Price | $100 - $182 |
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CHEAPEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN EDINBURGH | Leith | 27% cheaper | Hotels in Leith are the cheapest in Edinburgh at just $100 per night on average |
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD IN EDINBURGH | New Town | 24% more expensive | New Town has the highest priced hotels in Edinburgh with rooms averaging $182 per night |
MOST POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD IN EDINBURGH | New Town | 42% more users visited | More momondo users search for hotels in New Town than any other neighborhood in Edinburgh |
If you’re planning on staying at any of momondo’s recommended hotels in the area of Edinburgh nearest to Edinburgh Waverley Station, you should expect to pay around $131/night. This price fluctuates based on time of year. In general, a rate under $131/night is a good deal for momondo users staying near Edinburgh Waverley Station. Hotels near Edinburgh Waverley Station are very similar to the average price of a hotel in Edinburgh, which is $132.
Low Season | January | cheapest month to stay |
High Season | June | most expensive time to stay |
49% | expected price decrease | |
38% | expected price increase |
Price | $137 - $429 |
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Cheapest day of week | Monday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
Highest day of week | Friday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
$228 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day | |
$303 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day |
Cheapest time to book | The cheapest time to book hotels in Edinburgh is: 1-2 star, 84 days before. 3 star, 49 days before. 4-5 star, 71 days before. |
1-2 star | $80 - $145 | |
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3 star | $110 - $169 | |
4-5 star | $122 - $244 |
Lowest Hotel Price | $26 |
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Most Popular Hotel (5-star) | Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh |
Hotels Near Airport | 5637 |
Average Length of Stay | 9 days |
Unless you’re landing in the Scottish capital by plane, chances are fair that you will be arriving by train from elsewhere in the UK. Edinburgh Waverley on Princes Street in Old Town is the main train station for the city, close to a number of Edinburgh hotels, including the Scotsman Hotel, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton and the Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre. If you prefer a cheap hotel in Edinburgh that’s close by, try the Jurys Inn Edinburgh. All are available to book through momondo. In New Town, look at the Balmoral Hotel or Old Waverley Hotel, which is another cheap hotel in Edinburgh. For public transport, you’ll be using Lothian Buses. This is how Edinburghers get around the city, so you’ll be in good company. Most routes run via Princes Street, which is where the train station is and is the street that separates Old Town and New Town. Incidentally, Lothian Buses also manage the branded public tour buses, the night bus service and the airport bus link, so look for options for a frequent use pass.
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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If you are into Scottish culture, the historic heart of Edinburgh is for you. If you prefer to travel and you want to see more of Scotland, such as the Scottish Highlands with their iconic purple heather and castles, tour buses for local travel and connections to Glasgow can also be found at Waverley Station. Or if you prefer, you can rent a car, available through momondo. If you’re traveling on business, Edinburgh Airport is in Ingliston, where you will find the Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Hotel.
The Royal Mile in Old Town is Edinburgh's most famous city street, which runs between Edinburgh Castle in Old Town and the Palace of Holyrood house in Holyrood. Here you will find the Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square and the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile. As Edinburgh's historical heart is quite small, these are within walking distance of each other, and also close to Princes Street if you prefer to catch a bus. Other attractions include the Scottish National Gallery in the New Town and the National Museum of Scotland in the Old Town. If you're a lover of beautiful churches, then don't miss St. Giles' Cathedral, also in the Old Town. Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town together comprise a World Heritage Site as declared by UNESCO. Most of these places are fairly close to the Edinburgh Waverley train station, so when you book your hotel in Edinburgh, keep this in mind.
As the Old and New Town on either side of Princes Street, they are a good option due to their central location, as is the famous Royal Mile. When in Scotland, you have to try a hot toddy. It has been suggested that this quintessential Scottish winter drink was invented in the 18th Century. For traditional Scots fare, haggis is made with minced sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, mixed with oatmeal, onions and spices, all cooked in the stomach of the animal. Edinburgh's port of Leith has a vibrant bar and restaurant scene, with good bus connections to the New Town.
If it’s Scotland, then it has to be Scottish bagpipes. The annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place at Edinburgh Castle, accessible on foot from the Old and New Town, or by bus from Princes Street. For Auld Lang Syne, the Edinburgh Hogmanay which takes place at Princes Street Gardens runs for four days beginning on New Year’s Eve and includes processions, concerts and fireworks. Once you’ve soaked up all these experiences, your soft Edinburgh hotel bed will be crying for you.
A stay of 9 nights is most popular when visiting Edinburgh.
$284 per night is the average rate for a room when booking a hotel in Edinburgh. Prices will differ depending on factors such as star rating, time of year and location.
Room prices for hotels in Edinburgh can be as much as 49% lower in the month of January. So this is a great time to book and save money.
Hotel rooms in Edinburgh are generally cheapest on Sunday and more costly on Thursday.
A luxury hotel in Edinburgh can set you back, on average $344 per person, per night. In comparison, the average cost of a hotel in Edinburgh is $284 per person, per night, representing a 22%% premium for a luxury hotel.
On average, a hostel in Edinburgh will be priced around $92. This price will be per person, per night and was obtained using hostel and 2 star or below hotels. In comparison, this will be $176 lower than your typical Edinburgh hotel.
When visiting Edinburgh, people tend to book hotels in Old Town, Leith, Stockbridge - Canonmills and New Town.
With an average temperature of 42.8 °F and expected precipitation of 1.6″, March is a great month to explore the outdoors near Edinburgh. Some great places to visit near Edinburgh in March are Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, and Cairngorms National Park.
There are currently 7,315 vacation rentals available in Edinburgh. Most of our users opt to stay at Destiny Scotland Market Street Apartments, which is the most popular vacation rental in Edinburgh. Compare vacation rentals in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh has 41 hostels if you aren’t interested in staying at a hotel. Code Co-Living - The Loft - Edinburgh is the most popular based on our user data. Compare hostels in Edinburgh.
As of March 2024, there are 4,864 operators available to choose from for hotels in Edinburgh.
Prices for hotels in Edinburgh are updated daily.
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You can find a great place to stay in Edinburgh by using our filters once you have used the search form above. The filters momondo offer include simple options such as star rating, location and price; but also go much further and allow you to select accommodation based on style, amenities such as free breakfast and internet as well as enhanced health and safety options.