From cool neighbourhoods full of trendy bars and restaurants to leafy suburbs popular with families and dog lovers – there are so many options when considering where to live that it can get overwhelming.
Scroll look through our photo gallery to see the 10 best places (listed in no particular order) to live in Edinburgh, according to locals.
1. Edinburgh's most popular areas
Scroll through our picture gallery to see the 10 best places to live in Edinburgh, according to locals. Photo: Pixabay
2. Portobello
This seaside suburb in Edinburgh was voted the best neighbourhood in the UK and Ireland at the 2020 Urbanism Awards. Portobello has many things to offer - including a sandy beach, ice cream parlours, arcades and beach-side cafes and bars. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. Old Town
If you can live with the throngs of tourists during the summer months, and don't mind your neighbourhood being invaded by thousands of Fringe-goers, then Edinburgh's Old Town is a good place to be. There's all manner of amazing shops, bars and restaurants - and of course, it all looks quite stunning. Photo: Pixabay
4. Marchmont
Marchmont is a lovely area to live - and it benefits from being right beside The Meadows, which is a great place to relax when the sun shines. It also home to some great little bars and restaurnts. Famous former residents include Muriel Spark, who grew up there and set many of her stories in the area. Photo: Third Party