Can you book a 5-star budget hotels in Edinburgh?

If you're looking to make your Edinburgh stay extra special, then consider staying at one of the top-rated hotels. The highest-rated budget hotel is currently The Glasshouse Autograph Collection (£192/night).

How many budget hotels are there in total in Edinburgh?

There are 935 Edinburgh budget hotels available out of a total 4,980 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

Which are the most popular Edinburgh budget hotels?

HotelsCombined users’ favourite budget hotels in Edinburgh are Moxy Edinburgh Airport , YOTEL Edinburgh, Select by Hilton , and Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel . With a rating of 8.8/10, Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel 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 £198 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 £80.

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 £106. Prices are highest in September, when rates rise to about £276 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 £200. Thursdays are usually the most expensive, averaging £295 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 £66, rising to an average cost of £348, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £66 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 £140/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £115/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was £117/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 7 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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Nira Caledonia

6 And 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.5 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£126

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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 935 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 18 September 2026. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is £202/night.

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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 £198 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 £80.

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 £106. Prices are highest in September, when rates rise to about £276 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 £200. Thursdays are usually the most expensive, averaging £295 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 £66, rising to an average cost of £348, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £66 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 7 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 935 properties in Edinburgh and data was last updated on 18 September 2026.

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