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City Breaks

 

Edinburgh City Breaks are popular with visitors from all over the UK and the rest of the world. There really is no better city for a short weekend break than Edinburgh and the Best Western Bruntsfield Hotel's comfort will ensure you are perfectly placed to take in some of the city's most beautiful sights. Minutes away from the hotel you will discover Edinburgh's old town district with its historic architecture, craft shops and restaurants. Alternatively, you can join the bustle of the nearby city centre - Princes Street has everything for the passionate weekend shopper. With so many attractions, you will soon see why our guests keep coming back for more.

What to do and see on your Edinburgh Weekend Break

The City of Edinburgh has always been a favoured destination for bargain short breaks or a weekend break. Edinburgh has always had the historic attractions popular with many visitors but now, thanks to several new attractions, it has more to offer than ever.

Top sights to visit on Edinburgh weekend breaks include:

  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • The Royal Mile
  • National Galleries of Scotland
  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Museum of Scotland
  • Dynamic Earth - a journey through the evolution of our planet
  • Edinburgh Dungeon
  • The Scottish Parliament

Much to see & do on your Edinburgh Weekend Break

Edinburgh's cosmopolitan appeal makes it a city for everyone:

Gourmet restaurants sit comfortably beside traditional Scottish bars
High street shopping alongside serious designer stores
Cinemas beside theatres and galleries.
The buzz of the city beside the peaceful city parks and gardens.
Additionally, Edinburgh has shopping to rival any European city from the traditional style of the famous Jenners department store, to the cosmopolitan chic of Harvey Nichols, to the designer shops of the Old Town and New Town areas.

But don't take our word for it:

  • The readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine voted Edinburgh their favourite city in 2002.
  • "Edinburgh is an extraordinary city with a unique blend of culture, sophistication and architecture" - Lonely Planet Guide.
  • "To emerge from the bustling, subterranean bowels of Waverley Station and to find yourself in the very heart of such a glorious city is a happy experience indeed" - Bill Bryson, Travel Writer.

To book a Break in Edinburgh view our Rates and Reservations  or our Special Packages to see what fantastic offers the hotel has at the moment.