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The best cheap hotels in Edinburgh

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Edinburgh and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,862 reviews

    Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh.

    From US$246.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,756 reviews

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Edinburgh. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    From US$568.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

    Situated conveniently in Edinburgh, Moment George IV Bridge offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments offers accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Edinburgh, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.

    From US$458.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

    In the Old Town district of Edinburgh, close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, The Lady Stair's Apartment - Royal Mile features free WiFi and a washing machine.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 920 reviews

    Museum Apartments offers accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Edinburgh, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.

    From US$365.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,856 reviews

    Located in the city centre, Fraser Suites Edinburgh serviced apartments offer spacious and furnished rooms and suites that are perfect for both short and long stays.

    From US$341.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    In the Old Town district of Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Castle View Central Flat features free WiFi and a washing machine.

    From US$392.49 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Edinburgh and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10,636 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews

    In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region.

    From US$385.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,567 reviews

    Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$253.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,808 reviews

    Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, right beside the Royal Mile and less than a 5-minute walk from Waverly Train Station.

    From US$542.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Edinburgh, 100 Princes Street offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$3,321.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,438 reviews

    Situated on Princes Street, overlooking Edinburgh Castle, Hotel Indigo - Edinburgh - Princes Street offers rooms with free WiFi. Set in a period building, there is a traditional restaurant and bar.

    From US$371.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews

    Gleneagles Townhouse features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh.

    From US$872.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,789 reviews

    Just 2 minutes’ walk from Princes Street, ibis Styles St Andrew Square offers uniquely designed rooms in Edinburgh city centre.

    From US$366.33 per night

Stay connected in Edinburgh and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8,017 reviews

    Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close.

    From US$211.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,713 reviews

    Destiny Scotland Market Street Apartments offers accommodation within 300 metres of the centre of Edinburgh, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,192 reviews

    Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, Grassmarket is located at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, within easy reach of the famous Royal Mile and many of the main attractions of the city.

    From US$433.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

    223 Websters land - stunning castle view is situated in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from National Museum of Scotland, a 9-minute walk from Edinburgh International...

    From US$369.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

    Set in the centre of Edinburgh, just 500 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station and 500 metres from National Museum of Scotland, Spacious 2 bed apt next to Royal Mile & Waverley offers accommodation...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,041 reviews

    Destiny Scotland Hanover Apartments features accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Edinburgh, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.

    From US$295.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    In the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Rose Street flat has free WiFi and a washing machine.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 33 Castle Terrace features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

    From US$571.23 per night

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