Accommodation close to Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Allison House 17
EH9 2AX, Edinburgh, 17 Mayfield Gardens
This Georgian building is now a family-run guest house with easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. It offers free WiFi, free parking and en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs. Allison House 17 is... read more
1233 reviews 7.7
Alexander Guest House
EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, 35, Mayfield Gardens
Alexander Guest House is a friendly guest house with clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop. At Alexander there is limited free parking and free internet... read more
684 reviews 7.5
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
EH3 9SR, Edinburgh, 1 Festival Square
Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street, 500 metres from Edinburgh... read more
2210 reviews 8.3
Thistle Hotel
EH3 7EG, Edinburgh, 59 Manor Place
This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar. Free WiFi is available throughout... read more
670 reviews 7.4
Le Monde Hotel
EH2 2PF, Edinburgh, 16 George Street
Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 100 metres from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a lively night club. Impressive rooms are themed... read more
730 reviews 8.6
a&o Edinburgh City
EH1 1NE, Edinburgh, 50 Blackfriars Street
Just off the Royal Mile, a&o Edinburgh City has free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a lively restaurant and bar. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is 400 metres away. All rooms and dormitories at a&o... read more
3181 reviews 7
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
EH16 5PE, Edinburgh, 27 Craigmillar Park
This elegant 4-star Victorian hotel offers luxurious rooms featuring iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, sherry and shortbread. Located only 1.5 miles from the Royal Mile, with direct bus route to the city centre right outside the... read more
779 reviews 8.8
Apartments Royal
EH1 1QS, Edinburgh, **Various Locations**
These Edinburgh apartments offer space and comfort within walking distance of Princes Street. Each has free internet, a full kitchen and dining/lounge area with flat-screen TV. Apartments Royal offer apartments at 3 different locations in... read more
15 reviews 8.9
Regent House Hotel - City Centre Hotel
EH1 3JX, Edinburgh, 3-5 Forth Street
On a quiet, cobbled street just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street, the family-run Regent House Hotel is set in a restored Georgian building. It offers free WiFi and is less than 10 minutes’ walk... read more
1203 reviews 7.4
Kew House
EH12 5JE, Edinburgh, 1 Kew Terrace
Walking distance from Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo, this 5-star Edinburgh guest house with free Wi-Fi and free parking is within easy reach of the city centre and EICC. The city centre is a 5-minute... read more
102 reviews 9.6
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
EH1 1TH, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile
On the historic Royal Mile, Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh is a modern hotel which features a spa / fitness centre, stylish bar and luxury bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute... read more
4266 reviews 8.4
Ten Hill Place
EH8 9DS, Edinburgh, 10 Hill Place
Just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, this 4-star Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and offers free WiFi. Set in a quiet Georgian square,... read more
2001 reviews 8.9
The Salisbury Hotel
EH16 5AA, Edinburgh, 43-45 Salisbury Road
This 4-star townhouse hotel is located within the quiet residential area of Newington, just 1 mile from Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile and vibrant city centre. Stylish rooms have room service available and complimentary Wi-Fi, whilst... read more
856 reviews 8
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn
EH1 1DH, Edinburgh, 43 Jeffrey Street
Formerly Jurys Inn, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn is In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, right beside the Royal Mile and less than a 5-minute walk from Waverly Train Station. The... read more
8153 reviews 7.8
The Bonham
EH3 7RN, Edinburgh, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens
Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Every bedroom has a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are... read more
1135 reviews 8.9
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh
EH3 7RY, Edinburgh, 7 Rothesay Terrace
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh, a refreshing alternative where you will enjoy an experience to remember. A distinguished collection of 29 comfortable townhouse suites, we offer an incomparable level of space and comfort for business and leisure... read more
