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Popular Budget hotels in Edinburgh

Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 811 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is £211/night.
The following hotels are among the most sought after in the Edinburgh area. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Edinburgh.
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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
9.0
Excellent
1627 reviews
Location
1.6 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
9.2
Excellent
366 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
7 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Capital Guest House is a comfortable setting when in Edinburgh and is close to everything the area has to offer. It also offers a skating rink, free Wi-Fi and room service.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
593 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
2 East Hermitage Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in Edinburgh, Mackenzie Guest House is within a 25-minute drive of Turnhouse and offers free Wi-Fi. It is ideally located for those wanting to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
545 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Stylishly rustic, Grosvenor Suites is located in Edinburgh and provides free Wi-Fi. The various amenities this hip property features include a 24-hour reception, an airport shuttle and luggage storage.
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
1930 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
5 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Boasting free Wi-Fi, Ard Na Said is situated in Edinburgh and provides comfortable accommodation. It also offers luggage storage, a concierge and room service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
675 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
33 Leamington Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Menzies Guest House provides comfortable accommodation and is within a 20-minute walk of Haymarket. It is ideally located at the foot of Calton Hill.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
1130 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
1 Elcho Place Port Seton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Positioned opposite the beach, Anchorage B&B offers luxury accommodation, as well as parking, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi. Close to restaurants and shops, the bed & breakfast provides a convenient base when in Prestonpans.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
9.5
Excellent
341 reviews
Location
9.4 mi from city centre
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated under a 20-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh Nine offers free Wi-Fi. It is also within walking distance of Edinburgh's well-known attractions and landmarks.
9.3
Excellent
584 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
21 Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Under 20 minutes' walk from Haymarket, Amaryllis Guest House provides guests with an ideal base while in Edinburgh. It is conveniently located at the foot of Calton Hill.
9.1
Excellent
428 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre

Travel insights for budget hotels in Edinburgh

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

What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in Edinburgh is January (£76). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August (£318).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday (£76). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is £173.

How much is a budget hotel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as £110, rising to an average cost of £249, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £179 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 £47/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £108/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was £47/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 77 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 77 days ahead was £89 per night.

Cheapest Budget hotels in Edinburgh

Discover affordable stays in Edinburgh that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Edinburgh can be found for as low as £20 per night. There is currently one property in Edinburgh that can be booked for this price. Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Edinburgh we've come across for the dates selected. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£20
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£21
Avg. per night
8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£21
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£22
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£23
Avg. per night
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£30
Avg. per night
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£30
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£44
Avg. per night
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£45
Avg. per night
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£57
Avg. per night
53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£59
Avg. per night
7 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£67
Avg. per night
29 Kilmaurs Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£70
Avg. per night
10 West End Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£74
Avg. per night
5 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£78
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Edinburgh

Discover the ideal theme hotel, holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Edinburgh. There are 4,986 properties in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
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17 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£75
Avg. per night
Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£144
Avg. per night
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£387
Avg. per night
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£126
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£44
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£23
Avg. per night
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£25
Avg. per night

Explore Edinburgh

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Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Edinburgh to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • What is the typical nightly rate for a Budget hotels in Edinburgh?

    The average price of a Budget hotels in Edinburgh is £68 per night. Finding great rates on Budget hotels can be tough, but the best nightly rate found in Edinburgh was £17. Matrix Hostel is the cheapest Budget hotels in the city based on our data.

  • Are Budget hotels more or less expensive than other Edinburgh hotels?

    HotelsCombined users have found that prices at Budget hotels are generally less costly per night. Rates in Edinburgh for a Budget hotels are, on average, £68 per night. If you’re looking to stay at a hotel in Edinburgh, you should expect to pay £139/night.

  • Are there good Budget hotels near Edinburgh Bus Station?

    Of all the Budget hotels near Edinburgh Bus Station, there are 17 that are considered to be above average quality (3 Star rating or higher). On average, you can expect to pay £66 per night when staying at Budget hotels near Edinburgh Bus Station. Typically, the cheapest Budget hotels near Edinburgh Bus Station are Dorstan House, 4 Friends House, and High Street Hostel.

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