Cheap Hotels in Edinburgh 'Auld Reekie' and Scotland, Bed & Breakfast and Guest Houses in Edinburgh and Scotland, Self-Catering in Edinburgh and Scotland.
We offer comprehensive listings and online booking of Scotland accommodation - Edinburgh Hotels, B&B, Guesthouses and Apartments - as well as all other areas of the Scottish mainland and islands. If you are seeking Edinburgh Accommodation then be aware that the centre of the city is dominated by the castle which is accessable via the Royal Mile - most of our Edinburgh accommodation is within either walking distance or a short bus ride away from the Royal Mile which is itself only a short distance from Princes Street of which the Castle overlooks. Princes Street is around a mile long and offers arguably Scotlands best shopping opportunities.
Scotland offers numerous Arts and Science Festivals and Rugby fixtures as well as the Highlands Games, Golfing, Hill Walking and Climbing, Mountain Biking, Rallying, Road Cycling, Skiing, Festivals, Arts, Museums, Whisky Tours and many other interesting things to see and do... upcoming events include St Andrews Day (Nov 30th), Stonehaven fireball ceremony (Jan 1), Burns Night (Jan 25) and the Six Nations Rugby Tournament during February and March.
The summer offers the Edinburgh Festival and the Military Tattoo held at the Castle.
Edinburgh is justly famous for Princes Street, dominated by the Castle and surrounded by various churches, hotels, bars and clubs, a mixture of old and new.
Outside of London, Edinburgh is the countries second largest financial centre, St. Andrews Square being the heart of this, as well as Edinburgh being one the worlds most popular tourist destinations.
Glasgow however is more of a bustling modern city and arguably more vibrant than its neighbour and is heavily steeped in Victorian splendour and offering the mainlands only complete medieval Cathedral. Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery is Scotlands most popular tourist attraction even more so than Edinburgh Castle.
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Edinburgh Bed & Breakfast (14) Edinburgh B&B Accommodation City Centre, Bruntsfield, Calton Hill, Colinton, Grassmarket, Marchmont, Murrayfield, Lothian
In Scotland Bed & Breakfasts (B&B) usually have less than four rooms for accommodation and Guest Houses at least four rooms. This is the basic difference between a Guest House and a Bed and Breakfast, although B&B's usually have less stringent official requirements from the Scottish Tourist Board. Additionally Bed & Breakfast accommodation may be run part-time by the owner who may have another job and use the B&B as a second source of income. Guest Houses on the other hand tend to be full-time managed. Their are significantly more Guest Houses than Bed and Breakfasts in Scotland. Self-Catering is usually either a room(s) in an apartment shared or a complete apartment for rental, sometimes with separate facilities but frequently en-suite. Prices naturally vary greatly but expect to pay significantly more for accommodation during the summer season, sometimes as much as 50% extra. And advance booking is strongly recommended as popular tourist destinations are often full by Mid-March for the summer holiday months with the Edinburgh Festival, the Military Tattoo and holidays such as Hogmanay, Christmas and New Year.
The Scottish Tourist Board actually defines establishments as follows: Bed & Breakfast Private Accommodation for six paying guests or less and run by the owner. Guest House A more commercial variant than a B&B with accommodation for at least six guests coupled with breakfast and other meals often provided or available. Farmhouse A Guesthouse or B&B provided on a fully working smallholding or farm. Inn Accommodation (usually a guesthouse) that is fully-licenced, although this term is more popular in North America than Scotland.
Accommodation Prices for B&B'S, Guesthouses and Self-Catering are the starting prices, per night (or usually with self-catering per week) and are usually low-season prices. During the Edinburgh Festival, Summer months and during Holiday periods prices may rise particularly in Edinburgh and other Scottish Cities. Usually on checking-in you are charged in advance for your stay. All B&B's, Guesthouses and Self-Catering take cash, and in almost all cases Credit/Debit Card. It is highly recommended that you inform the establishment of your arrival time, especially when arriving at unusual hours such as early morning or late evening.
Please note many Guesthouses and B&B's in the Highlands and Islands are closed during the Winter Season and may not open until March 2008.
If you expect to travel by public transport during your stay try and book advance tickets as trains and coaches are often full during the high season - especially those departing from Edinburgh and Glasgow to the Highlands and Islands. Air Travel between the UK major cities such as London is cheap and frequent with carriers such as easyJet and Ryan Air. Advisable to Book online early as often prices can be 50% cheaper in advance.
