Looking for Hotel in Edinburgh

IvanOpinion

Looking for some help here. DW has been hassling me for a while to take her to Edinburgh ... there is an MSE meet on 01 Sep 2005 ... I am looking to kill 2 albatrosses with 6.4kilos ... what wifey doesn't know won't hurt her (forget I said that last bit)

Can anybody recommend a reasonably central hotel or guest house (B&B) that is within handy walking distance (about a mile or so) to the Castle, Princes Street etc. (I will not be bringing the car).

I would like something nice but not massively expensive and, unlike last time I booked a hotel blindly (not Edinburgh) I don't want to end up in a hotel in a bad part of town were you are warned not to go walking at night (with a brothel 2 doors up .. suffice to say DW was less than impressed). DW is likely to want to do lots of shopping, visit the castle ... I just want an excuse to go to the MSE meet.

Thanks for your help
Ivan

declanmcc

Hey,
I've stayed in the Travelodge on St Mary's Street a couple of times. It's just off the Royal Mile. If you're lucky you could get it really cheap (£26 a night offer). I can't complain about the place at all. No brekkie included though.

macchicken

Morrison like travel inn. 10 seconds walk from haymarket station, 10-15 min walk from princes street

shrek101

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wolvesinwales

Try www.laterooms.co.uk but maybe check location out on here though before booking.

Glad

edilass will be back tuesday and I'm sure she'll have some ideas

will be nice to meet you both

maggiesoup

Not sure when "reasonable" means but I know a guy (George) who runs a superb Guest House called The Craigelachie Hotel in Murrayfield (approx 1 mile from city centre) a lovely part of town. I think he charges about £100 a night for a double but its non-smoking, fabulous breakfast and the house is gorgeous (8 letting bedrooms in total). Mention Mags from the Quiz Night, although he may add on another £30!

Another area which isn't far from there is Corstorphine. Its about another mile further out but on a main bus route to the centre of town. I've seen lots of guest houses etc. over there and I'd imagine its a bit cheaper than the Craigelachie if you're budget is tight.

Good luck. If I can help with anything, please don't hesitate to ask.

MINMOUSE

Hi I also live in Edinburgh - have you tried https://www.hotels-in-edinburgh.co.uk they have a big choice there. The Ibis Hotel is very near centre of Edinburgh and the MacDonald Hotel near Holyrood is supposed to be brilliant but a bit on the expensive site. I would suggest having a look on the website above and if you have any questions re the area I would be happy to help.