With well over half the registered attendees (so far) coming from outside of Derrywe thought it would be a good idea to get on the case of some (inexpensive) accommodation.

A few phone calls and some pleading later and we’ve got 2 cool accommodation deals set up for our travelling BarCampers.

DaVincis Hotel -

DaVincis Hotel (map) is about a 10-15 walk from Magee (one straight line), has plenty of car parking space and is attached to a great bar. If you book by phone (028 7127 9111) and mention ‘barcamp derry’ you’ll get 10% off.

Apartotel Derry -

You can actually see the university from The Apartotel (map) so it couldn’t be better situated. They have 21 serviced, one and two bedroom  apartments and have done us a cracking deal.

• One bedroom apartment: £50 per night (usually £80)
• Two bedroom apartment:  £80 per night (usually £110)
• Penthouse: £90 per night (usually £120)

You can book by phoning on (00 44) 2871 271 574 or preferrably by email to dawn[at]alwynlong.co.uk quoting ‘barcamp derry’. Obviously booking sooner rather than later is a good idea - with only 21 apartments to go ’round, they’ll fill up quick.

Waterfoot Hotel

And the newly refurbished Waterfoot Hotel have rooms from £54 B&B (double) and £47 single. Not bad - and v. classy.

Whichever you go for, we’re planning a few sociables for the Friday evening and some more activities for the Sunday. At £100, you might as well make a weekend of it.

Any questions, drop us a line.

Tags: accommodation

Posted on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at 10:15 am and filed under Practical.