Hopetoun Crescent Apartment ****

The Hopetoun Crescent Apartment in Edinburgh's East New Town overlooks delightful public gardens; this Edinburgh city-center self-catering apartment is just a few steps from Leith Walk, a road which takes you straight into the oldest part of the city. Therefore, great shopping on Princes street, Holyrood House park, and Edinburgh International Festival's venues are all within easy reach. Completely renovated in 2007, a self-catering 1st-floor apartment such as this offers families and small groups an ideal home base in the center of Edinburgh. It gives you the freedom to explore the city, aided by the apartment's helpful information pack, and attend the Edinburgh festival, without having to fit into somebody else's time table. Having your own kitchen, you can also prepare exciting new meals with 100% local ingredients, thereby avoiding the risk of being forced to choose from an overpriced and inflexible menu. If you want someone to take of your laundry, then the Hopetoun Crescent Apartment even offers a laundry service.