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So... Anyone got tips for visiting #Edinburgh #Fringe #Festival 2023? Where to stay, etc. I'm roughly planning August 5 to 19, 2023, traveling from Baltimore. #theater / #theatre.
@YosefKuperman By next August the new tram line will be open to Leith and Newhaven, meaning you can stay near Edinburgh’s coastline and still get to venues in the city centre easily.
@Kirsty Thanks!!!!!
@YosefKuperman the 5th potentially sounds early to me. this year was different, but the 1st "proper" festival in a few years - there is usually a half price ticket van, which is a great thing to find random/interesting things - this year it was harder to use because hours were reduced and it was merged with the main ticket office. But usually those options aren't available for the 1st week. But I'm local enough to pick and choose my timings some.
@remotevoices this is invaluable advice! Thanks!!!
@YosefKuperman booking enough in advance accomodation shouldn't be a problem, I tend to go for a hotel fairly central when I go over. Connection is being super slow tonight, but finally got to the details of where I stayed this year "hub by Premier Inn" near Haymarket Station - it isn't anything fancy, but good solid base, close to Haymarket which is one of the main stations. Most things will be within reasonable walking distance, or on bus route/tram for getting about.
https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/lothian/edinburgh/hub-edinburgh-haymarket.html
@YosefKuperman you should be able to get Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe brochures as PDFs in advance so you can get a feel for what events are on. The Fringe is particularly known for the comedy section - but there is usually plenty of theatre, dance, performance stuff to enjoy as well. There has in the past been an app for the Fringe, but they didn't do that this year, don't know if they will next year. The Book Festival is also on in August and can have some interesting events on.