Edinburgh weekend break

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Travelling in term time for a weekend with 2 friends. The cost of accommodation is astronomical. Is there something I’ve missed or will we have to suck up paying a couple of hundred each for basic (premier inn) accommodation? Can anyone suggest somewhere beyond going to a hostel or staying way out of the city please? All ideas appreciated!

I've found the same, I am going by myself in a couple of months. I have booked a room in this hostel https://www.castlerockedinburgh.com/prices/

It has triple rooms if you are happy to share and is very central.

Edinburgh is ridiculously expensive. No idea why as it's not a place I'd ever choose to visit

Is it Scottish term time though as that varies? E.g They were back after Summer 2 weeks ago. Although I have noticed the prices in Edinburgh are mad nowadays. I try to get hotels at Edinburgh Park or the Airport as can park for free and jump on a train/tram to the city.

You’re missing out. Edinburgh is amazing.

Really? You've no idea why anyone would want to visit Edinburgh? Are you generally so lacking in imagination?

Are you looking for a triple room, or three separate rooms?

Triple, or a double and single. I don’t think we’d get 3 singles but if we could
for a decent price we would

You can get 2 rooms for 3 nights at the Leonardo Murrayfield for a weekend next month for £630. £210pp for three nights is not what I’d call astronomical, what were you hoping to pay pppn?

I have visited Edinburgh many times thank you - the last time only 2 weeks ago. I said it's not a place I would choose to visit.

Just don't like the place.

You can’t imagine why people want to visit the capital of Scotland? Reallly? 🙄

We don't want ya anyway 🤪

Maybe see if you get an Itison voucher (although some hotels might be a bit iffy with it being used during term time). Worth a shot though!

Don't worry. I won't be visiting again. I've visited all the touristy places.

Each to their own.

It is usually the Saturday night that is the most expensive, could you go Sunday/ Monday for instance?

Other option is to stay further out. We often stay in Leith and get the bus in. Further with trains Livingston?

Edinburgh is a fabulous city 😂

Book hotel in leith Edinburgh or morningside , Edinburgh is a relatively small city with great bus / trams so easy to reach city centre try Airbnb.

As much as I hate Airbnb, you’d prob be better to get one if it’s three of you for a few days.

Edinburgh is a pretty small compact city with a decent bus, tram and train. Yes if you're looking to stay on Princes St with a castle view you'll pay for it. Or you could do a 10 min tram ride from Leith. Or a slightly longer bus journey. I live a 20 min train from the centre and the local Premier Inn would be around £70 a night I guess.

There's a Premier Inn in Newcraighall ( probably cheaper than a city centre one)which is opposite a train station . The train would get you into the city centre in 10 minutes.

@steadywinner I've obviously missed something. What's so fabulous about it?

I was going to suggest this in my post! Right next to a train station.

Your mistake was visiting during the Edinburgh Festival then. I don't even set foot in the city in August. The population increased ten fold.

Look at Leith (as suggested) or a couple of tram stops from the airport. Tram runs all evening so you can still get back easily.

Yes @Heatherbell1978 it was extremely busy then but I've been at all different times.
I just don't get the love for it but I'm not interested in dining and drinking so that's maybe part of the attraction.

You sound like a bundle of fun @RaraRachael