Compare the Old Town if central historic sights dominate, St Andrew Square for a New Town arrival, and Leith if the waterfront rather than the Royal Mile is the point of the trip. Festival dates and the last journey back should be checked before booking.
Use Pierrepont Street for a station-led hostel stay, Broad Street Place for a different central room or dorm comparison, or Bathwick Hill if the mansion-hostel setting outweighs an uphill journey. Keep spa admission separate from room booking.
2 published city guides here. Not a complete country directory. Source-read starter guides and separately researched original guides have different evidence levels. Suggest a missing city.