Edinburgh Cheap Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel

8.1 / 10

(775 Reviews)

From 90$
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

8.6 / 10

(3759 Reviews)

From 90$
Riccarton Inn

8.2 / 10

(276 Reviews)

From 71$
Edinburgh House Hotel

6.3 / 10

(1934 Reviews)

From 49$
Leith House Hotel

6.7 / 10

(670 Reviews)

From 73$

Edinburgh is a beautiful city in the United Kingdom that is worth visiting. However, when deciding where to stay, many people may be hesitant to choose a cheap hotel. While it is understandable to want to have a comfortable and luxurious stay while on vacation, there are several reasons why choosing a cheap hotel in Edinburgh is a good choice.

The first reason is that there are many great cheap hotels in Edinburgh. Often, they are in prime locations in the city and offer great value for the price. Additionally, because they are not as expensive as some of the other options, you will have more money to spend on activities and experiences while in Edinburgh.

The second reason is that cheap hotels in Edinburgh are often just as nice as more expensive options. In fact, many of them have been recently renovated and offer modern amenities and services. So, you can get a great experience without spending a lot of money.

The third reason is that by choosing a cheap hotel in Edinburgh, you will have more money to spend on other things. This could include dining out at restaurants, going on tours, or shopping. And, since Edinburgh is known for its rich history and culture, there is much to see and do in the city.

The fourth and final reason is that by choosing a cheap hotel, you will be able to save money. This can be helpful in case you want to visit other places in the United Kingdom or in Europe. So, if you are looking for a great city to visit on a budget, Edinburgh is a great option.

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The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Riccarton Inn Edinburgh House Hotel Best Cheap Hotels In Edinburgh Leith House Hotel Northumberland Hotel The White Lady Wetherspoon Cheap Hotels In Downtown Edinburgh Best Western Kings Manor Playfair House Hotel Rockville Hotel

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8.1
Very good
775 Reviews

The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel

📍 19-21 Gilmore Place

From 90$

The 3-star Valentine - City Centre Rooms Edinburgh is set in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, a 6-minute walk from Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course. This Edinburgh guest house provides WiFi, which is available throughout the property.

The smoke-free accommodation is located in the heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute ride from the José Martí Scott Monument and 2.7 km from Arthur's Seat hike. Religious sights in the area include The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church (1.2 km) and the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" (1.6 km). The award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums is approximately a 19-minute walk from the hotel, and Edinburgh Waverley is situated about 2 km away. The Valentine - City Centre Rooms is very close to Lochrin Buildings bus stop.

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8.6
Excellent
3759 Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

📍 10-15 Princes Street

From 90$

Set merely 1.2 km from Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum, the 3-star Motel One Edinburgh Princes is located 5 minutes on foot from the art museum "Royal Scottish Academy". This contemporary motel also provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property.

Guests can visit Edinburgh Waverley situated a 5-minute stroll away. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like the landscaped Princes Street Gardens (0.9 km) and the royal Holyrood Park (2.5 km). This property is located within minutes of the José Martí Scott Monument. Motel One Edinburgh Princes is around a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh bus station, while Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is approximately 5 minutes' drive away.

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8.2
Very good
276 Reviews

Riccarton Inn

📍 198 Lanark Road West

From 71$

Featuring Wi Fi throughout the property, Riccarton Inn Edinburgh sits at a 3 km distance from BobCat Alpacas Farm. Parking is available on site at the 3-star inn.

Set within 10 minutes' drive of Gyle Shopping Centre, this Edinburgh property also gives access to such sports venues as BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, which is 15 minutes away by car. The hotel is sited at a 2.4 km distance from Heriot-Watt University. A family vacation to Edinburgh will become more exciting if you visit the Scottish National zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo" lying 6 km from the accommodation. Riccarton Inn is 50 metres of Currie Library bus stop and about 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh Waverley train station in Edinburgh.

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6.3
Good
1934 Reviews

Edinburgh House Hotel

📍 90-92 Pilrig Street

From 49$

The cosy 3-star Edinburgh House Hotel enjoys a quiet location in the very heart of Edinburgh, 500 metres of Leith Walk. This smoke-free hotel also offers WiFi in public areas.

The royal Holyrood Park is located a 10-minute drive away, and Royal Mile is within 5 minutes' drive of the property. The hotel provides history lovers with proximity to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" (2.3 km) and the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.1 km). Omni Centre is 5 minutes away by car, while Edinburgh Waverley is situated just 1.9 km from the cosy accommodation. There is Pilrig Gardens bus stop only a few minutes away from Edinburgh House Hotel.

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6.7
Good
670 Reviews

Leith House Hotel

📍 6 Cambridge Avenue

From 73$

The 3-star Leith House Hotel Edinburgh features 8 rooms and lies within 2.5 km of Dynamic Earth Museum.

