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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a headboard with a light fixture.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a large window.

A historic building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a surrounding urban street scene.

1. Point A Edinburgh St Andrew Square

Edinburgh City Centre

$122

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a staircase, framed artwork, and a decorative wall.

An indoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A staircase with wooden panels and framed pictures on the walls.

2. Stay Central

Old Town Edinburgh

$150

$189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and illuminated signs.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A dining table set for six with a candle, surrounded by modern chairs, in a room with large windows and a stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a view of buildings through large windows.

3. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

Southside

$181

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, and a large window with a view.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a store with shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden wardrobe, and a balcony with a view of a cityscape.

4. Roomzzz Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

$200

$252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Two reception desks with computers, a modern interior, and a view of the outside.

A modern restaurant interior with booths and tables, geometric wall patterns, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a kettle on the countertop.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a sign reading 'yotel', and a number '68-73' above the entrance.

5. YOTEL Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

$166

$209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A building facade with a sign reading "THE HOXTON."

A spacious living room with a checkered sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area in the background with a chandelier.

A dark room with red velvet sofas, a small table with a bowl of popcorn, and a lit lamp.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and a bar in the background.

6. The Hoxton, Edinburgh

West End

$190

$240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue tiled floor, a hot tub, and blue lounge chairs.

A lobby with two large cylindrical columns, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

7. Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Corstorphine

$101

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A breakfast buffet with cereal and fruit options, a coffee machine, and a sign promoting energy breakfast.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a metal railing, and a view of a landscaped garden with trees and bushes.

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator with beverages, and a sign for 'hot pizza 24/7'.

8. ibis budget Edinburgh Park

Gogar

$92

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, and chairs. There is a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned carpet, leather seating, and large windows offering city views.

9. The Resident Edinburgh

West End

$187

$236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building entrance with a black door, two potted plants, and a sign reading "CAIRN APARTMENTS EDINBURGH".

A modern interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

A stone building with a garden in front.

A staircase with a geometric patterned wall and a circular skylight.

10. Cairn Hotel

Leith

$146

$184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a round table, bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a variety of beverages.

A modern room with a curved bay window, a grey sofa, a small table, and two beds with grey blankets.

11. Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

West End

$148

$187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a white umbrella, and a stone building facade.

A bar area with a white counter, yellow bar stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone wood floor, a sofa set, a bar area, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel lobby with a geometric patterned floor, a large black door, and a seating area with yellow chairs.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

$171

$215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a bench and lounge chairs, surrounded by walls with a tiled pattern and a wooden bench.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

A modern reception area with a large desk, seating, and a large window.

13. Novotel Edinburgh Park

Sighthill

$116

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bar area with a reflective surface, a chandelier, and a neon sign indicating a toilet and clubroom.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large framed portrait, and a bright wall-mounted light.

A restaurant with leather booths, wooden tables, and bar seating.

A woman at a reception desk with a laptop, a wooden desk, and a brass bell.

14. Angel's Share Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

$156

$197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a view of the city.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, doors on both sides, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A river flowing through a historic town with traditional architecture and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large screen displaying a welcome message, a bed, a wooden shelf with towels, and a mirror with a wooden frame.

15. Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

West End

$116

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered section, and string lights overhead.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, wooden flooring, and framed pictures on the walls.

A modern interior with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a view of historic buildings.

A modern bar area with a bartender, a brick wall, and a large pendant light.

16. ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Old Town Edinburgh

$177

$223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar with a neon sign that reads "DON'T WORRY HELP IS ON THE WAY."

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, and a view of the city through large windows.

A restaurant with a brick wall, multiple dining tables, and a variety of seating options.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, grey armchair, and ottoman. A desk with a chair and a large framed artwork on the wall.

17. Malmaison Edinburgh

Leith

$129

$162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

18. The Inn Place

Old Town Edinburgh

$232

$293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A seating area with a bench and two tables, a large arched window, and a view of a building with classical architecture.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including a plaid armchair and a plush sofa, under stylish pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a large orange sofa, multiple round ottomans, and pendant lighting.

A bar with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

19. Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

Edinburgh City Centre

$185

$233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant interior with a blue booth seating, a round table with a gold finish, and a decorative wall with a brick pattern.

The exterior of the Leonardo Royal Hotel with a clear entrance, large windows, and potted plants at the entrance.

A hotel lobby with checkered flooring, a reception desk with green cushioned backs, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with seating, plants, and a large mirror.

20. Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh

$193

$244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top neighborhoods in Edinburgh

A historic castle on a rocky hill with surrounding greenery.

A city street with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a pub named "Best in Scotland".

A historic castle on a hill with a classical building in the foreground.

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a prominent statue, and a bustling square with people and tents.

A wet street in a historic town with shops and flags.

Old Town Edinburgh

Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.

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A Gothic-style clock tower with a statue at its base, illuminated by warm lights.

A city street at dusk with a prominent clock tower, a large Ferris wheel, and a red double-decker bus.

A historic building with ornate architecture, flags, and tram tracks.

A cityscape with historic architecture, including a prominent columned monument and a clock tower.

A row of historic stone buildings with large windows and ornate balconies under a clear blue sky.

