But there are also many things that the city has that may sometimes go a bit under the radar.
We asked our readers for the things that they thought were underrated in the city, and they let us know their thoughts.
Keep reading to find out what our readers said were the 14 most underrated things about Edinburgh as a city.

1. Nightlife
Edinburgh's nightlife is serverely underrated. Venues like Sneaky Pete's are among some of the best in the world. Photo: Nick Stewart

2. Rich history
It's hard to believe that Edinburgh's history could be considered underrated, but it might just be the case. Every inch of the city is filled with history. | TripAdvisor

3. Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle's scenic location and architecture is why it has been used as a filming location in the past - including 2018s Outlaw King. It's definitely an underrated part of the city. Photo: Scott Louden

4. Free museums
Edinburgh's free musuems are something to be extremely proud of. Many days have been well spent walking through the exhibits. | National Museum of Scotland
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