the fringe festival and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo run.  These two events attract thousands of extra visitors to the city making this the busiest time to visit Edinburgh also.  If you are planning a holiday during this time it is best to book well in advance as the accommodation around the city centre fills up quickly.  You may also find that the price of accommodation is higher during this time also due to the increase demand for rooms. If you want to visit at a time when the weather is mild and the prices are reasonable then March to May is a good period.  These months are just before the peak months and you may be able to find some good deals on many of the top hotels in Edinburgh. The most popular five star luxury hotels in Edinburgh is probably the Balmoral, it is an icon of the city and offers a supreme standard of luxury.  Its restaurant is one of the few Michelin star restaurants in Scotland and it has an excellent range of facilities including a luxury spa.   The Balmoral has a prime location at the start of Princes Street next to the tourist information centre and within walking distance of the main attractions and transport links in the city. One of the best value luxury hotels in the city is the Howard, it has a five star rating and is just a few minutes walk north of Princes Street.  This hotel offers luxury accommodation for under £100 a night and it offers great value for money. It was recently voted as one of the top 25 city hotels in the world on Trip Advisor and with only 18 rooms you get a very personal service.  Added By nab82ba Email niallbuchanan@roomsinscotland.com Category General Articles Author Niall Buchanan Add To Favorites Print This Article Email Article To A Friend Post Comments   Rate This Article (0) 1 - Poor2345 - Good678910 - Excellent Added On Mon Mar 23rd,2009     Relevant Images  No images have been Uploaded