threeornothing Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 As it says on the tin, if i was in edinburgh and miss the last bus home, does anyone know somewhere you could get a quick cheap bed to crash in for the night? Talking cheap like 15/20?! preferably near the bus station.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Walk up Princes street to the west end and theres Edinburgh backpackers I think. Don't hold me to that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 edinburgh hostel - Google Maps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 New SYHA hostel up near the top of Leith walk - Single/en-suite rooms IIRC & in you price range.It is open 24hrs but there may be a last book-in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 My mate's flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 The hostel on cockburn street by the railway station is pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 we used St Chrisophers hostel and it was pretty decent for one night, it's right on the street behind the bus station across from the Dungoens placey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Cheers, some very helpful suggestions indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 The hostel on cockburn street by the railway station is pretty cheap.Snigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Caledonian Backbackers is central (5 mins walk from bus station), 10 for a bed, bar open till 5am most nights and no curfew Stayed there about 5 times now and I'll keep going back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 And it used to be a rather nice gig venue back in the day...ahh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 The hostel on cockburn street by the railway station is pretty cheap.If that is the one I'm thinking of, it used to be a grade-a rip-off IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 If that is the one I'm thinking of, it used to be a grade-a rip-off IMOIt was pretty cheap last time I was there.... about a tenner for a room. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Caledonian Backbackers is central (5 mins walk from bus station), 10 for a bed, bar open till 5am most nights and no curfew Stayed there about 5 times now and I'll keep going back.Sounds the shizz.....do you know if you can just turn up late at night and get a bed...or is it best to book well in advance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 The hostel on cockburn street by the railway station is pretty cheap.Snigger.It's pronounced Coburn.....I should know as I have had to spend my life explaining it to people as its my surname.Also my loving parents chose the most inappropriate name to stick in front of it. A name that can be shortened to hilarious ends. Well hilarious to almost everyone I ever met. If it were shortened I would be forced to go through life with the name Dick Cockburn!School was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 It's pronounced Coburn.....I should know as I have had to spend my life explaining it to people as its my surname.Also my loving parents chose the most inappropriate name to stick in front of it. A name that can be shortened to hilarious ends. Well hilarious to almost everyone I ever met. If it were shortened I would be forced to go through life with the name Dick Cockburn!School was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 It's pronounced Coburn.....I should know as I have had to spend my life explaining it to people as its my surname.Also my loving parents chose the most inappropriate name to stick in front of it. A name that can be shortened to hilarious ends. Well hilarious to almost everyone I ever met. If it were shortened I would be forced to go through life with the name Dick Cockburn!School was fun!awwww My pal is Sandie Burns now she's married amusing, but not as unfortunate as yours....good name tho!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hostels & Youth Hostels Worldwide - Online Bookings is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 It was pretty cheap last time I was there.... about a tenner for a room. 8-)Maybe another on Cockburn St then but the one I looked at once was quite jawdropping.Also worth checking the Travelodge website - If you know your dates a bit in advance, you can sometimes get a room there as cheap as any hostel, cheaper if there are a couple sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Sounds the shizz.....do you know if you can just turn up late at night and get a bed...or is it best to book well in advance?There is someone on reception 24 hours in the day as far as i'm aware. They have a huuuuge amount of rooms and beds, so i'd imagine the only time they are full is at Hogmany and during the Festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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