EDINBURGH, Scotland, Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Edinburgh ranks as the most expensive city in Europe in which to spend New Year's Eve,according to a new survey fromCheaprooms.co.uk. The survey compared 30 majorEuropean destinations based on the cost of their lodging for December 31, 2014.
In Edinburgh, Scotland, a New Year's Eve reveler will have to spend GBP 217 for the cheapest available double room on December 31. It has to be noted that only centrally located hotels rated at least three stars and having a positive average client rating have been considered by the survey.
According to spokesperson Joan Mitchell from Cheaprooms.co.uk, "The Scottish capital is virtually sold out for New Year's Eve, and most hotels that still have availability are requiring guests to stay at least two or three nights."
The second most expensive destination on the survey is Amsterdam, with a price tag of only a few pounds fewer than Edinburgh. Venice roundsout the Top 3 with an overnight rate of GBP 207 for the least expensive double room.
Among the other UK destinations considered for this survey, London and York are the priciest. They rank fourthand fifth most expensive in Europe with rates of GBP 201 and GBP 190, respectively. On the other side of the spectrum, Glasgow is amongEurope's least expensive destinations. In Scotland's largest city, New Year's Eve celebrators should find a room for around GBP 60 on December 31.
The following table shows the 10 most expensive destinations in Europe for New Year's Eve. The rates shownreflect the price for the cheapest available double room on December 31.
- Edinburgh £217
- Amsterdam £213
- Venice £207
- London £201
- York £190
- Berlin £180
- Vienna £179
- Dublin £159
- Newcastle £154
- Prague £149
For the full rankings of the survey, visit: http://www.cheaprooms.co.uk/press/newyearseve2014.php
Press Contact:Joan Mitchell,press@cheaprooms.co.uk
