I am going to edinburgh for a long week-end and would like to stay somewhere out of the ordinary but not £££££

Question

also ideas on where to eat, go out things to do would be greatly appreciated- cheers. Tanya.

Answer 1

I stayed at the Castle Rock hostel. The location was fantastic, and a bunk bed was only 13 pounds. Staff will do your laundry for you for 2.50. They're very helpful, very real, and they have a well-developed sense of humor. I stayed at two other Macbackers hostels in different parts of Scotland, and I found this to be true at every one. They're like the Southwest Airlines of Scottish Hostels!

Castle Rock is a fun and happening place, with people coming and going all the time, but not really noisy. My roomies in the single-sex dorm were from Australia and India, and there were lots of folks from all over the world hanging out in the common areas.

There's a recommended Thai restaurant just down the block and streets full of eating and drinking options within a couple of blocks in any direction. Elephant House, the coffee shop where J.K. Rowling loitered writing much of the first Harry Potter book is just a few blocks away, for instance.

Answer 2

I used to use Smooth Hounds http://www.smoothounds.co.uk/ for my visits to the Fringe and tended to stay around the Mayfield Gardens area (not sure what the suburb is called). Used to pay around £40 per night.
Can't remember the name of the restaurants I went into so hopefully my directions will be good enough. There are several Chinese around the Grassmarket near the cliff face and castle wall. There is a reasonable Mexican on the right hand side as you walk down the Royal Mile just past Northbridge. There is an Indian restaurant called Kushi's which is on a side street off Nicholson Street a couple of streets past Chambers Street as you head out of the city.

Answer 3

Hi Tanya

I've got the place you are looking for is called the Original Raj Hotel it's like a palace inside. (Indian hotel) details below.

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The Original Raj Hotel
6 West Coates
EH12 5JG
Scotland, UK
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Castle, palace, museums, Dynamic Earth and large zoo. Just to start with and we have pubs and clubs all over the place hence the worlds biggest arts festival each year.

Answer 4

Tanya, there are some swesome Bed & Breakfasts in and around Edinburough. Go online to find one. Beware tho, Scotland IS very expensive. Be sure to visit the castle then go out to the country side and visit some ruins..... so cool.

Answer 5

Stay at the St. James Hotel and partake of the delicious "pub grub" as you walk down the "Royal Mile" to Holyrood Castle.

Answer 6

I just went there 3 weeks ago. Found a place called the claredon hotel. £100/night. Good, clean, good breakfast. Right off Prince St. Found it on hotels.co.uk, but check lastminute.com

Answer 7

If you are looking to treat yourself to a nice Scottish meal - I'd visit Dubh Prais on the High Street/CannonGate. Really good Haggis.

Answer 8

Go to octopustravel.com
There is a hotel called The Original Raj
its beautiful and really cheap!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

you could try edinburgh self catering who rent apartments for a very reasonable fee beginning £50 per night based on 2 sharing. falts are very nice and well maintained.