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Popular Budget hotels in Edinburgh

Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 811 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is €188/night.
These are some of the hotels in Edinburgh with the highest demand. If you're not finding the hotel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more results.
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7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and an LCD TV, as well as daily housekeeping and bed sheets. Other amenities include multilingual staff.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1627 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
106 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a TV, as well as daily housekeeping and towels. Other amenities include an electric kettle, a desk, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
366 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
7 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi, a billiards table, and multilingual staff. Other amenities include table tennis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
593 reviews
Location
2.4 km from city centre
2 East Hermitage Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as climate-controlled heating and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include towels, slippers, an electric kettle, and a desk.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
545 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
€101
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as heating and an ironing board. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a crib, and luggage storage.
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
1930 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
€112
5 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in Edinburgh and only 2 km from University of Edinburgh, Ard Na Said features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star guest house has garden views and is 2.1 km from Royal Mile. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a cable flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. At the guest house, every unit comes with a private bathroom. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. National Museum of Scotland is 2.6 km from the guest house, while The Real Mary King's Close is 2.9 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 19 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
675 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
€112
33 Leamington Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle This smoke-free guesthouse features free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is not available. Menzies Guest House offers 7 accommodations.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
1130 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
€105
1 Elcho Place Port Seton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Anchorage B&B is located in Cockenzie and Port Seton and offers free Wi-Fi. It also provides a designated smoking area, a laundry service and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
9.5
Excellent
341 reviews
Location
15.1 km from city centre
€113
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a wardrobe or closet. Other amenities include luggage storage.
9.3
Excellent
584 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
€114
21 Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated conveniently in the Bruntsfield district of Edinburgh, Amaryllis Guest House is set less than 1 km from EICC, 1.8 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.8 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is around 2.3 km from Royal Mile, 3.1 km from Murrayfield Stadium and 3.4 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. Edinburgh Playhouse is 3.5 km from the guest house. The guest house offers a TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. Guests can have fruits and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the guest house include University of Edinburgh, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away.
9.1
Excellent
428 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
€103

Travel insights for budget hotels in Edinburgh

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a budget hotel in Edinburgh including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in Edinburgh is September (€68). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is July (€323).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday (€97). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €236.

How much is a budget hotel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as €129, rising to an average cost of €292, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €210 for a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh budget hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in Edinburgh this weekend for as little as €55/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €127/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was €55/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 77 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 77 days ahead was €104 per night.

Cheapest Budget hotels in Edinburgh

Discover affordable stays in Edinburgh that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Edinburgh can be found for as low as €23 per night. There is currently one property in Edinburgh that can be booked for this price. Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025
Out of the hotels in Edinburgh we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€23
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€24
Avg. per night
8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€25
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€26
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€26
Avg. per night
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€35
Avg. per night
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€35
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€52
Avg. per night
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€53
Avg. per night
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€67
Avg. per night
53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€69
Avg. per night
7 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€78
Avg. per night
29 Kilmaurs Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€82
Avg. per night
10 West End Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€86
Avg. per night
5 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€91
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Edinburgh

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Edinburgh. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 24 April 2025.
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11 Brandfield Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€170
Avg. per night
10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€173
Avg. per night
Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€168
Avg. per night
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€453
Avg. per night
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€35
Avg. per night
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€23
Avg. per night
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€67
Avg. per night

Explore Edinburgh

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Edinburgh to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Use the map to find hotels in Edinburgh that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. You can find more information on a particular hotel within the map by clicking on its name.

Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Edinburgh to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Budget hotels in Edinburgh?

    A Budget hotels in Edinburgh can typically be found for €80/night. Travelers have found deals as low as €20/night for this accommodation in Edinburgh. Cheaper rates on a Budget hotels in Edinburgh can usually be found at Matrix Hostel.

  • How do prices at Budget hotels compare to other hotels in Edinburgh?

    Nightly rates at Budget hotels are likely to cost you less than if you were to stay at other Edinburgh hotels. Rates in Edinburgh for a Budget hotels are, on average, €80 per night. The average per night rate for a Edinburgh hotel is €164.

  • Which Budget hotels near Edinburgh City Centre are highly rated?

    17 high quality options for Budget hotels are available near Edinburgh City Centre. These hotels are within 3.2 kilometres and are rated above 3 stars. The average nightly rate of a higher quality hotel near Edinburgh City Centre is €77. The best Budget hotels for the cheapest price near Edinburgh City Centre are Dorstan House, 4 Friends House, and High Street Hostel.

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