Edinburgh: Travel, Hotels, Food & Things to do

By road, rail or air

Edinburgh is well-connected by road, rail or air!

How to Get Here?

All information on how to get here on the University of Edinburgh website.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is simply awesome! Find out more about our city and why its regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world! 

Find out more about Edinburgh city on the University of Edinburgh website.

Local Travel Within the City

Edinburgh has a fantastic range of public transport including buses and trams. See the Transport for Edinburgh website 

Hotels

There are many number of hotel options. Best to get your hotel booked early to get better deal. Summer months (June included) are extremely busy and late bookings can get really expensive. Some options below:

University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection with Discount

Accommodation is available all year round within The Scholar and The Scott Hotels at Pollock Halls. Alternatively the KM Hote! & Apartments at Richmond Place provide convenient, central overnight accommodation.

You can visit our online booking service and quote promotion code: EVENT and receive 15% off our best-flexible B&B (bed-and-breakfast) rate within The Scholar and KM Hotels & Apartments, or 10% off our best flexible B&B rate within the Scott Hotel.

Please note this exdudes any promotions or other deals we may be running. Paymentis taken at time of booking. No accommodation ts on hold and all bookings are subject to availability.

Other Options

Being a highly popular tourist destination, we are surrounded by several accomodation options. Obviously - best to look at the likes of Booking, Trivago or Hotels to get a great deal. Just say that you wish to be close to University of Edinburgh Kings Buildings Campus. 

Edinburgh City Bus Tour

Edinburgh Bus Tour: Also enjoy a boat tour!

City Sightseeing: Great options from hop-on & hop-off.

Free Attractions in Edinburgh

Free City Walking Tour: Explore our great city on legs!

10 Amazing attractions at no cost! 

National Museum of Scotland - Free!

Recommended pubs and restaurants

Please find a list of recommended pubs and restaurants in Edinburgh:

Lothian Bus and Tram: Key public transport in Edinburgh
Lothian buses and trams serve as the main public transport in Edinburgh
Scott Hotel based in Pollock Halls
Scott Hotel based in Pollock Halls.
Animal world in the National Museum of Scotland
Animal world in the National Museum of Scotland