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1. Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket3.0 star property
West End
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,825 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,825 reviews)
"We had a great stay, staff were very nice and friendly."
"We had a great stay, staff were very nice and friendly."
Harry
The price is ₹9,002
₹9,002
₹11,342 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
2. Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive
Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive4.0 star property
Southside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,001 reviews)
"Central location, lovely hotel"
"Central location, lovely hotel"
Michael
The price is ₹9,999
₹9,999
₹12,599 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
3. Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,148 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(2,148 reviews)
"Hotel was beautiful and so many great places nearby!"
"Hotel was beautiful and so many great places nearby!"
Dania
The price is ₹14,317
₹14,317
₹18,041 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
4. Haymarket Hotel
Haymarket Hotel3.0 star property
West End
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,003 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay, the location is super convenient, and our room was lovely."
"It was an amazing stay, the location is super convenient, and our room was lovely."
Montserrat
The price is ₹7,461
₹7,461
₹9,401 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
5. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,331 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,331 reviews)
"Best hostel to stay 😊"
"Best hostel to stay 😊"
Marie A
The price is ₹9,467
₹9,467
₹11,928 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
6. Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (229 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(229 reviews)
"Really fun place to stay! Comfortable beds, great food and drink. So close to all the things you want and the royal mile"
"Really fun place to stay! Comfortable beds, great food and drink. So close to all the things you want and the royal mile"Julia
The price is ₹5,183
₹5,183
₹6,532 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
7. YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,590 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(2,590 reviews)
"Hotel was good location and great price"
"Hotel was good location and great price"Bimala
The price is ₹10,875
₹10,875
₹13,702 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
8. Argyle Backpackers
Argyle Backpackers4.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (398 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(398 reviews)
"Great clean cheap accommodations felt very safe no concerns"
"Great clean cheap accommodations felt very safe no concerns"Megan
The price is ₹5,819
₹5,819
₹7,332 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
9. Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,005 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(3,005 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, comfortable room!"
"Great location, great staff, comfortable room!"Patty
The price is ₹15,371
₹15,371
₹19,368 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
10. ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,037 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(2,037 reviews)
"Excellent location and great staff - clean rooms!!!"
"Excellent location and great staff - clean rooms!!!"Gowri
The price is ₹12,221
₹12,221
₹15,399 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
CODE - The Court, EdinburghEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Overall good experience! The hostel arranged fun activities offering everyone a chance to get to know one another. Lovely hosts/staff that were happy to help you, always. Fresh bathrooms, nice bedding and good sized pods.
Overall good experience! The hostel arranged fun activities offering everyone a chance to get to know one another. Lovely hosts/staff that were happy to help you, always. Fresh bathrooms, nice bedding and good sized pods.
Valery
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place HotelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
It was absolutely lovely! Very close to Edinburgh Waverley and some lovely restaurants. Calton Hill is right next door as well. The front desk staff was very helpful, and the room was plush and clean. We wish we could stay longer!
It was absolutely lovely! Very close to Edinburgh Waverley and some lovely restaurants. Calton Hill is right next door as well. The front desk staff was very helpful, and the room was plush and clean. We wish we could stay longer!
Natalie E
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket HotelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Adored the lady that checked us in, who assisted us at a later point throughout our stay. The hotel was lovely, clean and warm. The swimming pool was a little cold at first but not too much of a problem. The room was lovely and spacious. The breakfast was phenomenal, with a continental bar to help yourself to. I highly recommend the eggs benedict! A slight issue with a female member of staff on the hotel bar on our second time in there who had rudely stated that our first time wasn't paid for,...
Adored the lady that checked us in, who assisted us at a later point throughout our stay. The hotel was lovely, clean and warm. The swimming pool was a little cold at first but not too much of a problem. The room was lovely and spacious. The breakfast was phenomenal, with a continental bar to help yourself to. I highly recommend the eggs benedict! A slight issue with a female member of staff on the hotel bar on our second time in there who had rudely stated that our first time wasn't paid for,...
Lauren Amy
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL EdinburghEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
The property was very clean, and modern. It was within walking distance of St Andrews Quarter and the city centre.
Staff were very helpful and polite.
The property was very clean, and modern. It was within walking distance of St Andrews Quarter and the city centre.
Staff were very helpful and polite.
Christopher
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
Point A Edinburgh HaymarketWest End
10/10 Excellent
Right next door to EICC
Right next door to EICC
Aileen
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
Motel One Edinburgh-PrincesEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
A well located modern hotel across the road from the main train station. We asked for a view and our room was overlooking the main street, which was really nice. Comfy bed, super clean and zero noise from outside due to secondary double glazing. The hotel use papercups in rooms for tea and coffee, which does not feel eco friendly as they are disposed after each use.
Staff are very friendly and the bar area is modern and well used. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
A well located modern hotel across the road from the main train station. We asked for a view and our room was overlooking the main street, which was really nice. Comfy bed, super clean and zero noise from outside due to secondary double glazing. The hotel use papercups in rooms for tea and coffee, which does not feel eco friendly as they are disposed after each use.
Staff are very friendly and the bar area is modern and well used. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Ailie
Haymarket Hotel
Haymarket HotelWest End
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful hotel and room. Amazing stay. Highly recommended
Beautiful hotel and room. Amazing stay. Highly recommended
Sarah
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - HostelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
As far as hostels go, this one was premier. The staff are fantastic, the bathrooms were kept immaculate and plenty of facilities. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious. I stayed in an 8 bed dorm and it was perfect from the view to the company. Theres a lounge area and breakfast has a great selection. Very central location and in walking distance from everything youd be doing in Edinburgh. I was extremely impressed. Thankyou kick ass hostels for a great base to recharge between...
