Il tuo soggiorno — Cruachan
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cruachan, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 5) if you can, as you'll be farther away from the street noise on Gilmore Place. If you must be on a lower floor, try to get a room at the back of the hotel to minimize street noise. Consider rooms 7-10 for a quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the service entrance, as these may be noisier due to deliveries and staff activity.
Best views
Since the hotel is on a side street, the views are mostly of surrounding buildings. You might get a glimpse of the city skyline if you're on a higher floor, but it's not a particularly scenic view.
Quietest floors
Floors 6-10 are likely the quietest, given the hotel's layout.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some traffic noise from Gilmore Place, which can be busy, especially during rush hour. Additionally, you might hear some noise from the nearby university or student accommodation.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get a room on a higher floor if that's your preference. Consider requesting a room with a bath if you prefer a more relaxing stay, as some rooms only have showers.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Cruachan
free, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary PressReader digital newsstand, physical newspapers available in lobby
14:00 - 23:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00, £20.00 fee per hour thereafter
available at reception, £5.00 per piece per day
wheelchair-accessible entrance, one step-free route to most rooms, some rooms with structural limitations
on-site parking £20.00 per night, nearest public car park at NCP Edinburgh (5-minute walk), £18.00 per day, EV charging available on request
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: £3.00 per person per night (Monday to Thursday), £4.00 per person per night (Friday to Sunday)
Deposit & card hold: £20.00 advance deposit, £50.00 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Bruntsfield Evangelical Church (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Gilmore Place Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland (289 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Barclay Viewforth Parish Church (386 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Barclay Viewforth Parish Church (386 m · ~5 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Waverley Market — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Bruntsfield Links — 524 m · ~7 min walk
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
King's Theatre — 569 m · ~7 min walk
Football area — 587 m · ~7 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Bruntsfield Pharmacy — 347 m · ~4 min walk
Londis — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Haymarket — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →British Pound, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges which charge poor rates and fees.
Cards and contactless are widely accepted; mobile pay like Apple Pay is common even for small amounts.
Not obligatory; round up taxi fare or leave 10% in restaurants if service charge not added, and tip hotel porters £1-2.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee from a cafe or chain is around £2.50-3.
A sandwich or soup from a cafe or takeaway is about £5-7.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant costs around £12-15.
Look for food stalls at local markets or along pedestrian streets for pies, pasties, or wraps for £5-8.
Common budget supermarkets include Lidl, Aldi, and Tesco Metro.
Princes Street and the St James Quarter host mid-range high-street brands; charity shops also have bargains.
A Lothian Buses day ticket costs £5 (adult) and covers all city buses; from the airport, take the Airlink bus 100 (£4.50 single) for lowest cost.
Walk or cycle as EH3 is compact; buy groceries from supermarkets for packed lunches; check for early-bird dinner deals in pub restaurants.
Buono da sapere — Edinburgh
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
Edinburgh999 (or 112 from a mobile phone)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Edinburgh, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cruachan
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 309 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Bruntsfield Pharmacy — 347 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Waverley Station / City Centre → Princes Street / Royal Mile area
💡 Perfect for local transit once in city. Modern, accessible, connects main attractions. Hotel is walkable from tram stops.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → The Scotsman Hotel, Royal Mile
💡 Pre-book for better rates. Black cabs are iconic but metered taxis can be cheaper. Hotel can arrange pickups.
Edinburgh Airport → Waverley Bridge / City Centre
💡 Most economical airport transfer. Buy Ridacard for unlimited city bus travel. Buses to hotel area are frequent.
Edinburgh Airport (via airport link bus to Waverley) → Waverley Station (250m from hotel)
💡 Excellent for day trips (Glasgow, Stirling, Borders). Station is 5-minute walk to The Scotsman Hotel on Royal Mile.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Cruachan?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 5) if you can, as you'll be farther away from the street noise on Gilmore Place. If you must be on a lower floor, try to get a room at the back of the hotel to minimize street noise. Consider rooms 7-10 for a quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cruachan?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the service entrance, as these may be noisier due to deliveries and staff activity.
Is Cruachan noisy?
Be prepared for some traffic noise from Gilmore Place, which can be busy, especially during rush hour. Additionally, you might hear some noise from the nearby university or student accommodation.
Which rooms have the best views at Cruachan?
Since the hotel is on a side street, the views are mostly of surrounding buildings. You might get a glimpse of the city skyline if you're on a higher floor, but it's not a particularly scenic view.
What are insider tips for staying at Cruachan?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get a room on a higher floor if that's your preference. Consider requesting a room with a bath if you prefer a more relaxing stay, as some rooms only have showers.
What time is check-in at Cruachan?
Check-in at Cruachan is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Cruachan have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cruachan?
£3.00 per person per night (Monday to Thursday), £4.00 per person per night (Friday to Sunday)
Where can I eat cheaply near Cruachan?
A sandwich or soup from a cafe or takeaway is about £5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cruachan?
A Lothian Buses day ticket costs £5 (adult) and covers all city buses; from the airport, take the Airlink bus 100 (£4.50 single) for lowest cost.
Principali attrazioni a Edinburgh
💡 Free guided tours run at 11am and 3pm. The basement cafe has the cheapest lunch on Princes Street.
💡 Head to the rooftop terrace for a clear view of the castle. The cafe does a decent bacon roll for under a fiver.
💡 Look for the grave of Thomas Riddell—J.K. Rowling borrowed the name for Tom Riddle. Ask at the art gallery next door for the map of notable graves.
💡 Start at the path behind Holyrood Palace. Avoid the grass if it's wet—it gets treacherously slippery.
💡 The glasshouses are free but ask at the ticket desk for a timed pass. The café does decent scones for under £3.