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There are plenty of guest houses in the Edinburgh area at varying levels of style and comfort and charging a range of prices. The kind of Edinburgh guest house that you choose will depend on a number of things:

• Where you want to be in the city
• Whether you want to stay in a period property
• How long you expect to stay
• When you want to visit
• What your budget is.

Guest House Location

There are plenty of centrally located guest houses in and around the Princes Street area of Edinburgh, which places you nicely between the old part of the city and the Georgian or new part of the city as it is referred to. Generally speaking you can expect to pay more per night in a centrally located guest house, especially if you are visiting during August when the Edinburgh Festival takes place. If you want accommodation at this time you will have to book in advance because the guest houses quickly become booked up at that time of year.

Staying in a Period Property

Many people love the idea of staying in a period property, and there are certainly plenty of period property guest houses in the Edinburgh area. If the guesthouse you are interested in is either centrally located or one of the grander Georgian properties, then you will need to book your accommodation early. Expect to pay more in these properties especially in the busy summer season. If you don’t mind a guest house that is tucked away somewhere, and it shouldn’t be a problem because Edinburgh has a good public transport system, then you may find the prices more affordable. If the guest house is on the outskirts of the city then you may not need to book so far in advance.

Time of Year

Guest houses are often fully booked during the busy summer season and if you haven’t booked ahead of time then it may be difficult finding the accommodation you want. Some guest houses may have a space for the odd night or two but if you plan on staying for most of August for the Festival, then you really should book well ahead of time.

Your Budget

Guest house charges can vary quite considerably. In some areas it is possible to get a room in a guesthouse for around £20 a night, while in others it will be four times that. If you are travelling at the height of the season then many of the guest houses raise their prices during that period and you may find it hard to get something at a price that you can afford. As with many things it is always best to book your accommodation well ahead as you may find you get a bit of a discount.

Edinburgh has plenty of guest houses and a good number of hotels but during the festival season you may find it hard to get the kind of accommodation that you want at a reasonable cost.