Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pollock Halls of Residence ££
(
0131-651 2007;
www.edinburghfirst.co.uk
; 18 Holyrood Park Rd; s/tw from £45/85;
Jun-Aug; )
This is a modern student complex belonging to the University of Edin-
burgh, with 2000 rooms (500 with en suite bathroom). It's busy and often noisy, but close
to the city centre, with Arthur's Seat as a backdrop. Available during summer vacation
only (see website for dates).
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Salisbury Hotel££
(
0131-667 1264;
www.the-salisbury.co.uk
; 45 Salisbury Rd; s/d/f from £80/115/135;
)
Boutique-style guest house set in a quiet, comfortable Georgian villa with large
garden.
HOTEL
Menzies Guest House£
(
0131-229 4629;
www.menzies-guesthouse.co.uk
; 33 Leamington Tce; per person
£25-50)
Clean, friendly and well-run place with seven high-ceilinged Victorian rooms
spread over three floors. The cheaper rooms, with shared bathroom, are small but offer ex-
cellent value.
B&B
Kenvie Guest House££
(
0131-668 1964;
www.kenvie.co.uk
; 16 Kilmaurs Rd; r per person £30-45; )
Top
value, warm welcome. Situated in a quiet side street but close to a main bus route.
B&B
Leith Walk & Pilrig St
Northeast of the New Town, the area around Leith Walk and Pilrig St has lots of guest
houses, all within about a mile of the centre. To get there, take bus 11 from Princes St.
Millers 64££
(
0131-454 3666;
www.millers64.com
; 64 Pilrig St; s from £80, d £90-150; )
Luxury
textiles, colourful cushions, stylish bathrooms and fresh flowers added to a warm Edin-
burgh welcome make this Victorian town house a highly desirable address. There are just
two bedrooms (and a minimum three-night stay during festival periods) so book well in
advance.
B&B
