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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 751 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 18 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is £182/night.
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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
5594 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located in Edinburgh, Dorstan House is a short drive from Craigmillar Castle and Fisherrow. It also features a concierge, outdoor tennis courts and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
1856 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
43-45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Set in Newington, this hip hotel provides an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. It also offers room service, laundry facilities and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
2201 reviews
Location
1.2 mi 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
197 reviews
Location
7.5 mi from city centre
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated within walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley Station, Kick Ass Grassmarket provides guests with an ideal base while in Edinburgh. It also offers a coffee bar, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
5037 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
106 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Swan Lake Guest House offers 3-star accommodation in Edinburgh. It also features parking and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
9.3
Excellent
539 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
425 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in Edinburgh, Acer Lodge Guest House is an easy drive from Scottish Parliament Building and provides private parking on site. It also offers luggage storage, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
994 reviews
Location
3.5 mi from city centre
29 Kilmaurs Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Airdenair Guest House provides 3-star accommodation in Edinburgh. It also offers free Wi-Fi and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
1591 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
28 York Place, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
28 York Place offers hip accommodation and is moments on foot from Edinburgh Bus Station. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
1684 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
53 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ideally located in Edinburgh, No. 53 Frederick Street provides hip accommodation within a short drive of Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh Zoo and Holyrood Palace. It is close to the area's attractions and is within walking distance of Edinburgh Bus Station.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1885 reviews
Location
0.2 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 £196 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 £95.

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 £121. Prices are highest in June, when rates rise to about £273 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 £158. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging £283 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 £14, rising to an average cost of £172, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £76 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 £34/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £94/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was £34/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 751 properties in Edinburgh and data was last updated on 18 December 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.
14-16 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£66
Avg. per night
53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£76
Avg. per night
Ferrymuir Retail Park 11, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
8.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£75
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£53
Avg. per night
69 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£75
Avg. per night
15 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£52
Avg. per night
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£73
Avg. per night
38 Gardners Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£72
Avg. per night
15 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£69
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Edinburgh

Discover the ideal theme hotel, holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Edinburgh. There are 4,335 properties in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 18 December 2025.
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£302
Avg. per night
Edinburgh Business Park 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£45
Avg. per night
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
£96
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£60
Avg. per night
94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£34
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£32
Avg. per night
11 Ravelston Dykes, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£179
Avg. per night

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