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CALEDONIAN BACKPACKERS is very
centrally located, and is easy to reach regardless of how you
arrive in Edinburgh. Below you'll find simple instructions on
how to find us, as well as a
city centre map for your reference. You can also
download
a printable copy of the map and other pertinent information in
PFD format here (216kb, Requires Adobe
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| From the BUS STATION
in St. Andrews Square: Walk one block to Prince's Street and
turn right. Continue walking along Prince's Street for about
10 minutes, taking in the spectacular view of the Castle on
your left : When you come to a large intersection, the street
will then become Shandwick Place. At this point you will see
the Abbey National Bank on the corner on your right and if you
look up above it you will see the Hostel marked with a large
white Backpackers banner. Entrance is on Queensferry Street. |
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From WAVERLEY TRAIN
STATION: Prince's Street is located outside if you
leave by the stairs. If you leave by the ramp, turn right at
the top to reach Prince's Street. Once on Prince's Street,
turn left and follow direction as if arriving by bus.
From HAYMARKET TRAIN STATION (The
closest to the hostel): Exit onto West Maitland Street and
walk along on the left hand side of the road. After about a 5
minutes walk you will come to Shandwick Place and an
intersection leading to Prince's Street. At this point, if you
look to your left, you will see the Abbey National and if you
look up above it you will see the Hostel marked with a large
white Backpackers banner. The entrance is on Queensferry
Street just around the corner. |
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| *Although the
hostel is very close to the above points of arrival you may
feel the need to take public transport. A short one-way trip
on the bus will cost 50 pence - ask driver about the day
ticket promotions, and a taxi no more than £2.50. You can find
local bus route and timetable information here for
LRT
Buses and here for
First Buses. |
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| From the AIRPORT:
Take the Airport Shuttle bus into the city and ask the driver
to let you off at the stop on Shandwick Place. Turn to your
right as you disembark the bus, walk to the end of the street
and on your left is the Abbey National Bank. Queensferry
Street is around the corner and the entrance to the hostel is
a few doors up. Journey time 25 mins. Single bus ticket £3.30. |
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| By CAR: Entering
Edinburgh from the west, head into Prince’s Street. Turn left
into South Charlotte Street. Take first left onto Charlotte
Square and left again into Hope Street, which leads onto
Queensferry Street. The hostel is on the corner. |
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CITY CENTRE MAP |
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