Please be advised that Edinburgh city centre is becoming a low emissions zone (LEZ). All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. To check if your car meets LEZ emissions standards, please visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/lez
Getting to and around Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a great transport network, with its own airport, train stations and bus station. As Scotland’s capital, the city has excellent national and international connections. So whether you’re travelling here by plane, train or coach, from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, getting here is easy! And once you’re here, Edinburgh is very easy to get around on foot or by public transport.
Find out more about Edinburgh transport below…
Travel to Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a very well connected city. It has an international airport, which is on the outskirts, with easy access to and from the city centre via car, bus, tram, train or taxi. For travel within the country, there are two main train stations in the city centre, Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket Station, and there is also a central bus station.
If you’re driving here, please note on-street parking in the city centre is restricted. However, there are several large car parks. We recommend QPARK Omni, where guests of Parliament House Hotel receive a discount.
Travel around Edinburgh
Edinburgh city centre is easy to get around on foot, although it is quite hilly. Thankfully, we have a great public transport service too. Local buses can take you to all four corners of the city and beyond. We also have a regular tram service which runs from the airport to the city centre and back. In addition, black cabs operate throughout the city, which you can book in advance or flag down in the street if their light is on.
Staying in Edinburgh
Parliament House Hotel is easy to reach. We are located just around the corner from Edinburgh Waverley station, close to the bus station and with good connections to Edinburgh Airport. Find out more about our comfortable, central accommodation.
Based here, you can use Edinburgh transport to discover our beautiful and historic city. Take a look at our guide to the best attractions, shopping, theatre, sports and so much more in our Edinburgh Guide. Then read our blog for some insider tips. Happy exploring!
‘Lovely Hotel very clean and in a good location very close to the main sights in Edinburgh. Very handy for Waverley train Station about 5/10 minutes away. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and kept clean and tidy.’
– Tripadvisor Review
