Accommodations in Edinburgh
Aug 22nd, 2011, 05:06 PM
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Thank you for the feedback, janisj.
Maybe because I tend to be a shopper and like looking by myself before deciding to purchase, to have a b&b without full information on its web site to make a decision, it means "talking to the sales assistant" before I'd be ready or want to do so.
rkovideo, I've stayed twice here: www.deneguesthouse.com .. it's not any further out of the centre than Browns. I've traveled alone and appreciated the standard single rooms I could get for under £30/night. .. hmm, online system says no rooms
I know someone who's stayed not far from there, up Dundas St going toward Princes St, www.waltonhotel.com .. I also want to try it, even though it means staying one night for the price of two at the Dene (sometimes you do just want your own bathroom).
The online system for the Walton does say no rooms, but you could try calling and see if any rooms are available not in the online system.
I've one more idea .. be right back.
Maybe because I tend to be a shopper and like looking by myself before deciding to purchase, to have a b&b without full information on its web site to make a decision, it means "talking to the sales assistant" before I'd be ready or want to do so.
rkovideo, I've stayed twice here: www.deneguesthouse.com .. it's not any further out of the centre than Browns. I've traveled alone and appreciated the standard single rooms I could get for under £30/night. .. hmm, online system says no rooms
I know someone who's stayed not far from there, up Dundas St going toward Princes St, www.waltonhotel.com .. I also want to try it, even though it means staying one night for the price of two at the Dene (sometimes you do just want your own bathroom).
The online system for the Walton does say no rooms, but you could try calling and see if any rooms are available not in the online system.
I've one more idea .. be right back.
Aug 22nd, 2011, 05:19 PM
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I read of people using the Tourist Information offices to get bookings.
Perhaps janisj or caroline know how to directly contact the TI in Edinburgh, if they check the thread again?
http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/where-to-stay/ is VisitScotland's search page.
I left region as Scotland, put in Edinburgh as location, B&Bs for type, 24/9/11 for date, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 people (?)
clicked the more search options and found I had to enter that all again
I indicated B&Bs in 3-4 star range .. 16 available in the VisitScotland system, including this one, that I think I have seen in some people's trip reports, http://www.mingalar.eu/
Worth a try?
Perhaps janisj or caroline know how to directly contact the TI in Edinburgh, if they check the thread again?
http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/where-to-stay/ is VisitScotland's search page.
I left region as Scotland, put in Edinburgh as location, B&Bs for type, 24/9/11 for date, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 people (?)
clicked the more search options and found I had to enter that all again
I indicated B&Bs in 3-4 star range .. 16 available in the VisitScotland system, including this one, that I think I have seen in some people's trip reports, http://www.mingalar.eu/
Worth a try?
Aug 22nd, 2011, 07:01 PM
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Not sure if it is you price range but we just had a few nights in The Knight Residence, they usually want 3 nights but you can sometime get 2 nights in apartments. Great location and service the best I have had anywhere
Aug 22nd, 2011, 08:05 PM
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Aug 23rd, 2011, 03:44 AM
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Oh yes, I forgot about the Walton, I have seen good reviews for there in the past and it's in a good location, just inside the northern edge of the New Town, although near the bottom of the hill so you would probably want to get buses up the hill - well, I would ! But if you get daysaver tickets which allow unlimited travel on 'normal' buses, that's not an issue - buses on that route are frequent (about every 10 mins in the daytime) and stop almost outside.
10 Hill Place as recommended by Frances is very central and you really can walk everywhere you are likely to want to go from there. Off a slightly grittier main road again but also in the main university area and quite safe. Very close to one of the main theatres and the Italian Cultural Institute so we are often round there.
scotlib, I don't think it's that surprising that Brown's don't have rates on their website but instead invite requests for a quote. Rates do vary a lot over the year - this week (at the height of the festivals) will probably be the most expensive of the year, New Year is also peak season and school holidays are no doubt more expensive than term times. Rates can also vary depending on how long you are staying too, and indeed how busy they are. It's the same with hotels at all levels, isn't it - rates vary a lot and you may be able to get a better deal than advertised by phoning up.
I'm sure 23 Mayfield is very nice but it's not in the centre, like Ceilidh-donia it's about a 20-25 minute bus ride out on the south side of the city.
Accommodation enquiries for Edinburgh are dealt with by the central Visitscotland office and the number is 0845 2255 121 (from UK) or +44 131 625 8625 (from outside UK).
I must say I'm quite surprised that so many places are already full for late September - I'm not aware of anything special on then - but these are all small B&Bs with only a couple of rooms. I suppose September is quite a popular time for older British people to take holidays, as it's after all the schools go back.
10 Hill Place as recommended by Frances is very central and you really can walk everywhere you are likely to want to go from there. Off a slightly grittier main road again but also in the main university area and quite safe. Very close to one of the main theatres and the Italian Cultural Institute so we are often round there.
scotlib, I don't think it's that surprising that Brown's don't have rates on their website but instead invite requests for a quote. Rates do vary a lot over the year - this week (at the height of the festivals) will probably be the most expensive of the year, New Year is also peak season and school holidays are no doubt more expensive than term times. Rates can also vary depending on how long you are staying too, and indeed how busy they are. It's the same with hotels at all levels, isn't it - rates vary a lot and you may be able to get a better deal than advertised by phoning up.
I'm sure 23 Mayfield is very nice but it's not in the centre, like Ceilidh-donia it's about a 20-25 minute bus ride out on the south side of the city.
Accommodation enquiries for Edinburgh are dealt with by the central Visitscotland office and the number is 0845 2255 121 (from UK) or +44 131 625 8625 (from outside UK).
I must say I'm quite surprised that so many places are already full for late September - I'm not aware of anything special on then - but these are all small B&Bs with only a couple of rooms. I suppose September is quite a popular time for older British people to take holidays, as it's after all the schools go back.
Aug 24th, 2011, 12:22 AM
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rkovideo, that's really funny, I'm afraid I'd totally forgotten about the Mingalar - I actually know the owners slightly ! We are all Friends of Scottish Opera and we see them out and about from time to time. It's a good location, a pleasant street just on the edge of the New Town and I'm sure it will be very nice.