742 reviews 9.2
Dreamhouse Apartments Edinburgh Holyrood Park
EH8 8BA, Edinburgh, The Park, 89 Holyrood Road
Beside Holyrood Park, these city-centre apartments have free Wi-Fi and free parking. They are stylish, modern and close to Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyrood house. Each Dreamhouse Edinburgh Holyrood Park apartment has a... read more
35 reviews 8.2
Lantern Guest House
EH7 5LA, Edinburgh, 3 Windsor Street
Lantern Guest House is located just an 8-minute walk away from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom. A refrigerator, a coffee machine and a microwave... read more
91 reviews 8.8
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel
EH1 1NA, Edinburgh, 300 Cowgate
This city centre Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with... read more
3539 reviews 8.2
Best Western Kings Manor
EH15 2NP, Edinburgh, 100 Milton Road East
Best Western Kings Manor in Edinburgh offers free WiFi, a 20-metre swimming pool and a gym. Portobello Beach is just 10 minutes’ walk from the building. The railway station is 5 minutes' walk from the... read more
4433 reviews 8.5
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
EH1 2AB, Edinburgh, Princes Street
Situated just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian luxury hotel has a modern leisure club and unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less... read more
1208 reviews 8.6
West End Hotel
EH125AU, Edinburgh, 35 Palmerston Place
The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has... read more
671 reviews 7.7
Novotel Edinburgh Park
EH12 9DJ, Edinburgh, 15 Lochside Avenue
This 4-star Novotel is 200 metres from Edinburgh Park Rail Station and a 12-minute train ride from the city centre. It has modern rooms and a heated indoor swimming pool. Located just off the tram... read more
4450 reviews 8.5
Lochend Serviced Apartments
EH7 6ET, Edinburgh, 149/1 Lochend Road
Lochend Apartments are a complex of 50 serviced apartments, situated in Leith, 1.6 miles from Edinburgh Princes Street/Royal Mile, 1.4 miles from Edinburgh Playhouse and less than a mile from Leith Ocean Terminal/Royal Yacht Britannia.... read more
654 reviews 7.8
Royal Mile Accommodation
EH8 8EQ, Edinburgh, Old Tolbooth Wynd
These stylish apartments are in the city centre, 800 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station. The modern apartments have free parking and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels and DVD players. Royal Mile Accommodation is just... read more
485 reviews 9
Edinburgh Playhouse Apartments
EH7 4AU, Edinburgh, Hopetoun Street
These stylish luxury apartments are in the city centre, a mile (1.6 km) from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. Each large, modern apartment has free Wi-Fi and parking. The Edinburgh Playhouse Apartments are... read more
232 reviews 9.1
A-Haven Townhouse Hotel
EH6 4NS, Edinburgh, 180 Ferry Road
This traditional Victorian town house offers free secure parking, free Wi-Fi, full Scottish breakfasts and good-value en suite rooms. It has easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. The A-Haven Townhouse Hotel has a... read more
740 reviews 8.6
Balmore Guest House
EH3 9NQ, Edinburgh, 34, Gilmore Place
This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street can both be reached within 20 minutes’ walk. Nearby Union Canal boasts beautiful walks and... read more
3692 reviews 6.7
Aynetree Guest House
EH15 3AS, Edinburgh, 12 Duddingston Crescent, Milton Road
With free private parking, the Aynetree Guest House is on a main bus route, with excellent direct access to Edinburgh city centre. This Victorian house is well located for Arthur's Seat and the Palace of... read more
361 reviews 7
Ashgrove House Hotel
EH12 5HG, Edinburgh, 12 Osborne Terrace (West Coates)
This Victorian building is on the A8 into the city centre, 500 metres from Edinburgh Haymarket Rail Station. It offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and traditionally decorated rooms. The Ashgrove House Hotel is on one... read more
737 reviews 8.7
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The EMF Hub is located at Dynamic Earth on the edge of Holyrood Park. The EMF hub is also near the start and finish location for the 5k, 10k, Junior and as well as the International Breakfast Run. The EMF Hub is a 15 minute walk from the City Centre, located at the foot of the Royal Mile, near the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace.
The start of the Edinburgh Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay is on Regent Road and London Road in the city centre. The race will finish in Musselburgh, approximately 6 miles east from Edinburgh City Centre.
