By Chris Leadbeater PUBLISHED: 06:49 EST, 13 August 2013 | UPDATED: 06:49 EST, 13 August 2013 It is famed as an iconic weekend break destination – especially at this time of year, when its Fringe and Art Festivals turn it into a colourful mass of laughter and cool culture. Throw in some of Britain’s best-loved tourist sights – the historic stretch of the Royal Mile; the 12th century Castle rising high on its bluff; the rearing hilltops of Arthur’s Seat – and you have a splendid location that pulls in holidaymakers in their thousands. Pretty damn steep: Edinburgh has great scenery, in the form of Arthur's Seat - but a visit may cost you
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Survey finds Scottish capital is the most pricey UK city for one-night stay
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Cambridge, London and Brighton also high on list of expensive options
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Nottingham is rated as the best-value getaway option from 20 UK cities
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Birmingham has risen in price in last year, but remains a good value choice
@placeholder topped the poll for the average price of a four-star hotel booking, at £207.51 for a single night’s stay – proving over £20 more costly than its nearest competitor Brighton (£180.12) and over £30 higher than third-placed Cambridge (£173 per night).