subject: How To Find The Perfect Self Catering Accommodation In Edinburgh [print this page] Edinburgh is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Europe. It is the capital and the second largest city in Scotland. It is also called "Auld Reekie", which means "Old Smoky". The thick smoke given out of buildings after burning coal and wood, gave rise to this nickname. Its rich history can be traced back to the Bronze Age. The city is marked with beautiful Medieval, Georgian and Stone monuments, which provide a feast for the tourists. Every year it manages to attract approximately 1million visitors from abroad, making it the second most visited tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.
Edinburgh is the perfect place for a vacation. Whether you are planning a group outing or a small family vacation, it has something to offer everyone. It offers you around 15 festivals throughout the year. The most famous one is unquestionably Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh International Film Festival, whose inception occurred in 1957. The former one is the official festival and therefore consists of enormous celebrations showcasing classical and contemporary theatre, dance, music and opera, whereas the Film Festival is the world's longest running film festival. The third major festival is Edinburgh Military Tattoo, whose commencement occurred around 50 years ago.
Besides these festivals, Edinburgh also offers some spectacular sights, which are certainly worth visiting. You will be able to find different types of trips in and around the city, although most of the tourist attractions are located centrally. In fact, you can easily walk around the city or take a bike; a private escort would also be a wise choice. Before deciding on what to see, you must first decide on where to stay in the city. You have a broad range of options to choose from. As the city of Edinburgh is rather compact, you have less issue with the location of your accommodation.
The main types of accommodation are hotels, hostels, inns, caravans, bunk houses and guest houses. There are a lot of self catering accommodation in Edinburgh for those people who fancy more flexibility and privacy. You can find a wide variety of self-catering apartments that come with a touch of sophistication and are specialised to give a modern touch. They are ideal for those people who want a home-away-from-home.
A major attraction of these apartments is that it allows you to prepare your own food, and thus saves you from the hassle of buying food from outside. The home cooked meals also cost less than the food found outside. This also ensures that you are having fresh food. The capacity of the apartment varies and may accommodate between 1 to 20 guests at a time. The city gets quite busy during the festive season, so finding the right accommodation might become difficult. Therefore to avoid any last minute disappointment pre-book the apartment. All in all, self-catering accommodation in Edinburgh can greatly enhance your vacationing experience. There are a lot of websites which allow you to compare the apartments and they also let you book them online.
