euro_trash
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« on: March 04, 2008, 03:31:54 PM » |
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I am going to a workshop in one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Anyone have any tips for dining, lodging, and nightlife?
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2008, 03:46:04 PM » |
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Pollock residence halls at University of Edinburgh are cheap and no worse than the average -- they are open to the public when the university isn't in session.
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2008, 03:48:21 PM » |
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I was there 3 years ago. Ride the bus, walk around (when not raining). There is lots to see. Food was expensive.
Make sure you visit the Edinburgh castle. A great bit of history there.
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2008, 06:11:15 PM » |
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You can eat out in the pubs quite cheaply.
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2008, 06:47:23 PM » |
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Or not eat. Just drink. It's a conference!
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2008, 06:54:12 PM » |
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Kalpna and Hendersons for really good cheap veggie food. Pollock has already been mentioned, and is by far the cheapest option in town. If Pollock isn't available, you might want to try The Links Hotel in Bruntsfield; not cheap, but still cheaper than a lot of things of the same level. It's a long time since I did night life. I've always been keen on the Barony, the Bow Bar, the Southsider and the Malt Shovel. Maxies, alas, seems to have moved to just off the High Street, but at least the Peartree is still in Nicholson Street. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2008, 06:26:18 AM » |
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Pollock residence halls at University of Edinburgh are cheap and no worse than the average -- they are open to the public when the university isn't in session.
I'd second this. The university also has cheap, albeit basic, accomodation available for visitors during term time. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2008, 06:47:29 AM » |
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If you are going to be there in August book early or you will be competing with the million or so folk who attend the Edinburgh Festivals. If Pollock Halls are not available it is worth investigating Bed and Breakfast accommodation - for a general idea of available accommodation try http://www.visitscotland.com/For eating cheaply, many places offer fixed price lunchtime menus which offer better value than having a big meal in the evening. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2008, 08:06:21 AM » |
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Oh yeah, and if you're at a workshop at the university and you have something identifying you as being from another university, you should be able to eat at Teviot dining room. It's not the world's best food, but it is undoubtedly the cheapest in Edinburgh.
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« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2008, 10:07:56 AM » |
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The shoes would have to be Guccis!
More seriously, there was a time when I stretched travel dollars by packing much of my own food--peanut butter, bread, and apples--and my own booze too for that matter. I stayed in hostels and took public transportation and rinsed my clothes in the sink and saved my money for museums and adventure experiences and had a wonderful time.
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2008, 06:09:42 PM » |
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Climb to the top of Arthur's Seat at night with a few friends. Bring wine and a picnic. The view is stunning.
Protein bars and fruit (or peanut butter and crackers, gorp, etc.) don't need refrigeration and make a decent breakfast. There are always tea kettles. If you have access to a refrigerator (most residence halls), Marks and Spencer has decent prepared food. Also, most Indian restraunts have huge daily specials -- under £10, and enough for two large meals (thus the need for refrigeration).
National Gallery of Scotland is worth a visit. Lots of quasi-pornographic Titians, and the iconic "Reverend Robert Walker Skating" (it really is, IMHO, a lovely painting).
Re: tea: I spend an extra few pounds to buy my own rather than depend on hotel selections, and really like the Twinings Assam. Does anyone know why Twinings doesn't market this in North America? The closest I've been able to find, for a travel/office teabag is [now Lipton's] Red Rose (one shop occasionally stocks Yorkshire Gold as well). The other Twinings teas strike me as blandly mediocre (way to much bergamot in the Earl Grey), but the Assam, especially if I warm the pot/teacup , is nicely malty.
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« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2008, 03:03:49 AM » |
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http://www.hostelworld.com/Quite a lot of hostels now have private rooms with private baths.
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« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2008, 07:50:54 PM » |
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kebab mahal does great curries and kebabs, the portions are huge for their prices and it's only a stone throw away from the student union (teviot). i go there every time i visit edinburgh.
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« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2008, 10:33:34 PM » |
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Hola. I spent a month last summer doing research for my diss at the National Library (smack in along the Royal Mile, basically). There are some decent hostels in that whole historic area with single rooms. That's the cheapest way to go by far.
Edinburgh is tremendous and beautiful. You'll be able to eat and drink pretty cheaply. Enjoy!
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