Where to stay in Edinburgh?

**Nervous Jock** · 17th April 09, 10:29 AM

The Ellersley House is really close to the airport bus route but to be fair is more than a couple of block from the city centre (unless you are doing American measurement) it a decent 25 min walk from the west end of town let alone old town.

A lot of this will depend on your budget, There are lots of chain hotels which should be cheap and available but cab get busy at weekends. I might suggest the IBIS which is just off the mid point of high street, or Jurys in Jeffrey street. There also Premier inn Travel Lodge and apex hotels. If your only here one night I imagine you want to be out more than in the hotel. although hotels in the grassmarket are noisy at weekends. Even the royal scot in abercrombie terrace is a possibility very nice location in georgian terrace in the new town not sure about the price for that tho. You could also try hotels in royal terrace at the east end of the city centre but so you know its on the edge of the pink triangle

Quite a lot of rental companies here will drop cars, just be aware parking at many of these hotels is limited.

**starbkjrus** · 17th April 09, 10:42 AM

We like The Parliament House. It's just off Princes Street at the base of Calton Hill. Just a short walk to Waverly Station.

**Clockwork John** · 17th April 09, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

The Ellersley House is really close to the airport bus route but to be fair is more than a couple of block from the city centre (unless you are doing American measurement) it a decent 25 min walk from the west end of town let alone old town.

Perhaps I should change that to a short bus ride from Princes Street. It's been a couple of years, and I've got a lot on my mind right now, so I'm not surprised I didn't remember some of the details correctly.

**Firetacoma** · 17th April 09, 11:02 AM

Thanks to all for the suggestions... sounds like the Marriott might fit the bill for this leg of the trip!

**Nervous Jock** · 17th April 09, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Firetacoma

Thanks to all for the suggestions... sounds like the Marriott might fit the bill for this leg of the trip!

If your here I'd make the effort to try to get a place in town

**Phil** · 17th April 09, 12:34 PM

I know Jock Scot suggested me but as I never stay in any Edinburgh hotels I am probably the last person to advise you. What I would say is that you might be best picking up a hire car at Edinburgh airport then driving to a hotel for the night before setting off on your travels. Arnold Clark have a depot there and I know them to be a highly reputable firm if you are looking for suggestions. There will be other big name rental companies there too.
I would not recommend driving into Edinburgh. It is a nightmare at the moment in the centre with roads closed due to tram works and even for locals finding your way around is a problem. It is not dangerous so don't be worried about that, but the route your map tells you is likely to be blocked and finding an alternative is hell. believe me.
I take it you are planning to "do Edinburgh" at the end of your visit so you would be best heading off on your travels and find a hotel en-route. There are plenty of Travelodges around and try TripAdvisor for plenty of helpful advice.

**Flag Folder** · 17th April 09, 04:29 PM

Last year about this time we stayed in a B & B about a 15min bus ride to the south of Princess Street. It is much cheaper to rent the car on line from the US than to rent it there. You might look into B & Bs for your longer stay, they are more personal and homey than the hotels and a very filling breakfast is included. I also recommend that you get Rick Steves' book Great Britian or Europe Through the Back Door. I found them both to be extremely helpful, for planning the trip and getting to places I would not have found on my own.
I would recommend the literary pub crawl tour.