Start Location: London Road and Regent Road (Nelson Monument)
Finish: Musselburgh
In 2023 the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is being held on May 27th and May 28th and will include the following races :
Saturday 28th of May
EMF 10K, EMF 5K
EMF Junior Races
Sunday 29th of May
The Edinburgh Marathon
EMF Half Marathon
EMF Marathon Hairy Haggis Team Relay
Nearest International Airport ?
The nearest international airport is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.
Nearest Train Station ?
The closest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley train station, located in the city centre and a 5 minute walk from Regent Road and a 10 minute walk from London Road start line. Edinburgh Waverley is a 15 minute walk from the EMF hub.
Hotels, Hostels, Apartments and B&B’s can be found within easy reach of the start and finish line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Check rates in our database.
Cheap Places to Stay – Apartment, hotel and b&b rooms!
Plenty of affordable hotels, low cost b&b’s or guest houses and fully furnished apartments for self catering can be found within close distance of the start and finish line of this large running event, which has an IAAF Bronze Label status.
Stay close to Start Line on Regent Road and London Road (Nelson Monument)
The start line is located on Regent Road and London Road in the city centre of Edinburgh Scotland near Nelson Monument.
Book cheapest deals (also last minute offers) for hotels, b&b’s or guest houses, hostels and apartments near by the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. It’s a two day event which include the Marathon, a 5K, 10K, two junior races and a half marathon and a team relay race, affectionately named the ‘Hairy Haggis’.
One of the nearest accommodations is cheap Ailsa Craig Hotel. This accommodation offers elegant Georgian town house accommodation and free Wi-Fi. Waverley Station and the start line of the Edinburgh (Half) Marathon is a short walk away.
Another cheap hotel nearby is low budget Cairn Hotel. This cheaper property offers good-value rooms and free Wi-Fi. The Cairn Hotel is in Edinburgh city centre, close to Calton Hill and the start line of the EMF races.
Cheap place to stay near Start Line
Hotel near Finish Line in Musselburgh and Wallyford
The finish line of the marathon is located in Musselburgh, 6 miles from Edinburgh city center.
A very popular place to stay nearby is Edinburgh Lodges. This guest accommodation in Musselburgh offers free private parking just 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh’s city centre.
Another accommodation near the finish line of the EMF marathon is Arden Guest House. This bed and breakfast lies opposite Musselburgh Racecourse. The property is 1 mile to the nearest train station with direct trains into Edinburgh City taking just 5 minutes. Buses to Edinburgh stop just outside the house and take 20 minutes.
Accommodation for Edinburgh Marathon 2019 near Finish Line
EMF Edinburgh Marathon Festival in Scotland
Name : Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF)
The biggest running event in Britain is the marathon of London (Check for hotels).
Location : in Edinburgh Scotland
Contact : GSI-Events Ltd
Address : EICA Ratho, South Plait Hill, Edinburgh E28 8AA, Scotland
When : 27th – 28th May 2023
Events : EMF 10K, EMF 5K, EMF Junior Races, International Breakfast Run, The Edinburgh Marathon, EMF Half Marathon, EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay
Marathon Start : at London Road and at Regent Road, Edinburgh.
Nearest Hotels and B&B’s : in Edinburgh city centre.
What to do and see
Calton Hill (off Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG, Scotland /Calton Hill): from the top you can see several monuments, see Hollyrood Palace and Arthur’s Seat. Views are wonderful. Calton Hill is about 10mins walk from Princes Street.
Edinburgh Playhouse (18 – 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, Scotland /Calton Hill): theatre with over 3000 seats. It’s one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in Scotland.
Palace of Holyroodhouse (Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, Scotland): official residence of the Queen and the Royal Family. Large parts of the palace are opened to the public.
Nelson Monument (Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA, Scotland): take the short walk from Princess Street up Carlton Hill and then up the Nelson Monument for a nice view of the city.
Waterloo Place (Eastern extension of Princes St., Edinburgh, Scotland /Castle/Royal Mile/High St): lovely Georgian buildings bult to reflect the victory at Waterloo.