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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 820 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 23 March 2026. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is £206/night.
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10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This hip hotel is located in Newington, and features a concierge, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi. It also provides laundry facilities, meeting rooms and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
2658 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located in Edinburgh, The Scholar is a short drive from Craigmillar Castle and Royal Botanic Garden. It also provides luggage storage, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
3483 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
11 Brandfield Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This hip 4-star property is located within a short walk of Edinburgh Haymarket Railway Station and features a coffee maker. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, a ticket service and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
5707 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
127 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Eden Locke provides luxury accommodation and is within walking distance of Edinburgh Bus Station. It also offers a coffee bar, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
2302 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located less than a 20-minute stroll from Edinburgh Bus Station, Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel features free Wi-Fi. It is a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh Zoo and has private parking on site.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
4339 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
44 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located within walking distance of Edinburgh Bus Station, this comfortable bed and breakfast is a convenient base for those wanting to explore Edinburgh and its surrounds. It also offers free Wi-Fi to all guests during their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
9.6
Excellent
581 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
3 Rothesay Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated close to Haymarket, this hip 4-star hotel features a coffee maker. It also provides a concierge, a library and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2106 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Set in Edinburgh, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is a short walk from John Knox House and offers a sauna, free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool. It is also ideally located within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Bus Station.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
3808 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ballantrae Hotel provides unique accommodation in Edinburgh and is within walking distance of Edinburgh Bus Station. The multiple amenities this historic hotel has to offer include a 24-hour reception, a ticket service and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.5
Excellent
2065 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
1 Alexandra Dock Historic Port Of Leith, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Established in 1963, Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel is set in Edinburgh and provides a concierge, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently positioned for those wishing to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.6
Excellent
26 reviews
Location
2.2 mi from city centre

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 £205 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 £60.

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 £104. Prices are highest in August, when rates rise to about £326 per night.

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

Budget hotels in Edinburgh are most affordable on Sundays, with average nightly rates around £131. Fridays are usually the most expensive, averaging £247 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 £53, rising to an average cost of £283, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £53 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 £152/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £138/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was £218/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 43 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 820 properties in Edinburgh and data was last updated on 23 March 2026.
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.
6 And 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£105
Avg. per night
14-16 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£94
Avg. per night
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£133
Avg. per night
79 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£99
Avg. per night
100 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£62
Avg. per night
1-3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£146
Avg. per night
42 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£175
Avg. per night
Ferrymuir Retail Park 11, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
8.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£74
Avg. per night
53 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£117
Avg. per night
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£110
Avg. per night
2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£164
Avg. per night
19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£134
Avg. per night
20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£153
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Edinburgh

Discover the ideal theme hotel, holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Edinburgh. There are 4,478 properties in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 23 March 2026.
Edinburgh Business Park 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£54
Avg. per night
1 Tower Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£85
Avg. per night
107 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£69
Avg. per night
11 Ravelston Dykes, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£177
Avg. per night
16 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£48
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£86
Avg. per night
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£73
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£32
Avg. per night

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