How to get to the DDL Conference
Trams offer a frequent and reliable service linking the airport and the city centre. Trams depart from the airport every 8-10 minutes and the journey time to the City Centre is just 35 minutes. The service operates from the airport from 06.15am with the last tram leaving at 10.45pm. Tickets cost £6 for an adult single and £8.50 for an adult return. Delegates are advised to disembark at the Haymarket stop and walk towards the EICC along Morrison Street. This walk takes approximately 7 minutes. For more information about the Tram service please visit https://edinburghtrams.com.
The Airlink 100 operates a frequent bus service (every 10 minutes at peak times) between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, with designated stops en route. Tickets cost £4.50 single and £7.50 return. Delegates are advised to disembark at Haymarket Railway Station and to follow signs for EICC on foot (5 minute walk). See city centre map for directions. For more information regarding bus services visit www.flybybus.com. Reduced Bus Fares – Marketing Edinburgh, Convention Bureau have negotiated a special discount for bus travel with Edinburgh & Lothian buses. You are entitled to reduced fares on the Airlink bus ticket but also on the exciting city sightseeing bus tours.
There is an excellent taxi service from the airport to the city. You’ll find official airport taxis at the taxi rank outside the terminal building (follow the signs within the airport). It costs approximately £15 to get a taxi from the airport to the city centre and the journey takes 20 minutes depending on the time of day.
The EICC is right in the centre of Edinburgh. The main entrance is on Morrison Street. For directions from your home or office visit www.multimap.com and input EH3 8EE for the destination postcode. View up to date road travel Reports, updated every 5 minutes.
There are many car parks in close walking distance to the EICC. Click here for details on National Car Parks (NCPs) in Edinburgh. Additionally, there is a public car park at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 meters from the EICC, which has limited accessible parking spaces.
Location
DDL Conference 2022
EICC,
The Exchange Edinburgh,
Edinburgh,
Midlothian,
EH3 8EE,
United Kingdom
Further information on the conference venue
Where to stay and what to do
Accommodation
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATE
The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa are offering a special rate to all delegates booking to stay with them during the conference.
The room booking price includes a full Scottish breakfast and VAT is included in the prices listed below.
Single Occupancy within a Classic King or Twin bedded room: £195.00 per room per night
Double/Twin Occupancy within a Classic King or Twin bedded room: £215.00 per room per night
Click here to access the bookings page for this special rate, on the hotel’s website
Please note this rate is for a limited time only and will expire on Monday 21st November 2022.