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Whether travelling by air, rail or car, The George Hotel, Edinburgh is easy to reach.

It is ideally located on the most prestigious street in the New Town district of central Edinburgh. You will find the very best of Edinburgh's shopping, restaurants and nightlife right on the doorstep, including EH2 Tempus Bar & Restaurant, one of George Street's finest.

Edinburgh's tourist attractions are also easily within reach, including Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace at either end of the Royal Mile. Access to the commercial and banking district as well as Edinburgh's International Conference Centre is also straightforward.

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By Car

Satellite navigation coordinates: 55.953810, - 3.196346 (postcode EH2 2PB)

Parking

There are various parking options. It is free to park on the street between 18.30 pm and 08:30 am every day of the week except Sunday when it is free all day.

Outside these hours, there is a maximum parking time of 3 hours at a cost of £1.80 per hour.

Alternatively, the hotel can offer a 20% discount when using the NCP - GREENSIDE PLACE, a short distance away, normally costing £19 for 24 hours but with our discount is £15.20. We recommend that you drop your luggage at the hotel first and the concierge will be more than happy to help with simple directions to reach the NCP.

Further information on parking can be found at: www.en.parkopedia.co.uk

By Rail

Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley station

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station has direct services to London Kings Cross
  • It is only half a mile or a five minute walk away so please see the map for directions when leaving the station
  • A taxi from the station takes 5 minutes and costs between £4 and £6
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station is approximately 10 minutes from the hotel and would cost £5-£10 by taxi

For train times and further information visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Air

Nearest airport: Edinburgh International Airport

  • Edinburgh International Airport is only seven miles from The George Hotel and approximately 25 minutes by taxi
  • The fare will cost under £20 but will be higher on public holidays
  • There's also a regular bus service, Airport Express X100, for £3.50 single or £6 return
  • This takes approximately 30 minutes and stops at Waverley Bridge www.flybybus.com
  • Please contact the Hotel Concierge department on 0131 240 7102 for private/chauffeur-driven transfers
For flight time and further information please visit: www.edinburghairport.com

Getting around Edinburgh

Getting around Edinburgh whether to explore its many tourist attractions or to get to an important meeting is easily managed using the excellent local bus service run by Lothian Buses. 

  • Buses are easily caught just outside the hotel to all parts of the city. 
  • A new tram service which will stop along Princes Street is currently being constructed.
  • To contact Lothian Buses please contact 0131 555 6363 or visit: www.lothianbuses.com
  • For general information on public transport please contact Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33.
  • The George Hotel is located on the most prestigious street in the New Town district of central Edinburgh. 

The Urban Walking Route Planner for Edinburgh 

Find out more at www.explore-edinburgh.co.uk

To review walking tours of Edinburgh that includes information on distance from the George Hotel, number of steps, CO2 emissions and calories burnt go to www.walkit.com

Robert Burns Walking Trail

Take a gentle stroll through the heart of historic Edinburgh with our free downloadable walking trails, and discover the city's literary secrets at your own pace. Get more information on www.cityofliterature.com (The Literary City)

Walk the Walk uniting against breast cancer

If you are interested, find more information on www.walkthewalk.org

Cycling routes in Edinburgh: If you feel like escaping from traffic noise and exercising your muscles or just getting some fresh air, check these links for cycling options in Edinburgh www.cycle-route.com, www.trycyclinginedinburgh.org.uk or www.spokes.org.uk

Low Carbon Travel: If you are a business guest to our hotel and travel by plane on regular basis, please consider how much your decision about travelling may influence our future! www.sustrans.org.uk (Low Carbon Travel)

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