Thu, 17 Dec 2026 · Music

Hotels for The Unthanks

Name: The Unthanks
Start: 2026-12-17T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-17T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Assembly Rooms

At Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Thu, 17 Dec 2026. 242 hotels within 3km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About The Unthanks

Folk music of this calibre draws a listening crowd rather than a singing-along one, and a December midweek date suits that mood. Expect close harmony singing, brass and piano woven through traditional and self-penned songs, and a room that stays hushed between numbers. Audiences tend to be regulars of the folk circuit alongside people drawn in for a winter evening of something quieter than the season's usual noise. A Thursday show this close to Christmas has a fireside, reflective feel that summer dates rarely manage.

Where to stay nearby

Edinburgh itself is the obvious base, with the full run of the city's 280 catalogued hotels putting you within easy reach of the venue on foot or by a short taxi ride, useful for a dark December evening. Ratho and Queensferry both sit a little further out, roughly a 15-20 minute drive from the centre, and each offers a small handful of hotels if the city is fully booked or you'd rather stay somewhere quieter. Queensferry has the added appeal of its waterfront setting, while Ratho suits those arriving by car who don't mind the short drive in each direction.

Edinburgh — about 0 km away

Edinburgh puts you at the heart of things—the venue is right here, so you can walk to most events and spend your time exploring the Old Town, the waterfront, or the galleries and restaurants scattered throughout. With 280 hotels in the city, you'll find options for every budget and style.

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Ratho — about 12 km away

Ratho, 12km away, is a village to the southwest offering a more peaceful base. You'll need a car or regular bus service to reach the city centre venue, but it can suit those who prefer countryside quiet and don't mind a short journey in.

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Queensferry — about 13 km away

Queensferry, 13km north of the venue, is a historic harbour town on the Firth of Forth. Like Ratho, it's best reached by car or local bus, and works well if you want to combine an event visit with exploring the famous bridges and waterfront scenery.

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