Single accommodation in Edinburgh

amictus

I'm planning to spend a weekend in Edinburgh some time in December, travelling up on the Caledonian Sleeper train.

I have had a quick look at accommodation and have found that hotels tend to offer rooms for double occupancy, which work out rather expensive for one person. Using a guesthouse would obviously be a cheaper alternative, though, after a quick search, those advertised in the town centre (near the castle) don't look too appealing. That said, I do like the idea of a traditional B&B type accomodation... do these exist in the town centre?

Is there a better option for solo travellers? Anyone have any experience doing something similar? Any recommendations for specific places?

minerva_windsong

Depending when you want to go, maybe see if there are any free rooms in halls at the universities? I know they rent them out to tourists over the summer so it may be worth seeing if they do so over the Christmas break...

jb66

There are loads of B&Bs outwith the city center and the buses in Edinburgh are very frequent and reliable

ILoveChocolate

Lots of B and B's in Newington and can walk to town as well. 15min walk into town and masses of buses. You could also try a travel lodge although I think a B and B would be much nicer.

amictus

OK thanks for the suggestions guys. I was only really considering the town centre before, but I'll have a better look at those available just outside too. Again, if anyone has stayed in particularly nice B&B (traditional style) then let me know!