EIFF 2018 Accommodation Information

Listed below are a range of recommended hotels and accommodation services, including some which EIFF regularly use to accommodate the Festival’s guests and visitors. June is high season in Edinburgh - in order to get the accommodation you want we recommend booking as far in advance as possible.

The rates indicated below are intended to give you an idea of the standard of the accommodation and approximate costs, but rates will vary depending on whether you visit during the week or at the weekend, book online or on the phone etc.

See Google map to EIFF Venues and Hotels here.

Official Hotel Partners of EIFF 2018

Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB http://www.waldorfastoriaedinburgh.com 0131 222 8888 Premium Queen Room from £234

This award-winning hotel is located at the west end of Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh with a backdrop of the iconic Edinburgh Castle, and just a five minute walk from the Filmhouse. The elegant, historic hotel offers guests a range of luxurious and stylish rooms and suites, where guests are welcome to make use of the variety of facilities including a swimming pool, spa and fully equipped gym. The hotel features two restaurants launched from the renowned Michelin-starred chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin along with a range of other dining facilities to suit all tastes.

Apex Hotels:

Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders receive a 20% discount off best available rates at Edinburgh Apex Hotels. To claim must contact Kimberley Hicks and reference you are an EIFF dpassholder - [email protected]

Apex City Hotel 61 Grassmarket, EH1 2HJ http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/en/hotels/edinburgh/apex-city-hotel/ 0131 243 3456 Prices from £198

This newly refurbished contemporary four star hotel is based in central Edinburgh, close to the city’s main attractions and festival venues. A range of contemporary rooms and suites are available and all guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and local calls package throughout the hotel. The historic Old-town location gives guests breathtaking views of Edinburgh castle and the hotel comes complete with an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant which serves classic food with a contemporary twist.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BH https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/apex-waterloo-place-hotel 0131 523 1819 Prices from £240

Based in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, this four star hotel offers guests the perfect stay for experiencing the city’s history and main attractions as well as being a short walk to some of the festivals main venues. Stylish rooms and suites are available, offering guests complimentary access to the fully equipped gym studio and swimming pool. The hotel’s restaurant caters to all tastes, offering locally sourced seasonal food.

Apex Grassmarket Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/apex-grassmarket-hotel 0131 300 3456 Prices from £225

This four star hotel is based in the heart of the Grassmarket, offering guests a unique view of Edinburgh Castle. Sleek, modern and comfortable, all guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary access to a fully-equipped gym and swimming pool, along with Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel. The newly launched Tony Singh restaurant offers guests a fresh and contemporary menu featuring the best of fusion cuisine. The hotel is handily located 5 minutes away from the Filmhouse and other main festival venues.

Apex Haymarket Hotel 90 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5LQ https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/apex-haymarket-hotel 0131 474 3456 Prices from £176

Offering contemporary 4* accommodation at great value, this hotel is located in central Edinburgh and is only a short walk away from some of our main festival venues. Comfortable, stylish rooms and suites are available, and complimentary Wi-Fi is offered to all guests. The restaurant offers guests a range of classic Scottish and International favourites.

STAYCITY APARTMENTS

Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders receive a 10% discount off best available rates at Staycity. CODE to claim offer on their website: EIFF10.

Staycity Apartments 11 Brandfield Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8AS http://www.staycity.com/edinburgh/ 0131 229 6651

Serviced apartments consisting of one bedroom and two bedroom units as well as four bedroom townhouses conveniently located just a few minutes’ walk from Haymarket Train Station. Offering more convenience and flexibility than a standard hotel room, all apartments come complete with fully equipped kitchens, making them ideal for all your self-catering requirements. They also offer 24 hour reception, on-site car parking, and housekeeping.

Eden Locke Apartments Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders receive a 20% discount off best available rates. On website enter the promo code: LOCKEDIN. Or email [email protected] and quote LOCKEDIN as part of EIFF.

Eden Locke 127 George Street, EH2 4JN http://www.lockeliving.com/eden-locke/ 0131 526 4190 / [email protected] Apartments from £345

Locke is a design-led apartHotel for those who want to stay outside the status quo, and experience the ‘unique and authentic’. All units include a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, oven and microwave, and a private bathroom with free toiletries in every unit. Their serviced apartments are almost double the size of the typical boutique hotel room and situated in the heart of New Town, within short walking distance of all Edinburgh’s hot spot.

Exclusive EIFF Passholder Discounts (non-partner hotels)

Grassmarket Hotel 92-96 Grassmarket, EH1 2JR 0131 220 2299

Unwind after a long day in quirky stylish surrounding in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old town. The Grassmarket Hotel’s designs bring a distinctive and fresh flavour to the Edinburgh hotel market, incorporating traditional Scottish twists to offer guests a contemporary stay in historic surroundings

Passholder Offer: Save 15% off our best available rates when you book directly on-line and receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco in your bedroom for arrival. Apply promotional code CE4 at the time of booking. Code must be entered at the time of booking in the promotional box for the discount to be applied, this is subject to availability. Click here to book. www.grassmarkethotel.co.uk

The Scotsman Hotel 20 North Bridge, EH1 1TR 0131 556 5565

This luxury boutique 4 star hotel is the former home to Scotland’s national newspaper. Hosting 69 rooms, the hotel has a range of room types for all tastes with a wealth of Scottish charm with many of the original features that made the building one of the iconic landmarks of the Capital City. The hotel is the perfect location to explore Edinburgh. Find the best of the city’s best tourist attractions, arts and entertainment venues, shopping and more, just moments from The Scotsman Hotel.

