Looks like I'm going to have to stay overnight before my visa appt. Has anyone done this or could advise a hotel or B&B close to the consulate?
I don't think there's any hotels around the area... but it's easy to get to from the centre of town. the bus stop to get there (10 mins on bus) is opposite the europa hotel in the centre of the city so maybe stay there? It's huge so I'm sure there'd be rooms.