Accommodation
So you have two choices if you aren’t an Edinburgh local:
- Stay close to Waterloo Place where the coaches pick you up (recommended for tardy/not morning people).
- Stay near the reception venue if you want to roll into bed!
Here are some ideas:
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Apex Waterloo

Coach pickup | 0 miles | Reception | 1.9 miles |
A 4-star hotel right next to the coach pickup point on Waterloo Place and Waverly station. You get a bonus 10% off with your special Louise & Jamie discount code. And there’s a spa!
Apex Waterloo
Marriot Courtyard

Coach pickup | 0.5 miles | Reception | 1.6 miles |
Brand new 4-star hotel, on the road between the start and end points for the day. Handy for the bus and train stations.
Malmaison

Coach pickup | 2.1 miles | Reception | 0.6 miles |
Former brothel turned upmarket boutique hotel. Located in the lovely Shore area, it’s within staggering distance of the reception venue.