Popular with people young and old, those seeking luxurious stays at the top Stewart hotels in Edinburgh and those who are more interested in the great outdoors and natural attractions around the city, Edinburgh combines its central location with ornate buildings, inspiring architecture, and some beautiful green spaces ideal for visitors and residents alike to enjoy.
As far flung as you can possibly be from central London, visiting Edinburgh up in Scotland is more than just a day trip – leading to visitors and travellers seeking rooms in Stewart by Heeton Concept alongside other hotels. Regardless of your hotel location, however, there is something for everyone right on your doorstep in Edinburgh, with this blog introducing a few of the most prominent and popular stopping points across the city.
Setting and Surroundings
The first thing that strikes you when you arrive in Edinburgh is the combination of ornate architecture and the prosperous economy which somehow strikes a delicate balance between the city being presented as a thriving and vibrant modern location and somewhere rich with history and culture.
As you wander the streets of Edinburgh, past hotels, restaurants, churches, and townhouses, you cannot help but be drawn towards the citadel and Edinburgh castle which is perched up above the city and looks down on the day to day activity taking place.
The climate of Scotland is such that Edinburgh is often best visited during the summer months when the weather is at its warmest, driest, and most amenable to outdoor adventures and exploring – however, there are plenty of indoor attractions too including the National Museum of Scotland and the exquisite National Gallery of Modern Art.
Events and Things to Do
Summer isn’t just when Edinburgh benefits from the sunshine – it also marks the start of the outdoor and summer festivals season, including the iconic Edinburgh Fringe Festival which takes place in August and which is responsible for launching the career of many a famous comedian. During these summer months, all of the Stewart Aparthotels get booked up well in advance meaning that visitors need to plan their trip to ensure they have somewhere to stay and can secure bookings at and tickets to all of their favoured attractions and dining spots.
If comedy isn’t your thing or you’re looking for something a little outside of the city, then the Arthur’s Seat hike offers a challenging route which sits high above the city and offers an unrivalled view across to the sunset or sunrise beyond the landmarks. Around an hour of uphill trekking is all it takes to access this view, and while it is often busy with other walkers there is plenty of space to seek and enjoy your own corner of paradise up on Arthur’s Seat.
And that’s not the only green space that Edinburgh has to offer – with Calton Hill and St Andrew Square both popular walking destinations which offer enviable views towards the Heeton Concept Hotel and beyond, affording you all the exercise you need to earn a battered mars bar or alternative Scottish delicacy when you get back down into the centre of the city.
