Events in Edinburgh

There are four types of occasion which cause all accommodation prices in Edinburgh to broadly double. These are Hogmanay (New Year), Rugby Internationals, the Festivals in August, and the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. The late September weekend can also be a time of extremely high demand. Other common restrictions at these times are three or even four day minimum stays. All other times of the year are price-sensitive in Edinburgh, but these should be the only times when it is difficult to find reasonably priced accommodation.

www.edinburghshogmanay.org	The biggest New Year starts well before the 31st!!
www.rbs6nations.com/splash.htm	Official site of the six nations rugby
www.edfringe.com/	The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
www.edinburgh-marathon.com/	Edinburgh Marathon Festival
		Free Festival events on the Royal Mile

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Hogmanay - Edinburgh's New Year - December 30th 2015 - January 2nd 2016.

Not just the world's most traditional evening, but a three-day long magical festival of fire, dancing and celebration.

30th - Torchlight Procession	31st - Hogmanay!!	1st - DAY ONE!!
Photograph: Rob Wilkinson	Photograph: Rob Wilkinson	Photograph: Lloyd Smith
The opening event of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2015/16 is the spectacular Torchlight Procession. Join thousands of torch carriers as they create a river of fire from the historic Royal Mile to the Son et Lumiére and fireworks finale on Calton Hill. More details at the Edinburghs Hogmanay torchlit procession page.	The original and best New Year celebrations in the world! Join the party with 80,000 friends beneath the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and dance your way into 2016 with live music, entertainment, giant screens, outdoor bars & the world famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks. More details at the Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party page.	You don’t have to be a loony, mad or brave… but it helps. Celebrate 2016 by taking part in the breathtaking Queensferry Loony Dook, the annual splash in the River Forth. Over the past 25 years, thousands of people have taken the plunge. Take part in the Dookers Parade through the High Street ending in the Freezing Forth under the gaze of the iconic Forth Bridges. More details at the Edinburghs Hogmanay Loony Dook page.

Given our location it's perhaps not surprising that we fill quickly for Hogmanay, we are one of a very limited number of hotels and guesthouses that are genuinely within walking distance of the big street party. Taxis are plentiful normally in Edinburgh, but with 100,000 people looking to get home with no bus services running, the maths isn't pretty on how long you could be waiting, and even if you do get a taxi; you will need to have had a few stiff drinks during the celebrations to handle the special fares charged.

Most guesthouses and hotels either serve some form of breakfast at the normal time or not at all on January 1st (despite how much you are paying!)- this is evidenced by the brisk trade in cooked breakfasts that takes place in local cafe's from 'lunchtime' onwards (when a £7 breakfast becomes £12!!). At the Valentine we offer unlimited filled rolls (sausage, bacon, egg) later in the morning in addition to the usual full breakfast options at a more reasonable hour.

Maps and a Street-party ticket for every guest can be included in our special Hogmanay packages (please ask for Street party tickets when booking). In order that we can avoid charging a vast amount for the 31st December alone, we set a package which entitles you to stay from your chosen arrival night up to the 3rd of January if you want. Up to four nights are included within the package: in addition up to 4 extra nights are available before or after your package nights for just £10 per person per night! (subject to availability).

All our rooms are individual and each has its own Hogmanay deal. Email us for details.

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Six Nations Rugby Internationals 2016.

	SCOTLAND	V.	ENGLAND		16:50 Sat 6th Feb 2016
	SCOTLAND	V.	FRANCE		15:00 Sun 13th Mar 2016

For all of these fixtures we will be offering a three night package, we have two, three and up to six person per room options. We are a long walk or short bus ride to Murrayfield stadium, or you can join the crowds 200m from the guest house in the West End bars and then make the traditional walk out to the stadium.

All our rooms are individual and each has its own Rugby weekend deal.
Extra nights are available (beyond our three night package) for just £30 per room per night!!
Email us for details.

Just a stone's throw away!!

Small Group rates, our prices for three, four, five and six people sharing a room are often much cheaper than other accommodation in less central locations. Our spacious group room with private bathroom is unique within the city centre.
	Special rates for hen nights, we can accommodate up to 30 people at a low rate per head, minimum of two nights (enquire for one night January to March). Complimentary Champagne and Shortbread on arrival!!

 

In comparing quotes always remember location! Valentine is the closest Guesthouse to the Castle in the very heart of Edinburgh. The finest of full Scottish breakfasts is included every morning of your stay, entirely cooked to order, this is by no means standard in all guesthouses!!