Accommodations
Edinburgh has a wide variety of lodging accommodations from hostels to 5-star hotels. The list below is meant to provide a sample of what may be available during the conference, but there are many more options (i.e. hotels.com, Expedia.com, kayak.com, etc.). None of the hotels below are holding blocks for the RNA Society meeting.
Attendees are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible as availability and rates are subject to change.
Taxes and fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Point A
This hotel is immediately adjacent to EICC, the meeting location for RNA 2024.
Description: Our Edinburgh hotel has a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. There’s plenty of cozy seating, social seating, and quiet corners to work or grab a hot drink.
Amenities: AC, hair dryer, in-room safe, free WIFI, towels, toiletries, ironing room, 5-star beds.
Rates: £221.22*/nt GBP taxes included. Single occupancy. Non-refundable.
*Loyalty (free) membership required.
Moxy Hotel
Description: Playful hotel designed to inspire creativity and offer space for both businesses and leisure travelers alike to relax. Modern hotel in Edinburgh will always welcome you with a warm smile and refreshing cocktail, on us. Moxy’s rooftop bar serves cocktails and craft beer with views of Edinburgh Castle alongside a cinema screen and outdoor terrace.
Amenities: 42-inch flat screen TVs with Chromecast, USB ports as well as UK and European plug sockets, powerful showers with incredible MUK products and furiously fast and free WIFI.
Rates: £252*/nt GBP taxes included. Single occupancy. Refundable.
*Loyalty (free) membership required.
Leonardo Hotel Haymarket
Description: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket has 282 bedrooms in total. The hotel offers a range of spacious rooms to suit your purpose, from a standard double to king suites. With free WIFI and a TV available in each room, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket provides guests with all the comforts of home.
Amenities: flat screen TV, coffee, and tea refreshment deck, ensuite with complimentary toiletries, iron and ironing board, free WIFI, hairdryer, 24-hour room service, work desk.
Rates: £196.00/nt GBP taxes included. Single occupancy, king bed, no breakfast. Non-refundable.
HUB by Premier Inn
Description: Designed to offer a smart, stylish, great value stay in the best centre locations. Contemporary hotels with compact rooms are cleverly designed to give you everything you’d expect from a Premier Inn room in about half the space.
Rates: £160.00/nt GBP taxes included. Single occupancy includes breakfast. Non-refundable.
YOTEL Edinburgh
Description: Tech-savvy hotel surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rooms include super-fast WIFI and a laptop-sized safe. Premium Queen rooms are compact yet stylish with YOTEL’s trademark smart minimalist design to maximise space for up to two guests. With multiple USB ports, mood lighting and YOTEL’s signature fully-adjustable SmartBed™, features have been carefully crafted for relaxing, working or sleeping. Luxurious shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and hand and body lotion are provided by YOTEL’s amenity partner Urban Jungle.
Rates: £211/nt GBP taxes included. Single occupancy, no breakfast. Non-refundable.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Description: Just around the corner from Calton Hill, this 4-star Georgian hotel epitomizes luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh. Central location and lively restaurant, along with a spa. Historic building with a grand entranceway.
Amenities: • King Size Bed • Access to Pool & Spa Facilities • Bathrobes • 42″ TV • Air Conditioning • Antipodes Toiletries
Rates: £253.40/nt GBP taxes included. Single occupancy. Non-refundable.
Book 7 nights and get 2 nights free (adjusted rate for 7 nights: £211.88/nt)
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Description: Located in Old Town, the hotel is right in the middle of Grassmarket with amazing views of Edinburgh Castle and its own restaurant, Metro.
Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi • 42″ TV • Walk in Shower • Antipodes Toiletries
Book a minimum of 4 nights and get 1 night free. Breakfast included. Please note the rate shown includes a discount equal to at least the value of one night free. No further discount applies.
Rates: £247.25*/nt GBP taxes included. Single occupancy. Non-refundable.
*Rate is only available with at least 4 consecutive nights booked.
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Description: Located in the heart of the Scottish capital, the 4-star Novotel Edinburgh Centre is ideal for both business and leisure travels.
After a day exploring Edinburgh, recuperate in our heated pool & spa, and join us for craft beers and local gins followed by a lovely contemporary dinner in the Tap Kitchen & Bar. And when you’re ready to relax, discover the meaning of true comfort in our newly upgraded rooms. Superior queen, single room, no breakfast included.
Rates: $322.39/nt USD taxes included. Single occupancy. Non-refundable.-savvy hotel surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
HOSTELS
Edinburgh Central (hostellingscotland.org.uk)
Description: Edinburgh Central offers 5-star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation in the heart of the city, close to major transport links and ideally positioned for exploring Scotland’s capital. The hostel offers shared dorm accommodation making it a perfect base for travellers looking to explore and enjoy Scotland’s capital city on a budget. The hostel is just ten minutes on foot from Waverley railway station, the bus station and close to York Place tram stop.
Edinburgh Central only has “shared rooms” from May 28 through June 2 presently. Some rooms have bunk beds. Please contact the hostel directly for booking details at central@nullhostellingscotland.org.uk, or call +44 (0) 131 524 2090.
Rates: £38.20/nt per bed, includes breakfast in a shared room. Rates may change during the stay and do not include towels.
Other hostel options:
High Street Hostel – Edinburgh’s Original Backpacker Hostel
Castle Rock Hostel – Regularly Voted Edinburgh’s Top Hostel (castlerockedinburgh.com)
Additional booking sites
www.booking.com
www.hotels.com
www.trivago.com
www.vrbo.com
www.airbnb.com