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Edinburgh on a budget

May 28, 2013 :

Although sightseeing is fun, it can also be expensive! However, Edinburgh has plenty of things to see and do if you are on a budget. Whether you are into museums, or more of an outdoorsy person, this city’s got it all. Museums The Writer’s Museum cel ...

Testimonials

Moya M.
Really enjoyed our stay at the Walton. The room was small but very high quality, clean and a very comfortable bed! The staff were very friendly and helpful! Well worth the money was great value! Would definitely stay there again.

Rachel Rogers
Superb accommodation, lovely room very clean and spacious. Excellent choice for breakfast. Good location about 10 mins walk from Princes Street which was ideal. Excellent value for money and will definitely be returning :-)

C McCall
Would recommend this guesthouse. Good value for money considering the location, staff very helpful, their knowledge of even the smallest places in Edinburgh was excellent.

Nearby

Near the Walton Guest House

Being located in the centre of Edinburgh’s historic Georgian New Town, you are very much in the city centre with easy access to the rest of the city. Our guests are able to enjoy much of the city on foot. Below are a list of nearby places all recommended by our guests and us.

Nearby Edinburgh Highlights

The New Town – you will be in it!
George Street and Princes Street Shopping – an 8 or 10 minute walk respectively
Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh – 15 walking minutes, 5 minutes on the bus (number 23, 27)
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre – 15 walking minutes
The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – 15 walking minutes, 15 minutes on the bus (number 23, 27)

Princes Street, the Botanics and the Old Town are only a short bus ride away from the guest house, if you prefer to use public transport (Lothian Buses number 23 & 27 will take you there!) (A single fare is £1.50 an adult day ticket £3.50, buses only take exact change)

Edinburgh Transport Hubs

Waverley Station (Rail) and Airlink Bus – 15 walking minutes
St Andrew Square Bus Station – 10 walking minutes
Edinburgh Airport – a drive of 30 minutes, and the Airlink bus shuttle goes there too!

(The numbers 23 & 27 Lothian Buses pass our door providing easy access to the city centre and the north of the city, including the Botanics)

Restaurants

A Room in the Town, 18 Howe St.: contemporary Scottish food in a bistro restaurant setting – 6 walking minutes
Pierre Victoire, 18 Eyre Place: French bistro – 3 walking minutes down the hill
The Spice Pavillion, 3A1 Dundas Street: Indian restaurant offering tasty, authentic dishes – 4 walking minutes, on the way to Princes Street and the Old Town.
Fishers in the City, 58 Thistle Street: Classic seafood in a bistro setting – 8 walking minutes, in the city

Cafes and Tea Rooms

Cuckoos Bakery Cupcake Shop and Tea Room, 150 Dundas Street – 0 minutes to reach one of our guests’ favourites!
Artisan Roast, 57 Broughton Street: independent coffee roasters who produce the best coffee in town (some would say) – 10 walking minutes
Urban Angel, 121 Hanover Street: now offering Afternoon Tea, carefully sourced produce for breakfast, brunch, coffee and early dinner – 5 walking minutes

Bars & Pubs

The Cumberland – 2 walking minutes
The Jekyll & Hyde – 5 walking minutes
The Oxford Bar – 15 walking minutes

Galleries

Portrait Gallery – 10 walking minutes
National Gallery – 10 walking minutes, 5 minutes on the bus (number 23, 27)
Numerous small galleries in and around Dundas Street – 0 minutes!

Shopping

Harvey Nichols – 10 walking minutes
Several quirky antique shops on Dundas Street – 0 minutes!
St James Shopping Centre – 15 walking minutes
Edinburgh is the city of markets. Most of them are only a few walking minutes away from the guest house. Find out more on our What’s On page.

Theatres and Venues

Edinburgh Playhouse – 15 walking minutes
Lyceum – 25 minutes on the bus (number 27)
Usher Hall – 25 minutes on the bus (number 23), or on foot
Corn Exchange – 23 minutes on the bus (number 36)
Murrayfield Stadium – 20 minutes walk & 20 minutes on the bus (number 30)

Other Edinburgh Highlights

Edinburgh Zoo – 10 minute walk & 20 minutes on the bus (number 12, 26)
Royal Yacht Britannia – 20 minutes on the bus (number 36)
Ghost & History Walking Tours in the Old Town – 15 walking minutes, 13 minutes on the bus (number 23. 27)

Side Trips

Travelling on from Edinburgh to explore other places in the UK and Ireland? You might find these links helpful for planning your trip:

ABC Guesthouse – 3 Star guesthouse located close to centre of Dublin City and Dublin airport

Belvedere Guest House- Why not take a side trip to the enchanting Scottish Isle of Arran for a Life Enhancement Break with Vision Unlimited at the Belvedere Guest house. Services include treatments for the mind, body and spirit. Belvedere also offers accommodation only- a great option to enjoy the picturesque island.

Country House Hotel Scotland – Welcome to the country house hotel in Scotland, we are a dog (and pet) friendly hotel and offer a variety of hotel and activity gift vouchers. Come visit the country hotel in Trigony, Scotland

Glenogra – 4 star Dublin guest house

Inverness Bed and Breakfast - The Inverness Guest House Association offer more than twenty oft the best Inverness bed and breakfast accommodation providers all with star ratings from 3 to 5.

B&B Inverness – Avalon Guest House is located close to Eden Court Theater and Bught Park. Providing the very best accommodation and service it is still the No. 1 TripAdvisor B&B Inverness.

Self catering Accommodation in Fort William – Nevis Croft offers three luxury self catering cottages at the start of the stunning Glen Nevis in Fort William

St. Aiden’s Guesthouse – Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Rathgar, Dublin City.

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