Located within a minutes' drive of family attractions like Wonder World Soft Play Edinburgh Amusement Center, this hotel is about 20 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh city centre. Leith Links Public Park is a mere 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Edinburgh airport is 20 km from it. Also, the hotel is around 5 minutes by car from the combined National Museum of Scotland, while Edinburgh Waverley train station is placed 1.9 km away. Cambridge Avenue bus stop is set merely a 5-minute stroll away.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Airport nearby 🛬 Dundee, Edinburgh
Rating 🏅 40
Edinburgh Hotels 🛎️ 2503
Cities Nearby 🌇 Fisherrow, Juniper Green, Inveresk
Minimum Price 💸 16$
Hotel with a view 🔍 The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Riccarton Inn

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6.9
Good
142 Reviews

Northumberland Hotel

📍 31-33 Craigmillar Park,

From 85$

Set at a 2.9 km distance from North Bridge, the perfect Northumberland Hotel Edinburgh is located 6 minutes' walk from Cameron Toll Shopping Centre. This 3-star family run hotel also provides guests with Wi Fi, available in the rooms.

The traditional property in Newington, which is an affluent, predominantly residential area, within 10 minutes' drive of the Leith Princes Street. Cultural sights in the area are the legal deposit National Library of Scotland (2.7 km) and the combined National Museum of Scotland (2.5 km). Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the royal Holyrood Park, within 2.5 km of this comfortable hotel. Also, a train station is situated near Northumberland Hotel.

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8.5
Very good
2322 Reviews

The White Lady Wetherspoon

📍 98 St, Johns Road

From 84$

The 3-star White Lady Wetherspoon Hotel Edinburgh offers 30 rooms within 4.5 km of Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Storage for belongings and a restaurant are available for guests' convenience at the hotel, which sits in Corstorphine, that is known for Edinburgh Zoo, which is home to giant pandas, tigers, and koalas in naturalistic enclosures.

Placed nearly a 10-minute drive from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, this property is also located about a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Historical sites in the area include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" set 6 km away. A family vacation to Edinburgh will become more exciting if you visit the Scottish National zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo" lying relatively near the hotel. Glebe Road bus stop is only 100 metres away.

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8.5
Very good
4809 Reviews

Best Western Kings Manor

📍 100 Milton Road East

From 90$

Placed within 15 minutes' drive of Leith, the perfect 3-star Best Western Kings Manor Hotel Edinburgh provides guests with storage for belongings and a restaurant. This residential hotel lies within 2.4 km of Portobello Beach, and offers an à la carte restaurant and a heated swimming pool onsite.

The eco-friendly accommodation is set in Portobello with a vast sandy beach to promenade along, 15 minutes' drive from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". Historical sights here include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which stands within 7 km of the non-smoking Best Western Kings Manor. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Fisherrow Sands, which is a mere 12 minutes' walk away. Entertainment options in the area feature the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre at a 6 km distance from the appealing Best Western Kings Manor Hotel. The property is located a minute's walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station, while Brunstane Bank bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.

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7.6
Very good
301 Reviews

Playfair House Hotel

📍 Waverley Bridge Travelhub 20 Leopold Place

From 96$

Playfair House Hotel Edinburgh is set within a 14-minute walk of the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument" and 14 minutes' walk from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. This hotel offers WiFi in the rooms.

The accommodation in Leith with a number of bars, restaurants and local attractions to choose from, a 5-minute ride from Royal Mile. The 3-star hotel is also within a short walking distance to Sherlock Holmes Statue, and near a train station. One of the most important attractions in Edinburgh is the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse" and it is located 400 metres from this property. Edinburgh bus station is just a pleasant stroll away from Playfair House Hotel.

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8.5
Very good
705 Reviews

Rockville Hotel

📍 2 Joppa Pans

From 138$

Overlooking the sea, the 3-star Rockville Hotel Edinburgh is within 7 km of the combined National Museum of Scotland. This Edinburgh hotel is located 300 metres from Portobello Beach and comprises 7 rooms with modern comforts.

The modern property in Portobello with a vast sandy beach to promenade along, around a 15-minute ride from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. The designer hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Inveresk Lodge Garden (3.1 km) and Newhailes Estate (1.5 km). Standing approximately 7 km away, the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. Edinburgh airport is 35 km from Rockville Hotel and Edinburgh Waverley train station is 7 km away.

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7.5
Very good
9316 Reviews

Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park

📍 Edinburgh Business Park

From 73$

15 minutes by car from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, the 3-star Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park offers an à la carte restaurant on site. This environmentally friendly hotel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.

The property is located in the heart of Edinburgh around an 8-minute walk from Gyle Shopping Centre and 15 minutes' drive from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The hotel is sited 3 km from Heriot-Watt University. Also, the accommodation is a 10-minute ride from the 82 - acre non - profit zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo", and Edinburgh Waverley train station is placed approximately 10 minutes away by car. Gyle Centre Terminus bus station is in close proximity to Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park.

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Edinburgh Cheap Hotels FAQ
Which Cheap hotels are popular among city visitors?
Where to find the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh?
The area of Broughton district features an array of hotels, one cheap option is The Claremont Hotel rated 8.0/10, which features a free private carpark, a free car park and 24-hour reception. It costs 125US$ per night. Also you may book Ibis Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square (rating: 8.2/10) set in Old Town area. It costs 188US$ per night and offers cots, a Jacuzzi and 24-hour security service.
What are the cheapest hotels in Edinburgh city centre?
For those searching for a central place, there are 4 deals to consider. You may book Premier Inn City Centre Royal Mile rated 8.0/10 for 194US$ per night. It's located 400 metres from the city centre and offers cots and video games on site.

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