How many budget hotels are there in total in Edinburgh?

There are 799 Edinburgh budget hotels available out of a total 5,241 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

Which are the most popular Edinburgh budget hotels?

HotelsCombined's users' favourite budget hotels in Edinburgh are: The Salisbury Hotel , Staycity Aparthotels West End and Princes Street Suites . With a rating of 9.5/10, Princes Street Suites is the highest-rated hotel.

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Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next budget hotel in Edinburgh.

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

On average, a budget hotel room in Edinburgh costs about £184 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 £192.

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

January is the cheapest month to book a budget hotel in Edinburgh, with average nightly rates around £72. Prices are highest in September, when rates rise to about £212 per night.

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

Budget hotels in Edinburgh are most affordable on Wednesdays, with average nightly rates around £133. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging £203 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 £130, rising to an average cost of £256, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £140 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 £50/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £104/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was £50/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 67 days before your stay.

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Top-rated Budget hotels in Edinburgh

According to our users, these are some of the best hotels to stay at in Edinburgh. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.

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Cruachan Guest House

53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.9 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£84

Avg. per night

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Dakota Edinburgh

Ferrymuir Retail Park 11, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

£90

Avg. per night

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A-Haven Townhouse Hotel

180 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

1.5 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

£93

Avg. per night

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Novotel Edinburgh Park

15 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4.7 mi from city centre

Pool

Free Wi-Fi

£96

Avg. per night

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Edinburgh Central Accommodation

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.7 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£72

Avg. per night

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Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket

38 Gardners Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.7 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£108

Avg. per night

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Code Pod Hostels - The Court

1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.3 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

£93

Avg. per night

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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.3 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

£28

Avg. per night

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Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.4 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£32

Avg. per night

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The Balmoral

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.3 mi from city centre

Pool

Free Wi-Fi

£438

Avg. per night

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Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park

Edinburgh Business Park 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4.9 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£84

Avg. per night

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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre

34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.5 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£150

Avg. per night

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Edinburgh Budget hotels - FAQs

How many budget hotels are there in total in Edinburgh?
There are 799 Edinburgh budget hotels available out of a total 5,241 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.
Which are the most popular Edinburgh budget hotels?
HotelsCombined's users' favourite budget hotels in Edinburgh are: The Salisbury Hotel, Staycity Aparthotels West End and Princes Street Suites. With a rating of 9.5/10, Princes Street Suites is the highest-rated hotel.

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HotelsCombined’s insights for budget hotels in Edinburgh

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next budget hotel in Edinburgh.

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

On average, a budget hotel room in Edinburgh costs about £184 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 £192.

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

January is the cheapest month to book a budget hotel in Edinburgh, with average nightly rates around £72. Prices are highest in September, when rates rise to about £212 per night.

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

Budget hotels in Edinburgh are most affordable on Wednesdays, with average nightly rates around £133. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging £203 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 £130, rising to an average cost of £256, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £140 for a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh budget hotel room 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 67 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 799 properties in Edinburgh and data was last updated on 17 September 2025.

According to our users, these are some of the best hotels to stay at in Edinburgh. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.

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Edinburgh Budget hotels - FAQs

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