STAY Central 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS www.staycentralhotel.co.uk 0131 622 6801

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s eclectic Cowgate, STAY Central is surrounding the famous lively Three Sisters bar and courtyard and is short stroll from the city’s main attractions. The bedrooms are available in a range of sizes to accommodate all guests needs.

The Inn on the Mile 82 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL www.theinnonthemile.co.uk 0131 556 9940

Situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh city centre, The Inn on the Mile offers an alternative luxury hotel experience of staying in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious historic landmarks. Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station are 450 yards away. Rooms at the hotel are situated across three floors and accessed by stairs only. It is a 5-minute walk from The Inn on the Mile to Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the picturesque Princes Street Gardens. Waverley Train Station is only 2 minutes’ walk away and Edinburgh Airport can be accessed via the Airlink bus service which runs every 10 minutes from the airport to the city centre.

The Murrayfield Hotel & House 18 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh EH12 6HN themurrayfieldhotel.co.uk 0131 337 1844 Passholder Offer: Save 15% off our best available rates when you book directly on-line and receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco in your bedroom for arrival. Apply promotional code CE4 at the time of booking. Code must be entered at the time of booking in the promotional box for the discount to be applied, this is subject to availability.

Other Hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton 34 Bread Street, EH3 9AF http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-edinburgh- city-centre-EDICCDI/index.html 0131 221 5555 From £236 (King Guest Room)

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is just minutes away from the main EIFF venues and the Filmhouse. A newly designed hotel individual in character and a restaurant and bar-grill which provides good food, wine and beers from day to night.

Holyrood ApartHOTEL 1 Nether Bakehouse, EH8 8PE http://www.holyroodaparthotel.com/index.html 0131 524 3200 From £250

Situated just off the historic Royal Mile, the Holyrood ApartHOTEL offers an ideal base for guests looking to explore the city, located conveniently to all Edinburgh’s main tourist sites. Guests can stay in a range of serviced apartments in the heart of the city offering a fully fitted kitchen and lounge Hotel du Vin 11 Bristo Place, EH1 1EZ www.hotelduvin.com 084473 64255 From £215 for standard double or twin

Nestled deep in Edinburgh's Old Town, Hotel du Vin Edinburgh offers a range of bedrooms and suites, a trademark bistro and mezzanine bar, cigar bothy, whisky snug, intriguing Laroche tasting room and an outstanding wine cellar.

Kenneth MacKenzie Suite 7 Richmond Place, EH8 9ST http://www.edinburghfirst.co.uk/for-accommodation/kenneth-mackenzie 0131 651 2007 Prices from £119 per room

Close to Arthur's Seat this accommodation is located within 15/20 minutes walk of the main EIFF venues. This accommodation is designed to meet the requirements of visiting lecturers, researchers and academic visitors to the city and provides excellent value for Passholders on a tight budget. All rooms are with en suite shower and a cooked breakfast. The Novotel Hotel 80 Lauriston Place EH3 9DE www.novotel.com 0131 619 2801 From £200 per night

The Novotel is an international four star hotel located a few minutes walk from the Filmhouse, festival venues and the historic old town. It is a contemporary hotel, extremely light and airy, with a stylish bar and restaurant, indoor pool and leisure suite.

Old Waverley Hotel 43 Princes Street, EH2 2BY 0131 556 4648 From £140 per night

The Old Waverley Hotel is ideally located on Princes Street, right in the middle of Edinburgh’s city centre. The 3 star Edinburgh hotel offers fantastic accommodation in a range of rooms and suites, with guests welcome to enjoy a taste of Scottish cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant.

Premier Inn 82 Lauriston Place, EH3 9DG 0871 527 8366 From £150 for double en-suite rooms

Located just five minutes from Grassmarket, one of the oldest and most historic areas of Edinburgh, this hotel is within ten minutes walking distance of the main EIFF venues. A newly built hotel, this is a comfortable and welcoming base from which to explore the city and the excellent restaurants and eateries located nearby.

Hostels and Serviced Apartments

Budget Backpackers 37-39 Cowgate, EH1 1JR 0131 226 6351 From approx £17 for a mixed dorm and £34 for a twin room per night

Located in the historical Grassmarket region of Edinburgh, close to the main EIFF venue, Filmhouse, Budget Backpackers offers accommodation for those on a budget. With bright rooms and fully equipped kitchens, Budget Backpackers ranks in the top 3 in the Hostelworld polls.

Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls 4/2 Kincaids Court, Guthrie Street, EH1 1JT 08454 900 461 From approx £35for a single room - £190 for a 5 person private apartment.

Situated in Cowgate, a 15 minute walk from the Filmhouse, the Eurohostel is normally a hall of residence for students. Each guest gets a single room (no breakfast but communal kitchens).

General Information

EDINBURGH ICENTRE (Tourist Information): 3 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, EH2 2QP Opening Times: 9:00 – 18:00 (Mon –Sat); 10:00-18:00 on Sundays.

Useful Websites: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/edinburgh http://edinburgh.org/ More information about planning your visit to Edinburgh can be found on the EIFF website www.edfilmfest.org.uk