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Cruise ships visiting Edinburgh either dock at the port of Leith or anchor off South Queensferry by the Forth bridges and tender passengers ashore.
Along the Royal Mile between the castle and Holyrood — historic and atmospheric.
Elegant Georgian streets with shopping and many hotels.
The revived waterfront, with restaurants, good value and access to the cruise port.
West of the center by the rail station, with tram links to the airport.
Guesthouses and student-area value near the university.
The landmark Victorian railway hotel with its clock tower at the east end of Princes Street.
Check rates at The BalmoralZoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.
May–September is best; August festival season and Hogmanay (New Year) bring the highest rates.
In August during the festivals and over Hogmanay at New Year — book very early for those dates.
Both are central and walkable; the Old Town is more historic, the New Town more elegant.
Yes — it is often cheaper, has great restaurants and is handy for the cruise port.