Travel & Accomodation

DisCoVor 2026 will be hosted at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, with all sessions held in the historic and iconic Playfair Library, offering an inspiring setting for presentations and discussions. Below you will find practical travel guidance for arriving in the city, reaching the venue, and booking accommodation.

Where to stay

Edinburgh offers a wide range of accommodation, from major hotels to smaller boutique properties and serviced apartments. The Organising Committee has pre-booked rooms at two Leonardo hotels, both within walking distance of the conference venue.

Rooms are reserved from Sunday, 7th June to Thursday, 11th June 2026. You can book your room here using the discount code LHDISC070626.

Bed & Breakfast rates:

The hotels will hold these rooms until 12th April 2026. After this date, any unbooked rooms will be released to the public. Individual reservations can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days prior to arrival.

 

The University of Edinburgh also provides convenient, central overnight accommodation at The Scholar and The Scott Hotels at Pollock Halls, and at the KM Hotel & Apartments on Richmond Place. You can visit the online booking service at https://www.uoecollection.com/ and use the promotion code EVENT to receive 15% off the best flexible rate at The Scholar and KM Hotel & Apartments, or 10% off at The Scott Hotel. Please note this excludes any other promotions or deals the university may be running. Payment is taken at the time of booking.

Getting to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the main airport serving Edinburgh, with frequent connections across the UK, Europe, and international hubs.

If there is no direct flight to Edinburgh from your location, connections via London are frequent, with onward domestic flights or fast rail services to Edinburgh available from London airports and city-centre stations.


Edinburgh is served by central mainline stations, including Edinburgh Waverley, with frequent services from major UK cities. From the city centre, most hotels and the Old Town are walkable or a short bus or taxi ride away.


Long-distance coaches operate into Edinburgh Bus Station in the city centre, with services from major cities across the United Kingdom.

From the bus station, most central hotels can be reached on foot or by local bus or taxi.


If travelling by car, please note that Edinburgh has controlled parking zones and limited city-centre parking, and traffic restrictions apply in some areas. Public transport is generally the easiest way to move around once in the city, particularly for reaching the Old Town and the conference venue.

Drivers should remember that vehicles in the UK drive on the left-hand side of the road.

Car-rental services are available at Edinburgh Airport and at several locations within the city centre. Visitors planning to rent a vehicle are encouraged to book in advance, especially during busy summer periods.


Getting to the conference venue

Once in the city, the conference venue at Playfair Library Hall (Old College) can be reached easily:

  • Tram → city centre, then short walk/taxi: Tram journeys to the city centre take ~30 minutes.
  • Bus (Airlink 100) → Waverley Bridge, then walk/taxi: Frequent service with an average journey time of ~30 minutes.

  • On foot: Old College is in the Old Town and is typically reachable on foot (expect hills and steps in places).
  • By bus/taxi: Numerous city bus routes serve the South Bridge / North Bridge corridors.

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