New Town

Discover original neo-classical and Georgian architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy Building. Shop along Princes Street, George Street, and the newly redeveloped St James Quarter.

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A coastal cityscape with a river, historic buildings, and a large cruise ship docked at the port.

A calm river reflecting buildings and a clear sky.

A harbor with boats, a church, and a cityscape at dusk.

A river with boats and historic buildings along the shore.

A calm river with boats, historic buildings, and a prominent tower.

Leith

Undergoing significant regeneration, Leith boasts a busy port, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Ocean Terminal shopping centre. The shore area offers charming pubs and restaurants, while cultural attractions include Leith Theatre and Leith School of Art.

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A large Gothic-style cathedral with multiple spires and a prominent clock tower.

A Gothic cathedral with a large circular stained glass window and multiple spires.

A historic building with a clock tower and a river in front.

A large, historic church with a tall spire and intricate stonework.

A Gothic-style cathedral with three tall spires and a large clock tower.

West End

The West End charms with elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture along tree-lined streets. Dean Village's historic atmosphere offers peaceful riverside walks by the Water of Leith. Johnnie Walker Princes Street and Edinburgh Gin Distillery delight whisky enthusiasts, while the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art showcases world-class exhibitions. Nearby Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile provide classic Scottish experiences. Upmarket boutiques and fine dining establishments cater to luxury seekers, with sophisticated cocktail bars and whisky lounges dominating the evening scene. The Usher Hall hosts cultural performances throughout the year. Haymarket Station and convenient tram lines make exploring Edinburgh easy, with most attractions within walking distance.

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A stone gazebo on a hillside overlooking a river.

A cobblestone street lined with historic stone buildings, a clock tower, and a clear blue sky.

A park with a lake, a walking path, and a cityscape in the background.

A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a cobblestone courtyard.

A historic stone building with arched windows and a clock tower, decorated with red flowers and ivy.

Stockbridge

Stockbridge feels like a secret village hiding in plain sight within Edinburgh. Cobblestone streets lead to Georgian sandstone buildings where independent shops and galleries flourish. The bustling Sunday market on Saunders Street showcases vendors selling everything from artisanal cheeses to vintage treasures. The Water of Leith provides peaceful walking paths, while the nearby Royal Botanic Garden offers acres of natural beauty. Cozy gastropubs and casual bistros dominate the dining scene with Scottish fare at moderate prices. Most accommodations are elegant Georgian townhouse B&Bs or boutique guesthouses that maintain the neighborhood's intimate atmosphere. Getting around is easy with excellent bus connections to the city center, though the neighborhood itself is perfectly walkable.

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Top landmarks in Edinburgh

A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.

Edinburgh Castle

9.4/10 (12,023 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Edinburgh Castle, a popular attraction in Old Town Edinburgh. Our travelers also like the monuments and art galleries in the area. If you want to see more of the museums in Edinburgh, you can easily walk to Scotch Whisky Experience or National Museum of Scotland.

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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.

Royal Mile

9.4/10 (9,742 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Royal Mile, a popular place for shoppers in Old Town Edinburgh. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at St James Quarter, Omni Centre Edinburgh, and Princes Street.

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A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.

Princes Street

9.0/10 (8,599 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Princes Street in Edinburgh City Centre. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Royal Mile, George Street, and Grassmarket.

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A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.

University of Edinburgh

8.8/10 (2,964 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Edinburgh student life, check out University of Edinburgh in Southside. Hotels.com travelers also like the museums, art galleries, and monuments in the area. Edinburgh has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

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An aerial view of a stadium surrounded by urban buildings and a river.

Murrayfield Stadium

8.6/10 (705 reviews)

Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Murrayfield Stadium, a stadium in Murrayfield. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. If you think Murrayfield Stadium is cool, you also might like Tynecastle Stadium and Easter Road Stadium, both located nearby.

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A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.

Grassmarket

9.2/10 (4,895 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Grassmarket in Old Town Edinburgh. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Royal Mile, Princes Street, and George Street.

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Penguins at a zoo near a water feature and a building labeled "Penguins Rock".

Edinburgh Zoo

8.4/10 (1,348 reviews)

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Edinburgh Zoo, located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Edinburgh. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you have fun at Edinburgh Zoo, you'll love Royal Botanic Garden and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, both located nearby.

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A river with buildings on both sides, including a yellow house and a stone building with green windows.

Dean Village

10.0/10 (6 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Dean Village— just one of the monuments in West End. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the art galleries and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. Edinburgh has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh?

For a cheap hotel in Edinburgh with glowing reviews, consider Apex Grassmarket Hotel, which features free WiFi, laundry facilities and a bar. You can also look at YOTEL Edinburgh or CODE - The Court, Edinburgh.

Can I stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to Edinburgh hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 32 hostels in Edinburgh. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh offers free in-room WiFi and a bar. Revolver Edinburgh has free in-room WiFi and a restaurant. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation is another low-cost option.

What are the best cheap things to do in Edinburgh?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some affordable things to do in Edinburgh, try a stroll along Royal Mile or plan a visit to attractions like Edinburgh Castle. Don't forget to plan a visit to Princes Street.