EIFF 2019 Accommodation Information

Listed below are a range of recommended and accommodation services, including those which EIFF regularly use to accommodate the Festival’s guests and visitors. June is high season in - 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. You can find a Google map with our EIFF Venues and nearby Hotels here.

Official Partners of EIFF 2019 SHERATON Grand Hotel & Spa 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/edisi-sheraton-grand-hotel-and-spa-edinburgh/ 0131 229 9131 Classic Guest room from £324 Sheraton Grand is centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh, the perfect location to discover Edinburgh’s outstanding history, experience the architectural beauty and ogle at the inspiring views of Edinburgh Castle from the comfort of the Castle View Rooms & Suites. Hotel includes features such as the renowned urban thermal spa experience, rooftop Hydropool, Thermal Suite and the Club Room evening drinks with canapés.The Hotel is located minutes from the Filmhouse!

APEX Grassmarket 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/apex-grassmarket-hotel 0131 516 7082 City Double Room from £221.32 This four star hotel is based in the heart of 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 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 HOTELS:

Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders can receive discounted rates by emailing

sales.@apexhotels.co.uk

Apex City Hotel 61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/apex-city-of-edinburgh-hotel 0131 243 3456 City Double from £174.15 This four star hotel is located in Grassmarket, minutes away from Apex Grassmarket, and close to the city’s main attractions and festival venues. A range of contemporary rooms and suites are available and all guests

1 are welcome to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and a local calls package throughout the hotel. The historic Old- town location gives guests breath-taking views of Edinburgh castle and the AA Rosette award-winning restaurant provides traditional culinary delights with a contemporary twist.

APEX HOTELS: Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders can receive discounted rates by emailing [email protected]

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/apex-waterloo-place-hotel 0131 523 1819 City Twin Double from £246

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 HOTELS:

Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders can receive discounted rates by emailing [email protected]

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 the majority 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. APEX HOTELS:

Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders can receive discounted rates by emailing [email protected]

Staycity Apartments 11 Brandfield Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8AS https://www.staycity.com/edinburgh/ 0131 229 6651 Prices from £191

Serviced 1 / 2 bed apartments and 4 bed 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. STAYCITY APARTMENTS Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders receive a 10% discount off best available rates at Staycity. CODE to claim offer on their website: EIFF10.

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Hotels Offering EIFF Passholder discounts

The Scotsman Hotel 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR https://scotsmanhotel.co.uk/ 0131 556 5565 Prices from £215 This luxury 4 star hotel is the former home to Scotland’s national newspaper. Hosting 69 rooms, the hotel has a range of rooms catering to all tastes and offering a wealth of Scottish charm with 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. Passholder Offer: Book online and receive 15% off best available rates a complimentary bottle of Prosecco in your bedroom for arrival. Apply promotional code CORPORATE at the time of booking.

STAY Central 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS www.staycentralhotel.co.uk 0131 622 6801 Prices from £135 Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s eclectic Cowgate, STAY Central surrounds the famous and lively Three Sisters bar and courtyard and is a short stroll from the city’s main attractions. STAY CENTRAL Passholder Offer: Book online and receive 15% off best available rates a complimentary bottle of

Prosecco in your bedroom for arrival. Apply promotional code CORPORATE at the time of booking.

The on the Mile 82 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL www.theinnonthemile.co.uk 0131 556 9940 Prices from £215

Situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh city centre, The Inn on the Mile offers an alternative luxury hotel experience allowing you to stay in one of the most prestigious historic landmarks in the Capital! 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. THE INN ON THE MILE Passholder Offer: Book online and receive 15% off best available rates a complimentary bottle of

