Neighbourhoods
Where to stay in Edinburgh during the festivals.
Honest guides to each area worth considering. Walking distances, character, what £900 actually gets you.
Bruntsfield
Family-friendly, independent shops, a 20-minute walk to most venues.
Leith
Edinburgh's working port, now its food capital. Cheaper than the centre, with a 25-minute commute trade-off.
Marchmont
Student tenements south of The Meadows. Performers love it.
New Town
Georgian elegance north of Princes Street. Higher-end, less Fringe-focused.
Old Town
The medieval centre, the highest concentration of Fringe venues. Expensive and never quiet.