🇬🇧 Perth, United Kingdom
Travelodge
📍 Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 3JJ
Your stay — Travelodge
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The Property — Travelodge
Travelodge Perth is a no-frills, reliable budget stop a short walk from the city centre. The lobby is clean, bright and functional — check-in is efficient, and the key selling point is location, not character. It suits drivers (parking is available) and cost-conscious travellers who just need a bed and a shower, not atmosphere.
Chronicles of Perth
Perth began as a Royal Burgh in the 13th century and was effectively Scotland’s medieval capital, where kings were crowned at Scone. The 19th-century grid of Georgian and Victorian sandstone replaced older streets, and the Tay’s bridges define the skyline. Today it’s a compact, walkable city balancing heritage with a lively café culture and arts scene around the Mill Street area.
Best Time to Visit
Full Perth guide →Best months
May to September for mild, often sunny afternoons and Perth’s festivals (late May, August). June and September give pleasant weather with fewer tourists than July.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are busy due to school holidays and the Perth Festival of the Arts (late July/early Aug). Hotel prices rise 30–50% above shoulder season; book well ahead for any central budget chain.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, May and September offer consistently mild weather, lower room rates and shorter queues at attractions like Scone Palace. Good for walking without the summer crush.
Weather & packing
Perth’s climate can swing from drizzle to sun in an hour, even in July. Always pack a waterproof jacket and a lightweight layer; thin cotton won’t cut it here.
Live City Briefing — Perth
- The A9 dualling project near Perth continues into 2026, with intermittent night closures around Broxden roundabout; allow extra time if driving north.
- Perth City Hall reopens in late 2025 as a culture and events venue; its first summer programme may affect city-centre traffic and parking.
- The Tay Street one-way system trial is extended to at least August 2026, so expect altered bus stops and longer pedestrian crossings near the station.
Hotel Facilities — Travelodge
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required (just accept terms). No paid upgrade.
Lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 12:00 at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 is free; after 12:00, £20 fee until 18:00.
Free storage at reception on day of check-in/out.
Step-free access via ramped entrance; accessible rooms on ground floor; no hearing loop.
On-site car park free for guests (first come, first served, 70 spaces). Nearest public car park: Perth Theatre Car Park, £5 for 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a £50 incidental hold on a debit/credit card at check-in.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use free ATMs at major banks; avoid airport and hotel exchange bureaux as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and cafes; mobile pay works everywhere cards do.
Round up taxi fares; 10% at restaurants if service is good; no tipping for hotel staff or bar drinks.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a local bakery or café: around £2.50.
Soup or sandwich from a café or pub lunch menu: around £6–8.
Main course at a standard pub or bistro: about £10–14.
Market stalls at Perth Farmers' Market (first Saturday of month) offer pies, hog roast, and baking; otherwise, few street-food options.
Tesco and Co-op are the main budget chains in PH1.
High-street chains on Perth High Street (Primark, M&S, Next) and charity shops for bargains.
Stagecoach bus day ticket: about £4.50; from airport, take the Stagecoach 39/39A bus into town (around £3.80 single).
Walk everywhere within Perth centre; buy groceries and picnic supplies from Tesco rather than tourist-oriented shops; eat lunch specials rather than dinner menus.
Good to know — Perth
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Emergency Contacts
PerthIn Perth, UK, dial 999 for police, ambulance, or fire. For non-urgent police matters, call 101. The local police station is at Barrack Street, Perth PH1 5SF. For health advice, call NHS 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Perth, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Travelodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Edinburgh Airport bus stop → Perth city centre (then 5-min walk to Old Smiddy)
💡 Buy through the Stagecoach app for £9—you can track the bus live.
Edinburgh Airport (stand D) → Perth Bus Station
💡 Buy a day return via the Stagecoach app for £15 – cheaper than two singles. The bus drops you at the bus station on Leonard Street, a 10-minute walk or short bus hop (route 1C) from Rhodes Villa.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Kayrene B&B, Perth
💡 Book through Perth Taxis (01738 629 222) for a fixed fare around £100. Avoid unlicensed cabs at the airport.
Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop (stand D) → Perth Bus Station (Leonard Street)
💡 The M90 is direct and drops you right at the bus station, which is a 10-minute walk from Adfern. Get off at stop 3 (Halbeath Road) if you want a shorter walk — it's a quarter mile up Glasgow Road rather than the longer route through town. Pay by contactless card.
Edinburgh Waverley station → Perth station
💡 Get an off-peak return from Haymarket—less busy and same price.
Edinburgh Airport Tram Stop → Perth Railway Station
💡 From the airport, take the tram to Edinburgh Gateway (12 mins, £6.50) then board the ScotRail service to Perth. Buy a combined ticket via the mTickets app to save £2. From Perth station it's a 12-minute walk to Adfern; exit via the west door onto Leonard Street and head up Glasgow Road.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus stop → Perth Bus Station
💡 Book online for a £5 discount. The bus drops you at the bus station, then a 15-minute walk or a short taxi ride (around £6) to Fernlea.
Edinburgh Waverley (via airport tram link) → Perth Railway Station
💡 Take the Edinburgh Tram from the airport to Haymarket (18 mins, £6.50, runs every 10 mins), then hop the ScotRail train to Perth. Off-peak returns cost £24. From Perth station, it's a 10-minute walk down South Street to Rhodes Villa.
Perth City Centre (South Street stop) → Fernlea Hotel, Perth
💡 From the station, walk 5 mins to South Street. Buses 1A and 2 both stop opposite Fernlea. Ask the driver for a day ticket if you plan more than one trip.
Perth Bus Station → Westview Hotel (Crieff Road stop)
💡 Get the Stagecoach app for live tracking; the stop opposite the hotel is called 'Crieff Road' and you can ask the driver to let you off.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) via Edinburgh Gateway station → Perth Railway Station
💡 Take the tram from the airport to Edinburgh Gateway (12 mins, £7) then the train. Cheaper than a taxi and just as fast if you hit the right connection.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus stop → Perth Bus Station (Lennox Street, 15-min walk to Kayrene B&B)
💡 Buy tickets on the Citylink app for a small discount. Sit on the left side for views of the Firth of Forth.
About Perth
Wikipedia ↗
Perth is a central Scottish city located on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and is the historic county town of Perthshire. It had a population of about 47,350 in 2020. There has been a settlement at Perth since prehistoric times. It is a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Travelodge?
Check-in at Travelodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Travelodge have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required (just accept terms). No paid upgrade.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Travelodge?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Travelodge?
Soup or sandwich from a café or pub lunch menu: around £6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Travelodge?
Stagecoach bus day ticket: about £4.50; from airport, take the Stagecoach 39/39A bus into town (around £3.80 single).
When is the best time to visit Perth?
May to September for mild, often sunny afternoons and Perth’s festivals (late May, August). June and September give pleasant weather with fewer tourists than July.
Top Attractions in Perth
💡 Ask at the door for the key to the tower — if it’s unlocked, you can climb narrow stairs for a rooftop view of the town.
💡 Look for the small exhibition in the side chapel about the church’s role in the Reformation. The tower is not open to the public.
💡 The free guide leaflet at the entrance is worth picking up—it points out the hidden piscina and the 15th-century roof bosses. No photography during services, which are at 11am on Sundays.
💡 Check the small upstairs gallery for rotating contemporary exhibitions — often overlooked by visitors.
💡 Head upstairs for the small but excellent natural history cabinet with taxidermy and curios. The lift is slow; use the stairs if you can.
💡 The stained-glass window in the lobby is original but often overlooked; stand directly underneath to see the detail.
💡 Start at the bench near the old harbour wall at low tide — you can spot seals hauled out on the sandbanks.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. The top-floor art gallery often has overlooked works by local 19th-century painters.