Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Edinburgh is packed to the gills during the festival period (August) and over Hogmanay
(New Year). If you want a room during these periods, book as far in advance as you can -
a year ahead if possible.
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It's best to book at least a few months ahead for accommodation at Easter and from mid-
May to mid-September.
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Edinburgh accommodation costs: budget is less than £60, midrange £60 to £150, and top
end is more than £150, based on the cost of a double room with breakfast.
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If you're staying for a week or more, a short-term or serviced apartment might be more
economical.
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Edinburgh Information Centre (
Click here
) has a last-minute booking service; £5 fee.
Useful Websites
of accommodation and weekend break offers.
Best Budget
Edinburgh Central SYHA
( 524 2090;
www.edinburghcentral.org
; 9 Haddington Pl, Leith
Walk; dm/s/tw £25/49/74;
)
Hostelling Scotland's five-star establishment close to the
city centre.
Smart City Hostel
( 0870 892 3000;
www.smartcityhostels.com
;
50 Blackfriars St; dm from
£22, tr £107;
)
A big (620 beds), bright, modern hostel in the heart of the Old Town.
Argyle Backpackers
( 667 9991;
www.argyle-backpackers.co.uk
; 14 Argyle Pl; dm £17-22, d &
tw £45-65; )
A quiet and relaxed hostel in terraced house with conservatory and walled
garden.
Malone's Old Town Hostel
( 226 7648;
www.maloneshostel.com
; 14 Forrest Rd; dm £20-25;
)
Comfortable new hostel above an Irish pub, just south of Royal Mile.
