What to do/where to stay in Edinburgh?

[MINKUS]

Hi geeks

I just managed to bag a 4p flight to Edinburgh for a group of us to go for my hubbys birthday.

Its in october.

Any one recommend anywhere good to stay or things to do...bars / restaurants / places of interest to visit?

Many thanks

AMb x

 

[Issy]

Hiya! Me and my boyfriend went a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it! We stayed at the scotsman which is a little pricey but so beautiful. Has a great pool and spa too. We did a tour of the city on an open top bus but the highlight was exploring the haunted vaults! It's a night time guided tour around the old part of the city and vaults. Didn't see any ghosts (thank god!) but its so scary! Really fun, but not for the faint hearted! We also went to the zoo for a little light relief. Sorry, I could ramble on about Edinburgh all day!! XX
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[MINKUS]

:hug:hey thanks for that !

 

[fiona wallace]

Places of interest would definitely include Edinburgh Castle (it actually IS very interesting, honest!) and The Fingertips Centre, LOL!!! The Royal Mile, the Observatory on a clear day, ALL the restaurants and MOST of the pubs!!!!

It's a lovely city to just 'wander' in. I can recommend hotels, etc. Let me know what you want to do and when.

 

[MINKUS]

Places of interest would definitely include Edinburgh Castle (it actually IS very interesting, honest!) and The Fingertips Centre, LOL!!! The Royal Mile, the Observatory on a clear day, ALL the restaurants and MOST of the pubs!!!!

It's a lovely city to just 'wander' in. I can recommend hotels, etc. Let me know what you want to do and when.

are you in the center of Edinburgh? thats a defo visit for me then:hug:

We're arriving Fri pm...i'd seen 3 possible places to stay..

tailors hall, The point....or some random one i found called the hedges which sounds COOL !

We are roudy...and fun loving....so maybe a guest house as opposed to a hotel is a no no !

Edinburgh castle is a defo...somewhere nice to eat on the saturday would be good....

For Friday night i'd come across a place called 'scruffy murphys' any good?

Thanks again x

 

[*Ang*]

Hi geeks

I just managed to bag a 4p flight to Edinburgh for a group of us to go for my hubbys birthday.

Its in october.

Any one recommend anywhere good to stay or things to do...bars / restaurants / places of interest to visit?

Many thanks

AMb x

I went to Edinburgh years ago so cannot recall any names of hotels/pubs etc...but am I reading right? 4p for a flight as in 'pence' or there's 4 people going on the flight?

 

[MINKUS]

I went to Edinburgh years ago so cannot recall any names of hotels/pubs etc...but am I reading right? 4p for a flight as in 'pence' or there's 4 people going on the flight?

4 pence ! BUT:green:by the time they charge the 'extra's like tax...check in..bag etc it was £45 return....still cheap !

 

[*Ang*]

That's a brilliant price!! Well done to you for bagging it!! You'll have a great time there...it's a gorgeous place to visit :hug:

 

[marioned]

When you come to the top of the hill, not too far before the castle, on your right hand side is the Camera Obscura. You can get a good live view all around Edinburgh, and it is quite interesting. x

 

[Urban Geek]

I love staying at Ricks Beautique Hotel right in the centre of Edinburgh. You might be able to negotiate a deal at this time.

www.ricksedinburgh.co.uk/

You'll have a fabidoo time x

 

[JANEY K]

i've stayed in Edinburgh(auld reekie) on many occassions and love it..the castle definately is interesting(take earplugs for 1 o'clock gun lol)shopping and entertainment aswell.

 

[Angelaznailz]

My son & girlfriend stayed at a lovely place in Edinburgh called Tiger Lily. Didn't get a lot of info from him, but his g/f rave about it.

 

[fiona wallace]

My son & girlfriend stayed at a lovely place in Edinburgh called Tiger Lily. Didn't get a lot of info from him, but his g/f rave about it.

Yes, Tiger Lily is def THE place to stay if you can get a decent deal anyway

 

[pippadoodle]

Tiger Lilys is gorgeous place to eat and drink, do fab rasberry mojitos, also the Dome on George Street is worth a visit. We stayed at the Marriot at the Airport as went when the Rugby was on, and all hotels were full. We got a great deal and the buses run every 5 minutes into the centre. Would definitely stay there again. Marriot was on Glasgow Road. xx

 

[FamousDave]

We've stayed at the Ballantrae Albany Boutique Hotel last year, and highly recommend it. Amazing rooms!

I think it's george street (?) that has all the really cool bars on it where we ended up. Right down at the far end by Charlotte Square there's a handful of really nice places that always seem busy.

Al

 

[LADY STARDUST]

i'm so jealous i loved edinburgh!! cant remember the names of any pubs or clubs we went to but they were fantastic!!!
Id deffo recommend the castle, camera obscura and royal mile also the haunted underground tours as mentioned previously. if you google mercat tours edinburgh you can get the info from there - well worth it!!
Have a great time!!
xXx

 

[MINKUS]

thanks for the top tips guys.

the Tigerlilly looks AMAZIN WAY out the ££££ range though sadly !

 

[fifitrix]

One of my hubby's colleague's other half does some of the haunted tours and they are supposed to be fab hun, my hubby went on one with with the rest of the office staff at Christmas. Spooky stuff apparently.

Edinburgh is lovely, especially the castle.

 

[MINKUS]

One of my hubby's colleague's other half does some of the haunted tours and they are supposed to be fab hun, my hubby went on one with with the rest of the office staff at Christmas. Spooky stuff apparently.

Edinburgh is lovely, especially the castle.

i would LOVE that ! not sure on the other members of the group ! have they a website or could ya pm me some details? thanks babes:hug:

 

[fifitrix]

i would LOVE that ! not sure on the other members of the group ! have they a website or could ya pm me some details? thanks babes:hug:

Nps hunny, I will get hubby to get leaflets and such like and I'll send them to you. I think they have a website too, I'll just give hubby a call as he is at work then I'll pm you. :hug:


Just thought that I'd add the link for the tours so everyone can have a peek if they want :green:

http://www.mercattours.com/the-vaults-tour.asp