Rick's Edinburgh Hotel
You'll find this affordable boutique hotel with the essential Edinburgh Castle backdrop on the New Town’s buzzy Frederick Street.
Where to stay: Designer bar/brasserie Rick’s makes a novel sleep-over, with ten rooms as good as its luxury mojitos. Think customised beds with lamb’s-wool blankets, fluffy bathrobes and Molton Brown smellies.
Sightsee for a snip: Excellent galleries with free entry include the Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery (nationalgalleries.org). The city’s top freebie? The view from Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park at sunset.
Affordable chic eats: Portside French bistro-style Leith Lynx (leithlynx.co.uk) serves lobster soup with brandy, plus catch of the day for around £11.
How to do it: Doubles at Rick’s from £125 B&B. Call 0131-6227800 or visit ricksedinburgh.co.uk.
Find out more: edinburgh.org
