Find us in the heart of the city
Right in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town and five minutes walk from Waverley Train Station, this is a great location to host your meeting, conference or training.
Find Us
Located at 16 St Mary’s Street
Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is easy to reach no matter how you’re travelling. Just minutes from Waverley Station and well connected by bus, tram, taxi, and road links, getting here is simple for both local and visiting delegates. Find out how to reach us by using the travel guides below to plan the easiest route to ETCV, whether you’re arriving by train, bus, air, car, or tram.
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By train
Leave Waverley Station via the Market Street exit, taking the steps down to Market Street. Alternatively, you can leave via the main pedestrian exit onto Waverley Bridge, then turn left and left again onto Market Street. Continue along Market Street, passing under the large decorated bridge.
After the bridge, bear right onto Jeffrey Street and walk up the hill past Jury’s Inn to the junction with traffic lights at the High Street.
Once on the High Street (the Royal Mile), cross the road onto St Mary’s Street (a continuation of Jeffrey Street). The training centre is located further down the hill on the left-hand side, opposite the Travelodge.
If you reach the Travelodge, you have gone slightly too far. We are located between Guajira Café and Mary’s Café Bistro, opposite Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers.
By bus
Bus Routes: Several local bus routes stop near our venue. Depending on where you’re coming from, there are direct services to ensure a smooth journey.
Nearest Bus Stops:
- Museum of Childhood (2-minute walk)
- Service: 35
- South Bridge (6-minute walk)
- Services: 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 45 and 49
- Any Princes Street stop (10-20 minute walk)
- Services: 1, 4, 15, 16, 25 and 26
Timetables & Information: For detailed timetables and to plan your route, please visit Lothian Buses or check out the latest updates through their app.
We recommend checking schedules in advance to ensure smooth travel, especially during peak hours.
By car
If you are arriving by car, there are three multi-storey car parks just a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue. We have a concessionary rate at the Holyrood Road, EH8 9UL, NCP car park.
Receive a 10% discount at the Holyrood Road NCP car park: To get your 10% discount, validate your parking ticket with our Receptionist.
Please also be aware of Edinburgh city centre’s Low Emissions Zone (LEZ). The NCP Car Park is outside of the LEZ restricted zone, so no matter what make or model you have, there is parking close by for you.
By air
Edinburgh Airport
Outside the main airport terminal you will find: a rank for airport taxis, an airport bus stop and a tram stop, all of which bring you into the centre of town, and just a short walk to the venue.
By taxi
We would advise you to give clear instructions to the taxi driver and specify that the venue is situated on St Mary’s Street. That way, you won’t run the risk of ending up at one of the other conferencing venues in Edinburgh (as has unfortunately happened to some of our previous delegates).
Central Taxis: 0131 229 2468
Our address is in Central Taxi‘s booking database. By choosing them, you can be sure you will be heading straight here. If you require a pick up from the venue, we are always happy to book one for you, just pop into reception.
By tram
There are two stops near the venue:
St Andrew Square: Head down the hill towards Princes Street, where you will see Waverley Train Station and can follow the walking directions from there.
Princes Street: Walk past the National Gallery, which is across the road, towards Waverley Train Station, from there you can follow the walking directions.
If you are taking the tram from any stop in Edinburgh or the airport, please ensure you buy your ticket before boarding the tram, or you will be fined £10.
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Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue combines character with convenience. Our experienced team supports every event with care and attention, guided by a simple promise: if we can, we will.