Comments on: Edinburgh Tip: How to find a budget hotel, and more!

By: Richard From Prom Transport

Richard From Prom Transport — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:47:42 +0000

Read all the interesting comments above.

On several occassions I’ve got some very steep discounts just for asking. I think the biggest problem with British people is we don’t bargain like in some other cultures.

Normaly I make a short list of 2-4 places then call them. When I speak to some it’s easier to ask for a discount. Most of the smaller guest houses will give you a discount. All it requires is a few minutes on the phone. Have fun and enjoy bargaining.

By: Meredith Franco Meyers

Meredith Franco Meyers — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:45:02 +0000

Great comments and thoughts, Niall.

If anyone’s searching for the smartcity hostels in Edinburgh, here’s a link:

http://www.europeanhostels.com/hostels/scotland/edinburgh/smartcityhostels-Edinburgh/

A bed for around 10 euros? Count me in!!

By: Niall from Rooms in Edinburgh

Niall from Rooms in Edinburgh — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:20:06 +0000

Some good tips there, i think some of the hostels in Edinburgh offer great value, places like smart city have excellent facilities and city centre locations and prices start usually around £15 each. Staying in the surrounding areas is a good idea, places like Leith are really improving with regeneration projects going on. The bus service in the city is also really efficient with usually a bus every few minutes and only £2.50 for a all day buss pass for Edinburgh!

By: Meredith Franco Meyers

Meredith Franco Meyers — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:05:16 +0000

Thanks so much for the tip, Dave S.

For other Cheapos, here’s the link for the Dene Guesthouse:

http://www.deneguesthouse.com

By: Dave S.

Dave S. — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:29:40 +0000

I stayed at the Dene Guest House in November for about 32 pounds single w/o bath, a great deal by any standard. Perfect location at the foot of New Town, near Leith Water Path and many restaurants and stores, including a Pan Asian place. they even let me charge it in USD. Thx.

By: Meredith Franco Meyers

Meredith Franco Meyers — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:46:14 +0000

Thanks for the comment B.Einarson! We just made the change.

By: B.Einarson

B.Einarson — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:22:02 +0000

Just a note- the above photo (which I recongnized, much pleased with myself) is Calton Hill, not Carlton Hill. I love Edinburgh & your website. It’s very useful.

By: Cheap Edinburgh Scotland Accomodations, Edinburgh International Festival

Cheap Edinburgh Scotland Accomodations, Edinburgh International Festival — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:04:55 +0000

[…] Tip: How To Find Cheap Edinburgh Accomodation For Less The great thing about Edinburgh is that it is so easy to get around, either by walking or taking one of the efficient and inexpensive buses. There are a couple of great areas to check out that have budget accommodation options. […]

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:33:02 +0000

Good stuff, Andy.

Unless you like being crammed in with thousands of others, I’d recommend not going to the “official” Hogmanay party. It’s over-crowded and the freedom to move on the Royal Mile is much preferred. You can get a great view of the fireworks all over the city from in front of the castle.

By: Andy Hayes

Andy Hayes — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:42:09 +0000

Thanks for stopping by, Andy. I don’t have any affiliation with these hotels, and we’ve not included prices because it really depends on your time of travel. As Edinburgh is such a small city, the various festivals and events really cause a wide fluctuation on the rates. As I mentioned, visitors really need to research and book in advance to get the best value for money.