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(
0131-622 8120;
www.theknightresidence.co.uk
; 12 Lauriston St; d/2-bedroom apt
£250/437; )
Works by contemporary artists adorn these modern one- and two-bedroom
apartments (available by the night; the latter sleep up to four adults and one child), each
with fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge with cable TV, video and stereo. It
has a good central location in a quiet street only a few minutes' walk from the Grassmar-
ket.
HOTEL
Ten Hill Place££
(
0131-662 2080;
www.tenhillplace.com
;
10 Hill Pl; r from £110; )
This attractive
modern hotel offers good-value accommodation close to the city centre. The standard bed-
rooms are comfortable and stylish with a sober but sophisticated colour scheme in rich
browns, purples and tweedy greens, and appealing modern bathrooms. For a special week-
end, ask for one of the four 'skyline' rooms on the top floor, with king-size beds and pan-
oramic views of Salisbury Crags.
Smart City Hostel£
(
0870 892 3000;
www.smartcityhostels.com
; 50 Blackfriars St; dm from £22, tr £107;
)
A big (620 beds), bright, modern hostel that feels more like a hotel, with a convivi-
al cafe where you can buy breakfast, and mod cons such as keycard access and secure
charging stations for mobile phones, MP3 players and laptops. Lockers in every room, a
huge bar and a central location just off the Royal Mile make this a favourite place to stay
for the young, party-mad crowd - don't expect a quiet night!
HOSTEL
Castle Rock Hostel£
(
0131-225 9666;
www.scotlands-tophostels.com
; 15 Johnston Tce; dm/d £22/50;
)
With its bright, spacious, single-sex dorms, superb views and friendly staff, the 200-bed
Castle Rock has lots to like. It has a great location - the only way to get closer to the
castle would be to pitch a tent on the esplanade - a games room, reading lounge and big-
screen video nights.
HOSTEL
Budget Backpackers£
HOSTEL
