Hotels near Livingston Designer Outlet

Livingston Designer Outlet Introduction

Scotland's largest designer outlet, the cathedral-inspired Livingston Designer Outlet sits under an hour's drive from Edinburgh. The 5.5 million shoppers making the trip each year can expect to enjoy savings of up to 60% at more than 90 shops, including sleek setups from the likes of Ted Baker, Calvin Klein and Karen Millen. Bargains in the bag, so to speak, an on-site cinema, mini golf and delicious dining options offer ample reasons to make a day of it.

Hotels near Livingston Designer Outlet

Some of the closest hotels to the Livingston Designer Outlet are of the chain variety. These 2- and 3-star picks offer modern rooms, a convenient location and overnight rates that will leave you with plenty of spends for the shops. There are also tons of independent picks to choose from in the wider area, some housed within elegant Georgian manor homes and others a room-over-a-pub kind of deal. B&Bs near Livingston Designer Outlet set guests up for a day of bargain hunting, with a comfortable bed for the night and a hearty home-cooked breakfast.

Where to stay

Hotels close to Livingston Designer Outlet present the most convenient option for shoppers, though as it's so easily accessible, there's plenty of scope to explore hotels in other areas too. Ratho Station features both discount hotels and upscale spa retreats, as well as a handy setting near Edinburgh Airport. It wouldn't be out of the question to stay in the Scottish capital either, Auld Reekie offering an ideal base from which to enjoy a day trip to the shops while remaining on the doorstep of some of the country's most iconic attractions.

Things to see

A little time to spare might see you able to enjoy some of Scotland's other must-sees. You won't need to travel far from the hotels near Livingston Designer Outlet to find Pentland Hills Regional Park, a rugged expanse of Lothian landscape packed with hiking, horse riding and cycling trails and offering an idyllic change of scenery from the shops. For families, a quick jaunt to the nearby Five Sisters Zoo might hit the spot. It's the loving home of everything from lemurs to lions. And if you've found the medley of Edinburgh hotel deals difficult to resist, you'll find that visits to the brooding Edinburgh Castle, strolls along the elegant Royal Mile and rollicking good times at the Scottish Whisky Experience serve up plenty of entertainment alongside a generous side helping of retail therapy.

How to get to Livingston Designer Outlet

Drivers find the ride to Livingston Designer Outlet a straightforward one. This stylish line-up of shops is just minutes from Junction 3 of the M8 and well sign-posted all the way. Ample parking is available outside the centre, though charges apply between 8am and 6pm. For public transport users, the outlet is served by a fleet of buses and trains coming out of Edinburgh and Glasgow, with both the bus terminal and train station within strolling distance of the good stuff. Fly-in visitors can land at either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airports.