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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
May 7 — May 82
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Popular Budget hotels in Edinburgh

Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 805 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on April 30, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is $295/night.
These are some of the hotels in Edinburgh with the highest demand. Try adjusting the dates or room and guest combinations if you're not finding the results you're looking for.
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7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and an LCD TV, as well as daily housekeeping and bed sheets. Other amenities include multilingual staff.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1631 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
106 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a TV, as well as daily housekeeping and towels. Other amenities include an electric kettle, a desk, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
375 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
7 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi, a billiards table, and multilingual staff. Other amenities include table tennis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
595 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
425 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a desk, and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
935 reviews
Location
3.5 mi from city centre
2 East Hermitage Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as climate-controlled heating and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include towels, slippers, an electric kettle, and a desk.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
548 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
5 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
You'll find the convenience of free toiletries available during your stay.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
387 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as heating and an ironing board. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a crib, and luggage storage.
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
1938 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
5 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in Edinburgh and only 2 km from University of Edinburgh, Ard Na Said features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star guest house has garden views and is 2.1 km from Royal Mile. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a cable flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. At the guest house, every unit comes with a private bathroom. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. National Museum of Scotland is 2.6 km from the guest house, while The Real Mary King's Close is 2.9 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 19 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
677 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
Various Addresses, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and an oven, as well as a stovetop and a dishwasher. Other amenities include towels, a DVD player, an electric kettle, and kitchenware and utensils.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
298 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
1 Elcho Place Port Seton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Anchorage B&B is located in Cockenzie and Port Seton and offers free Wi-Fi. It also provides a designated smoking area, a laundry service and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
9.5
Excellent
342 reviews
Location
9.4 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 February ($79). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August ($491).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Tuesday ($173). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $338.

How much is a budget hotel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as $23, rising to an average cost of $357, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $23 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 $207/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $43/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was $90/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 $119 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 $26 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 April 30, 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Edinburgh at the moment. 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
$26
Avg. per night
8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$30
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$31
Avg. per night
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$41
Avg. per night
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$42
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
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$63
Avg. per night
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$77
Avg. per night
53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$78
Avg. per night
7 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$79
Avg. per night
29 Kilmaurs Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$88
Avg. per night
10 West End Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$99
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Edinburgh

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Edinburgh. There are 4,995 properties in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on April 30, 2025.
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9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$41
Avg. per night
14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$32
Avg. per night
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$77
Avg. per night
Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$186
Avg. per night
10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$190
Avg. per night
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$164
Avg. per night
10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$178
Avg. per night

Explore Edinburgh

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Edinburgh to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on April 30, 2025.
Use the map to find hotels in Edinburgh that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. More information on a given hotel can be accessed by clicking the hotel's name within the map.

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 April 30, 2025.
  • What is the typical nightly rate for a Budget hotels in Edinburgh?

    Nightly rate typically run around $92 in Edinburgh for a Budget hotels. $26/night was the cheapest price recently found by our users for these types of hotels. The cheapest Budget hotels in Edinburgh is Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only.

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

    The typical rate at a Budget hotels in Edinburgh will be less than rates at hotels that don’t have this accommodation. The average price of a Budget hotels in Edinburgh is $92/night. Typically, a Edinburgh hotel will go for $185/night.

  • Which Budget hotels near Edinburgh Waverley Station are highly rated?

    There are 19 options for Budget hotels over 3 Stars within 2 miles of Edinburgh Waverley Station. For the higher quality Budget hotels located within 2 miles of Edinburgh Waverley Station, the average price you’ll need to pay around $94/night. On average, the cheapest rates near Edinburgh Waverley Station can be found at Dorstan House, 4 Friends House, and High Street Hostel.

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