Destination 01
Amsterdam
Compare central addresses, canal-side areas and the journeys in your city break.
Read the destination guide ↗A small atlas for curious days
A city to explore. A base that makes sense.
Thoughtful city breaks in Amsterdam and Edinburgh, with neighbourhood choices and hotel details kept together.
Find your starting point ↗02 cities / 08 staysPick a city. Find your rhythm.
Destination 02
Edinburgh
Choose deliberately between the Old Town, Grassmarket and New Town.
Read the destination guide ↗A good place to begin
Your city break, in three small decisions.
The stay shortlist / 08 addresses
Good addresses.
Great starting points.
Amsterdam
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam
A city base on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
Station-side centre
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Edinburgh
ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
A New Town base by St Andrew Square
New Town
Explore this stay ↗Take a moment to plan
Small notes for curious days.
Planning note / 01
Choose a neighbourhood before a room
Amsterdam and Edinburgh reward a trip built from small areas rather than a race between landmarks.
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Planning note / 02
A flexible city day
Cluster nearby visits, check entry times, and leave a gap for a slow lunch or an unexpected street.
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Planning note / 03
Book a room for the city you want to explore
Compare Amsterdam and Edinburgh addresses, building access and the room format that fits your city break.
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A note from the editor
A little research.
More room for the trip.
Alexandra Beaumont brings together destination choices, hotel details and the questions worth asking before you book.
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