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Edinburgh questions

Hi, I’m trying to book hostels for early August. Is there any recommendations? Is it busy or bad weather in early August?

Posted by
16312 posts

August is probably the busiest month in Edinburgh between the Fringe Festival and the Tatoo.

I wouldn't wait too long to make hostel or hotel reservations. Most places book up months in advance.

Posted by
1295 posts

It will be incredibly busy in Edinburgh in August. Unless you really like crowds then maybe think again. August is typically quite a rainy month in an already rainy country. I would imagine hostels might already be booked up during Edinburgh festival and fringe festival. You might be better looking to stay in somewhere fairly close like Dunfermline. If you can find a hostel try the Premier Inn, Holiday Inn Express or Travelodge chains.

Posted by
1165 posts

I have no knowledge of hostels, but there's no place I'd rather be than Edinburgh during Festival.

My wife does not concur.