Directions to The King James Hotel, Edinburgh - Thistle Hotels

Directions to The King James, Edinburgh

To reach The King James by road…

From the M9 and M8, pick up the A8 and follow signs for Edinburgh city centre. The King James is located at the end of Princes Street, near the St James Shopping Centre. We have parking for 20 cars available on site at an additional charge. To programme your sat-nav, please use the postcode EH1 3SW.

If you’re coming to The King James by rail…

Edinburgh Waverley mainline station is a three-minute walk (0.1 miles) from The King James.

From Edinburgh Airport…

If you’re flying into Edinburgh Airport, The King James is about 10 miles away by road; allow half an hour by car or taxi, and 35 minutes by public transport.

 

Tourist Attractions

Things to see and do from The King James, Edinburgh

At The King James, you have many of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks, including  Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace virtually on the doorstep. Right in the city centre, The King James is a perfect base from which to explore Edinburgh’s fascinating history, superb shopping, culture and other attractions. And at the end of a packed day, all the comforts of our Edinburgh hotel will be ready and waiting for you.

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Edinburgh Festival of Music, Speech and Dance

Amateur performers of all ages try to impress the judges at the Edinburgh Festival of Music, Speech and Dance. The festival culminates with the Final Concert (usually at The Queen's Hall) where the best soloists are accompanied by a full orchestra.

Mary King's Ghost Fest
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BUPA Great Edinburgh Run
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Literary Pub Tour
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Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture
A vibrant celebration of traditional arts, Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture Festival shows off local and international talent at a variety of venues. Contemporary folk artists perform dance, song, music and storytelling, which remain a vital part of Scottish culture.