As far as hostels go, this one was premier. The staff are fantastic, the bathrooms were kept immaculate and plenty of facilities. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious. I stayed in an 8 bed dorm and it was perfect from the view to the company. Theres a lounge area and breakfast has a great selection. Very central location and in walking distance from everything youd be doing in Edinburgh. I was extremely impressed. Thankyou kick ass hostels for a great base to recharge between...
Nuala
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
Edinburgh Backpackers HostelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Perfect in all aspects cannot ask for more , beautiful location clean amenities also unexpected clean towels . Personnel competent and super helpful, we will defo go back!
Perfect in all aspects cannot ask for more , beautiful location clean amenities also unexpected clean towels . Personnel competent and super helpful, we will defo go back!
chiara
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal MileEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Excellent location for theatre visit. Quiet comfortable room perfect for overnight. Nice Public areas. Very clean. Friendly staff and felt safe for female travellers.
Excellent location for theatre visit. Quiet comfortable room perfect for overnight. Nice Public areas. Very clean. Friendly staff and felt safe for female travellers.
Morag
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central Youth HostelEdinburgh
10/10 Excellent
Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious
Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious
Natasha Meutia
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - HostelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Great place, bar is a great vibe, the rooms are perfectly clean and so are the showers/toilets, staff are friendly and helpful
Great place, bar is a great vibe, the rooms are perfectly clean and so are the showers/toilets, staff are friendly and helpful
FRANKIE
The Ben Doran Guest House
The Ben Doran Guest HouseNewington
10/10 Excellent
We stayed in December, and the hotel was simply delightful. We have a deluxe room which comes with an ensuite shower room but in fact we made use of the shared bathroom next door which has a huge bath tub with very hot water. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. There is no flat-packed furniture, and everything suits the style of a Victorian townhouse. The bed had mattress comforters that made it very comfortable. I suffer from a bad back so it was really wonderful to find a hotel with a...
We stayed in December, and the hotel was simply delightful. We have a deluxe room which comes with an ensuite shower room but in fact we made use of the shared bathroom next door which has a huge bath tub with very hot water. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. There is no flat-packed furniture, and everything suits the style of a Victorian townhouse. The bed had mattress comforters that made it very comfortable. I suffer from a bad back so it was really wonderful to find a hotel with a...
Fiona
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - HostelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
The place to use as your base whilst in this beautiful City.
Close to everything,
The Old Town,Royal Mile ,Castle,then across Waverley Bridge to Princes Street
.Absolute must if your on a budget,and are planning to be our every day.
4 bed dorm,clean ,shower,toilet facilities.
When you check out ,storage for your luggage if like me your train is leaving in the afternoon.
2nd time using here...will always use here.
Christmas next I think.
The place to use as your base whilst in this beautiful City.
Close to everything,
The Old Town,Royal Mile ,Castle,then across Waverley Bridge to Princes Street
.Absolute must if your on a budget,and are planning to be our every day.
4 bed dorm,clean ,shower,toilet facilities.
When you check out ,storage for your luggage if like me your train is leaving in the afternoon.
2nd time using here...will always use here.
Christmas next I think.
Steve
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh
Four Points Flex by Sheraton EdinburghWest End
10/10 Excellent
Great value for money for an Edinburgh stay. Convenient for city centre attractions, bus services especially for airport. Sad to see deterioration of state of surrounding area, dirty, litter but that's not the fault of Cityroomz. Happening all over UK as Tory national government cuts local budgets. Scotland needs independence
Great value for money for an Edinburgh stay. Convenient for city centre attractions, bus services especially for airport. Sad to see deterioration of state of surrounding area, dirty, litter but that's not the fault of Cityroomz. Happening all over UK as Tory national government cuts local budgets. Scotland needs independence
Sue
Belford Hostel
Belford HostelWest End
10/10 Excellent
A solid, budget friendly place to stay.
A solid, budget friendly place to stay.
Rowan
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - HostelEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
There are actually two buildings, and having stayed in both, I definitely preferred the building located above Belushi's bar. The bathrooms and toilets there are newer and better maintained, and the room layout felt much less cramped. The main building (where check-in is located) features triple bunk beds, which made the room feel a bit tight and felt like it could use a little maintenance—but both buildings are secure and comfortable.
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The overall vibe of the hostel is...
There are actually two buildings, and having stayed in both, I definitely preferred the building located above Belushi's bar. The bathrooms and toilets there are newer and better maintained, and the room layout felt much less cramped. The main building (where check-in is located) features triple bunk beds, which made the room feel a bit tight and felt like it could use a little maintenance—but both buildings are secure and comfortable.
Amenities & Vibe:
The overall vibe of the hostel is...
Thais
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
a&o Hostel Edinburgh CityEdinburgh City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Great Place to stay.
Great Place to stay.
Marko
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For budget-conscious travellers, Edinburgh and the Lothians offer a wealth of affordable activities and experiences without compromising on quality. Start your adventure at the stunning Holyrood Palace, where you can stroll through the beautiful gardens for free, soaking in the history of the royal residence. Next, head to Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano that provides breathtaking panoramic views of the city; the hike is invigorating and completely free. If you're a fan of culture, the National Museum of Scotland offers free entry to its vast collection, showcasing everything from Scottish history to natural science. For a taste of local life, wander around the vibrant Grassmarket area, where you can enjoy a variety of budget-friendly eateries, like the renowned Oink for delicious hog roast sandwiches. Finally, don’t miss the picturesque Portobello Beach, perfect for a leisurely stroll along the promenade or a picnic with stunning sea views. For a convenient and economical stay, consider the Leith area, which combines charming waterfront views with a range of affordable hotels. Leith boasts a vibrant food scene, including the popular Ocean Terminal shopping centre, where you can enjoy budget-friendly dining options and unique shops, making it the perfect base for your explorations.