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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 741 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 29 November 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is €213/night.
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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, daily housekeeping, and multilingual staff.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
1839 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
Kirknewton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Set amongst 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with two 18-hole golf courses, this historic country hotel, built in 1725, offers luxurious spa and leisure facilities, and informal and fine dining restaurant options. All of the spacious rooms at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club offer 32-inch flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Rooms also include tea/coffee making facilities and a mini-fridge. As well as an impressive 18-hole golf course, Dalmahoy also includes both a championship golf-course and a PGA-approved golf academy within its expansive and scenic grounds. Freshly prepared cuisine can be enjoyed at The Pentland, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, alongside panoramic views of Dalmahoy’s green parkland. The Brasserie Restaurant and James Braid Bar also offer informal dining. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club also boasts a leisure club, featuring modern gym equipment and complimentary fitness classes. Guests can make use of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and tennis facilities. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the hotel and free parking is available. The hotel is immediately accessible from the A71 road. The M8 motorway is just 2 minutes away, and Edinburgh is 20 minutes’ drive.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
151 reviews
Location
12.0 km from city centre
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel offers 25 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
4963 reviews
Location
0.6 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
9.3
Excellent
526 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
425 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a coffee/tea maker and heating. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a desk, and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
992 reviews
Location
5.6 km from city centre
29 Kilmaurs Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Bed & breakfast in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile Free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff assistance are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Airdenair Guest House offers 7 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
1575 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
28 York Place, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe are onsite. 28 York Place offers 8 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
1664 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
53 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
In Edinburgh’s central New Town just a minute’s walk from bustling Princes Street, this Georgian townhouse offers Wi-Fi. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is just 15 minutes’ walk away. Individually decorated and with classic Georgian features, each room at No. 53 Frederick Street includes an en suite shower room, tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV/DVD player. St Andrew Square Bus Station is 0.5 miles from No. 53. Edinburgh Castle is just 400 metres away, and the historic Royal Mile is 15 minutes away on foot.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1861 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
100 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Best Western Kings Manor Hotel is one of the most idyllic places to stay in Edinburgh, enjoying a quiet location in the capital cities eastern suburbs. Despite this calm and peaceful setting, you’ll still have easy access to Edinburgh’s many attractions, shops, bars, and restaurants, which are just 20 minutes away. The hotel itself is a delightful 160-year-old building, boasting a rich history as it was once used as a convent. The Best Western Kings Manor Hotel, Edinburgh, places you only half a mile away from Musselburgh picturesque harbor and the golden sands of Portobello Beach, whilst Edinburgh Castle is just a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The Scottish National Gallery is also just 20 minutes away and stands as a neo-classical building with one of the world’s greatest collections of fine art…truly the best way to spend a rainy day. On a fine day, head to the Royal Botanic Gardens and enjoy the lavish landscape and greenhouses. With the second largest hotel-based leisure club in the city, there's more than enough room for relaxation at the Best Western Kings Manor Hotel in Edinburgh. This three-star spot has en suite bedrooms, including twin/double rooms, club rooms, and rooms with wheelchair access. When it comes to dining, the Best Western comes out on top yet again, thanks to its superb cuisine. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a particularly special evening meal, an informal bite, or a leisurely lunch, you’ll be well catered for. Choose either our contemporary (and recently refurbished) Lauders Restaurant for an impressive a la carte Menu, the Options Bistro for popular classics/inventive modern dishes in a relaxed setting, or Bar Zest for drinks and moreish bar snacks.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4598 reviews
Location
6.3 km from city centre
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants. The small and cosy hostel features free WiFi and knowledgeable staff to tell you about the Scottish capital and assist with tour bookings. Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. There is both a female-only and mixed bathroom with hot showers and toilets. The property's comfy lounge with fireplace is the perfect place to socialise. You can buy a continental breakfast at Royal Mile Backpackers, and enjoy free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The kitchen and dining area is open 24 hours a day, and you can make use of discount vouchers for local food retailers. Close to the university, this hostel is a little over 10 minutes’ walk from the huge Holyrood Park, home of Arthur’s Seat. Grassmarket and Princes Street are both 6-8 minutes away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
1848 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre

HotelsCombined’s insights for budget hotels in Edinburgh

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How much does it usually cost to stay at a budget hotel in Edinburgh?

On average, a budget hotel room in Edinburgh costs about €204 per night. Rates can vary based on factors like seasonality, hotel star rating, and booking timing. The lowest price found on HotelsCombined in the last 7 days was €53.

Which month has the lowest rates for budget hotels in Edinburgh?

March is the cheapest month to book a budget hotel in Edinburgh, with average nightly rates around €87. Prices are highest in September, when rates rise to about €492 per night.

What day of the week has the lowest rates for Edinburgh budget hotels?

Budget hotels in Edinburgh are most affordable on Tuesdays, with average nightly rates around €152. Mondays are usually the most expensive, averaging €268 per night.

How much is a budget hotel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as €43, rising to an average cost of €394, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €185 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 €81/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €32/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was €81/night for this weekend.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Edinburgh budget hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Edinburgh budget hotel at least 89 days before your stay.

Top-rated Budget hotels in Edinburgh

Browse through properties in Edinburgh that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 741 properties in Edinburgh and data was last updated on 29 November 2025.
Some of the very best Edinburgh hotels as rated by our users. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
14-16 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€84
Avg. per night
53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€86
Avg. per night
Ferrymuir Retail Park 11, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
13.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€90
Avg. per night
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€93
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€56
Avg. per night
15 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
7.7 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€65
Avg. per night
38 Gardners Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€82
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 29 November 2025.
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€83
Avg. per night
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€83
Avg. per night
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€76
Avg. per night
10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€91
Avg. per night
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€342
Avg. per night
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€130
Avg. per night
11 Brandfield Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€107
Avg. per night

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