The Scottish capital’s oldest district dates back to Medieval times. Its long history has been well-preserved in the steep winding cobbled streets, narrow wynds and towering crammed buildings. Originally built on a glacial ridge, the Old Town is also home to a castle set atop a dormant volcano and a palace, as well as a vast number of tourist attractions and the most notable modern building, the contrasting Scottish Parliament. Its main artery, The Royal Mile (named after the two regal residences at either end) forms the heart of the annual Fringe Festival and a meeting point for almost all of the city walking tours. Here are our favourite 5 star and luxury hotels in the Old Town
Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
House Of Gods Hotel
(4 stars)If you want pure decadence and lashings of theatrical opulence for your next stay in Edinburg, look no further. House of Gods’ design is infused with deco-style drama at every turn – velvet cushions and heavy drapes, curtained four-poster beds, mahogany antique furniture, parquet flooring, fringed lampshades, oak panelled walls, gleaming freestanding gleaming Victorian tubs and palms. The colour palette revolves around dark, rich hues of deep red and rooms come full of surprises, like hidden TV mirrors and coffee machines secreted out of immediate sight. Lilith’s lounge features a curated cocktail list that’s inspired by rock n’ roll’s tales of hotel debauchery.