Described as “The Free Festival’s version of the Pleasance Courtyard”, the Free Sisters is located on the Cowgate, right in the middle of town. It is a huge bar and hotel complex, and Edinburgh's premier party venue - open from breakfast time until 3am daily. The venue hosts free Fringe shows in six performance spaces around the venue, including on a bus and in a Yurt. There are also four public bars, indoors and out, a large courtyard space to enjoy a drink outside, with a host of food options, plug giant TV sports screens and also a hotel located just to the side.