Caledonian Backpackers Map

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It is very easy to get to/from the hostel to the airport. The Airport Bus (Its a big blue bus - number 100 - £3.50) goes directly to/from the airport to us. You get off the bus at the Shandwick Place/West End stop, continue walking in the direction the bus is going, and turn left around the corner(1 minute walk). We are the 3rd door, you'll see our sign.

From the Waverley train station(15 minute walk):
Follow the signs to Princes St, then turn left onto Princes St.

From the bus station(15 min walk):
Turn left on St Andrews St then right onto Princes St.

From Princes St walk past the castle and continue down until you reach a church on the left and Ryan's Bar (on the right). We are across the road, next to the Santander Bank.

From Haymarket Station(15 min walk):
Walk straight out of the train station, past Starbucks, then turn left onto Shandwick Place. Keep walking down that until the road bends. You should see Frasers Store in front of you. Don't cross the road to that, instead turn left and go around Santander Bank, then you should see our sign.

Driving is difficult in Edinburgh and parking is expensive, sorry. The closest place to park is on the street in Melville St(A90), but you can only stay for 4 hours.(£2.20 per hour) After 6.30pm until 8.30am it is free. Do not test the parking inspectors, they always win. A cheaper option is to park at the Ingleston ParknRide(EH28 8LS-free), near the airport(follow airport signs) and catch the bus(48-£1.30) back into town.