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Low season

March

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$244

Average price (weekend night)

$286
Cheapest month to stay with an average 64% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 36% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Edinburgh hotels

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An IHG Hotel - Edinburgh - Bedroom
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Salisbury Hotel - Edinburgh - Living room
The Salisbury Hotel
8.1 Very Good
Newington$495+
$495+
Free Wi-Fi
B+B Edinburgh
8.4 Very Good
West End$461+
$461+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Park View House
6.1 Okay
Leith$287+
$287+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh
8.3 Very Good
New Town$583+
$583+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Stay Central
8.1 Very Good
Old Town$596+
$596+
Free Wi-Fi

Edinburgh hotels near Edinburgh Castle

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When to book a hotel in Edinburgh

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Top tips for finding Edinburgh hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Edinburgh, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Edinburgh in March and February.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Edinburgh if you stay on a Monday. The opposite is true for, Saturday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Edinburgh accommodation.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $146, while the most expensive was $146.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Edinburgh for 17 days.
  • Crowned by Edinburgh Castle, Old Town Edinburgh is one of the most picturesque places in Scotland. Staying in this area offers guests a quintessential visit to the Scottish capital.
  • J.K. Rowling fans should stay at Grassmarket Hotel situated just down the hill from Edinburgh Castle, near many sights that inspired the Harry Potter books.
  • West of the city centre, you will find chic hotels like Murrayfield Hotel, near BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh’s main sporting arena and concert venue.
  • EasyHotel Edinburgh and Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel are good places to stay on Princes Street, home to attractions like the Scott Monument, the Princes Street Gardens, and the Edinburgh Gin Distillery.
  • Featuring a swimming pool, fitness center, and spa, the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is a highly rated, centrally located business hotel in Edinburgh.
  • Students and budget travellers could consider staying at Edinburgh University’s Pollock Halls, which are open to the public during the summer. Meanwhile Salisbury Green offers year-round accommodation that are perfect for visiting the university.

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