Edinburgh Airport is the capital airport of Scotland, UK. More than 40 airlines use the airport serving more than a 100 travel destinations. As well as domestic and European flights there are also routes to New York, Toronto and Orlando.
The airport is about 8 miles west of Edinburgh city centre, and is accessed by the A8 from the M8 and M9 motorways. There are pick up points on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park which is a short walk to the arrivals hall. Drop off points are situated directly opposite the main terminal.
There are both short and long stay car parks at the airport – short stay being close to the terminal building, and long stay just a short courtesy bus ride away (buses run every 10 minutes from the terminal). Short stay parking is at present £4.10 per hour.
Edinburgh has two main rail stations, Haymarket and Waverley, both in the centre. There is a bus – the Airlink - which links the airport and rail station, a journey which takes around 30 minutes. This runs every 10 minutes. A night bus takes the same route during the night and runs every 30 minutes.
There is a wide range of shops including a well stocked duty free shop, and places to buy gifts and clothes. There are also plenty of places to eat and drink before or after the journey.
There is a left baggage desk situated in the UK arrivals area open seven days a week from 5.15am to 22.45. Prices are: up to 24 hours - £5 and daily rate thereafter £5. Larger items e.g. bikes can be kept for 24 hours for £10 and £10 for each following day. There is a charge of £5 per item of lost property.
There are many facilities to help those with young children including baby change facilities, play areas and family friendly parking.
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Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Just 2 minutes by free shuttle from Edinburgh Airport, this hotel with extensive facilities is located 7.5 miles (12 km) from Edinburgh’s city centre. The hotel boasts 22 meeting rooms for 2 to 300 people, as well as the LivingWell Health Club with its 17-metre indoor pool, gym with weights equipment, and sauna. All guest rooms have high-speed internet access (at an additional cost). A courtesy bus runs 24 hours (on demand) from the Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel to and from Edinburgh Airport. |
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Best Western Edinburgh Capital Hotel
This 3-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 17-metre indoor heated pool. It has a quiet location between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre. It is less than 5 miles (8 km) from each. The Best Western Edinburgh Capital Hotel is close to the A90. Buses run regularly to the city centre. The Edinburgh Capital has a sauna, steam room, aerobics studio, solarium and air-conditioned gym. Some of the en suite rooms are modern and some are more traditional. Some rooms have views over Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh or the River Forth. |
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Murrayfield Hotel & Lodge
Murrayfield Hotel & Lodge offers free Wi-Fi and stylish rooms. This hotel is right outside Murrayfield Stadium, the home of Scottish rugby union. The restaurant has a traditional Scottish and international menu, while the rugby-themed bar offers live sports coverage. All of the spacious en suite rooms, in the main hotel and the nearby lodge, have LCD flat-screen TVs. An inclusive traditional Scottish breakfast is provided.
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Dunstane House Hotel
This impressive Victorian building is 500 metres from Haymarket Railway Station and a mile (1.6 km) from Edinburgh city centre. It has traditionally decorated rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The 4-star Dunstane House Hotel was originally built in 1852 and still has many original features, including real open fireplaces. The award-winning Skerries Restaurant specialises in fresh seafood from the waters around Orkney and Shetland. Prime Orkney beef, lamb, game and vegetarian meals are also available.
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The Edinburgh Lodge
Just a short walk from Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo, The Edinburgh Lodge offers free private parking and a peaceful garden, with 4 AA stars and a 5 diamond award. All of the spacious rooms feature an LCD TV and DVD player, with free access to a DVD library. Rooms also have en suite bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi access. Edinburgh Lodge is a family-run guest house, with a cosy lounge and small bar, which has a plasma-screen TV.
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