Edinburgh City Breaks 2025/2026
Our Edinburgh City Break Guide 2025/2026
Just a few hours away by train or one hour by plane, Edinburgh is a great city break destination, full of history, culture and plenty of activities to keep you entertained.
The Scottish capital, Edinburgh is surrounded by beautiful scenery so if for some unknown reason the city gets too much, there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas. A round of golf in St Andrew's perhaps, or some adventurous sea kayaking on the Firth of Forth, make for an adventurous weekend break.Whatever it is you enjoy, a trip to Edinburgh will be a great match, whether you visit Edinburgh with friends, family or as a couple.
Iconic Must-Visit Attractions In Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Arthur's Seat
Underground Vaults
Camera Obscura
Getting To, From & Around Edinburgh
Depending on where you are travelling in from, there are travel options, including travelling by plane, train and automobile. You can book your hotel on its own or with transport as part of a city break package. ATOL protected brands like lastminute.com, Expedia and easyJet Holidays can offer flight and hotel trips.
Travelling By Train
Trains run regularly between many cities in the UK, including Leeds, London and Plymouth and is a great option if you don't have a car. You'll likely arrive into one of the city's two main stations Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket, both of which are very central. From there, your hotel might be within walking distance, or a short bus or tram ride away.
Travelling By Plane
With flights to Edinburgh from less than £50 return, flying is the quickest way to get from Southern England, but it does mean you have to face the airports. You can fly to Edinburgh International Airport from cities like Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton and London with airlines like British Airways, easyJet and Loganair. A taxi can be a stress free way to get from the airport to the city centre, especially if where you are staying is not on a direct bus or tram route, however, the tram is a far more affordable and easy option, especially if it's just two of you visiting.
Travelling By Car
Driving to Edinburgh is another option, however, routes from the South of England can be long and tiresome. That said, it does give you the freedom once you're in the area to travel around with more flexibility. For example, heading out to Leith, the coast and The Royal Yacht Britannia can be much easier when you have a car. It's worth bearing in mind that many hotels don't necessarily have their own car parks and you may need to use public ones which will come at an additional cost.
Getting Around The City
By far one of the best ways to explore the city is by foot. This city is great for walking and is becoming more and more accessible for those with disabilities. Public transport is also really good in the city with plenty of bus and tram links. You can also hire bikes to get around and explore the city.
