Accommodation:
You may wish to book university-owned accommodation via the University’s Edinburgh First service: alternatively, there are a number of hotels and other accommodation near the University. Below is a selection of hotels and guest houses located within walking distance of George Square. The list is not exhaustive, nor should it be seen as a specific recommendation.
HOTELS
Ten Hill Place
10 Hill Place, Edinburgh. EH8 9DS
Tel: +44 (0)131 662 2080
Email: reservations@tenhillplace.com
Website: www.tenhillplace.com
Modern 3* hotel, five minute walk from George Square
Ibis Edinburgh Centre
6 Hunter Square, Edinburgh. EH1 1QW
Tel: +44 (0) 131 240 7000
Website: www.ibishotel.com/gb/home/index.shtml
2* city centre hotel, ten minute walk from George Square
Thrums Hotel
14-15 Minto Street, Edinburgh. EH9 1RQ
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 5545
Email: info@thrumshotel.com
Website: www.thrumshotel.com
Ten minute walk south of George Square
Ben Doran Hotel
11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. EH9 2AX
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 8488,
Email: info@ben-doran.com
Website: www.ben-doran.com
Fifteen minute walk south of George Square
The Grassmarket Hotel
94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh. EH1 2JR
Tel: + 44 (0)131 622 6800
Email: grassmarket@centraledinburghhotels.co.uk
Website: http://www.festival-inns.co.uk/grassmarket.html
2* hotel about 15 minutes north of the university
Jurys Inn
43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh. EH1 1DH.
Tel: + 44 (0)131 200 3300
Website: http://edinburghhotels.jurysinns.com/
Hotel very close to the railway station
Hotel Missoni
1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1AD.
Tel: + 44 (0)131 220 6666
Email: info.edinburgh@hotelmissoni.com
Website: http://www.hotelmissoni.com/hotelmissoni-edinburgh
5* luxury hotel about 15 minutes north of the university
Bruntsfield Hotel
69 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh. EH10 4HH
Tel: + 44 (0)131 229 1393
Email: reservations@thebruntsfield.co.uk
Website: http://www.thebruntsfield.co.uk/
4* hotel 10 minutes south-west of George Square
Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh. EH1 1NA
Tel: +44 (0)131 524 8400
Email: info@hiexpressedinburgh.co.uk
Website: http://www.hiexpressedinburgh.co.uk/sitemap.htm
Central hotel about 15 minutes from the university
Travelodge Edinburgh Central
33 St. Mary’s Street, Edinburgh. EH1 1TA
Tel: + 44 (0)871 984 6137
Website: http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/205/Edinburgh-Central-hotel
Central hotel next to the Express by Holiday Inn
Apex City Hotel
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh. EH1 2JF
Tel: + 44 (0)131 441 0440
Email: edinburgh.reservations@apexhotels.co.uk
Website: http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/en/hotels/edinburgh/apex-city-hotel/
Contemporary 4* hotel about 15 minutes north of the university
Radisson SAS
80 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH
Tel: + 44 (0)131 557 9797 (Reservations + 44 (0) 131 473 6590)
Email: reservations.edinburgh@radissonblu.com
Website: http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-edinburgh
Luxury hotel on the Royal Mile, about 15 minutes from the central university area
GUEST HOUSES
The following guesthouses are all located about 15 minutes south of the conference venue.
Auld Reekie Guest House
16 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. EH9 2BZ
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 6177
Email: auldreekiegh@hotmail.com
Website: www.auldreekie-guesthouse.co.uk
Barony House Guest House
23 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. EH9 2BX
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 7184
Email: booknow@baronyhouse.co.uk
Website: www.baronyhouse.co.uk
Glenalmond Guest House
25 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. EH9 2BX
Tel: +44 (0)131 668 2392
E-mail: enquiries@glenalmondhouse.com
Website: www.glenalmondhouse.com
Ivy Guest House
7 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. EH9 2AX.
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 3411
E-mail: enquiries@ivyguesthouse.com
Website: www.ivyguesthouse.com
Mayville Guest House
5 Minto Street, Edinburgh. EH9 1RG
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 6103
Email: mayville@ebbpp.com
Website: www.themayvilleguesthouse.co.uk
Parklands Guest House
20 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. EH9 2BZ,
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 7184,
Email: reservations@parklands-guesthouse.co.uk
There are also local hostels in various locations around the city, which may have private rooms, but typically involve dorms and shared bathrooms. Here is a list of some you may wish to consider:
Budget Backpackers
Castle Rock Hostel
Argyle Backpackers
Royal Mile Backpackers
smartcityhostels
Edinburgh Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls
Edinburgh Backpackers
St Christopher's
A full range of accommodation options in Edinburgh (and elsewhere in Scotland) can be searched via the Visit Scotland website: www.visitscotland.com/guide/where-to-stay