Prosecco in your bedroom for arrival. Apply promotional code CORPORATE at the time of booking. The Murrayfield Hotel & House 18 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh, EH12 6HN themurrayfieldhotel.co.uk 0131 337 1844 Prices from £115 The Murrayfield Hotel and House is a 4 Star hotel located in Edinburgh City Centre with limited free parking and is the perfect destination for business, leisure or family occasions. Located just a couple of minutes away from Edinburgh Zoo’s (and its giant pandas), the national Murrayfield Stadium which frequently plays host to major live sporting events, as well as music concerts and Haymarket Train Station. Offers homemade food served in the Bothy Restaurant & Drinkery, dedicated conferencing facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests, restaurant, sun trap beer garden and unparalleled Scottish hospitality. THE MURRAYFIELD HOTEL & HOUSE Passholder Offer: Book online and receive 15% off best available rates a complimentary bottle of Prosecco in your bedroom for arrival. Apply promotional code CORPORATE at the time of booking.

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The Grassmarket Hotel Grassmarket Hotel, 94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR https://www.grassmarkethotel.co.uk/ 0131 220 2299 Prices from £140 Located in the historic Grassmarket Old Town area in the heart of Edinburgh, just a 2 minute walk from the historic Royal Mile, The 4 Star Grassmarket Hotel is a great base to explore the city. THE GRASSMARKET HOTEL Passholder Offer: Book online and receive 15% off best available rates a complimentary bottle of Prosecco in your bedroom for arrival. Apply promotional code CORPORATE at the time of booking.

Eden Locke 127 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN http://www.lockeliving.com/eden-locke/ 0131 526 4190 Apartments from £172.80 Eden 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 spots. EDEN LOCKE APARTMENTS Passholder Offer: EIFF Passholders receive a 15% discount off best available rates. Enter the

promo code FILM online.

Fountain Court Apartments 121 Grove Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8AA https://www.fountaincourtapartments.com/ 0131 622 6677 Apartments from £158 Fountain Court are Edinburgh’s largest serviced provider with 230 apartments in the heart of the City. They have 8 locations in the City that are all within easy walking distance to the venues during the Film Festival. Locations boast daily housekeeping services, complimentary Wi-Fi, reception areas, fully fitted kitchens and a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. FOUNTAIN COURT APARTMENTS Passholder Offer: 10% off flexible rates, claimed by contacting [email protected] and quoting ‘Film Festival’

Other Hotels Edinburgh Royal 18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL https://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/hotel-edinburgh-royal/ 0131 2200730 Prices from £109 This Design Hotel is just a few blocks away from the illustrious Royal Mile and is part of the Old Town. Thanks to its central location, it is a perfect base for exploring the city on foot. Stride down the Royal Mile, and dive into local history in the National Museum of Scotland. Located minutes away from Edinburgh Waverley.

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DoubleTree by Hilton 34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-edinburgh-city- centre-EDICCDI/index.html 0131 221 5555 From £233 The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is just minutes away from the main EIFF venues and the Filmhouse. A newly designed hotel, individual in character, with a restaurant and bar-grill which provides good food, wine and beers from day to night.

Holyrood ApartHOTEL 1 Nether Bakehouse, Edinburgh, EH8 8PE http://www.holyroodaparthotel.com/index.html 0131 524 3200 From £125

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, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ www.hotelduvin.com 0330 016 0390 From £164

Nestled deep in Edinburgh's Old Town, 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.

The Hotel 80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DE www.novotel.com 0131 619 2801 From £145 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, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY https://www.oldwaverley.co.uk/ 0131 556 4648 From £112 per night

The Old Waverley Hotel is 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 a restaurant specialising in Scottish Cuisine.

Premier Inn 82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DG https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/home.html 0871 527 8366 From £116

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Located just five minutes from Grassmarket, one of the oldest and most historic areas of Edinburgh, this hotel is within ten minutes walking distance from the main EIFF venues.

Hostels Budget Backpackers 37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR https://kickasshostels.co.uk/ 0131 226 6351 From approx. £30 for a dorm and £82 for a twin room per night Located in the historic Grassmarket region of Edinburgh, close to the Filmhouse, Budget Backpackers offers guests 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, Edinburgh, EH1 1JT https://www.eurohostels.co.uk/edinburgh 08454 900 461 From approx. £18 for a dorm - £125 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

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

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