Know before you go

• The Six Nations runs over five weekends from early February to mid-March. Each team plays two or three home matches a year, alternating with the year before.
• Weekends with a home match sell out hotels fast: book as soon as the fixture list is published.

Airport to Murrayfield

Edinburgh airport (EDI) has trams and the Airlink 100 bus to the centre in 30 minutes.

Tram or a 25-minute walk from the West End.

Public transport directions to Murrayfield

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Haymarket)
• Mid-range: Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
• Splurge: The Balmoral

Links search the nights from 5 February to 21 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual test weekend schedule for 6 February to 20 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Edinburgh Zoo pandas and penguins.
• Camera Obscura.
• Dynamic Earth.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Grassmarket and Cowgate pubs.

7 tours worth booking for Six Nations weekend in Edinburgh

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Oink Hog roast rolls
• The Witchery by the Castle Gothic dining room
• Mother India's Cafe Indian tapas
• Leith Shore restaurants Seafood by the water
• Ting Thai Caravan Cheap Thai street food

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• National Museum of Scotland.
• Scottish National Gallery.
• Real Mary King's Close.

Getting around on event days

• Lothian buses and the tram take contactless.
• Murrayfield is a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride from the West End.
• Tap in with a contactless card on buses, trams and most urban trains.
• Book long-distance trains early on the operator app or Trainline: walk-up fares are expensive.
• Uber works in most UK cities; local black cabs are metered.

Day trips from Edinburgh

• Stirling: 50 minutes by train
• St Andrews: 1.5 hours
• Glasgow: 50 minutes by train

Questions people ask

When is Six Nations weekend in Edinburgh 2027?

The next edition is 6 February to 20 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Murrayfield?

Edinburgh airport (EDI) has trams and the Airlink 100 bus to the centre in 30 minutes. Tram or a 25-minute walk from the West End.

Where should I stay for Six Nations weekend in Edinburgh?

For most visitors the best base is Old Town and New Town: Walk to the castle, Royal Mile and Princes Street.

What else can we do around Six Nations weekend in Edinburgh?

Good short outings in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, Whisky tasting experience, Harry Potter walking tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Six Nations weekend in Edinburgh?

Family-friendly picks: Edinburgh Castle, Ghost tour of the underground vaults, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies. Edinburgh Zoo pandas and penguins.

How far is Murrayfield from Edinburgh centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. Tram or a 25-minute walk from the West End.

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