When deciding on a hotel to stay at in Edinburgh , it is important to know the distinction between the centre’s very different sides: the Georgian New Town is a realm of leafy boulevards and grand townhouses. In the medieval Old Town, you’ll find an abundance of closes and snickelways where a history of dark deeds was once conducted at nightfall. Or perhaps you would prefer a few nights in the city’s suburbs? Stockbridge has a village vibe with its bustling brunch spots and welcoming wine bars, and once-industrial Leith has seen warehouses turned into fine-dining restaurants and chi-chi coffee shops.

But whether you choose to fill your stay with history, culture, and the whine of bagpipes drifting up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, or a cosier corner of the Scottish capital filled with exciting new restaurants and snug cafes, the question remains: where is the best place to settle in for the night?…