Choose cheap hotels in Edinburgh

Scotland's magnificent capital is one of those one-of-a-kind destinations that must be viewed at least once in lifetime. The vibrant metropolis is brimming with culture, history, and allure. The city has many accommodation options to choose from, from budgetary ones to the most luxurious and classy. Visiting Scotland, and Edinburgh in particular, doesn’t mean you’ll need to spend a fortune on your trip. You can find many decent cheap hotels Edinburgh has in different districts. Depending on the purpose of your visit, you can discover such areas as the Old Town, the New Town, Leith, Stockbridge, and Dean Village.

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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Princes Street

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    8.4
    Excellent
    (52 reviews)
    Located merely an 11-minute walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", Premier Inn Edinburgh Princes Street is 300 metres from Princes Mall Shopping Centre. Boasting a location a short…
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  • Mortonhall

    5.3 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (13 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Mortonhall Park Edinburgh hotel is 6 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Parking is provided nearby.
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront

    3.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (43 reviews)
    Located around 5 minutes' walk from the 3-star Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront, guests can quickly reach Alien Rock. This Edinburgh inn offers 85 rooms and amenities such as…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Park

    7.9 km to the city centre
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    8.2
    Excellent
    (7 reviews)
    Premier Inn Edinburgh Park - Airport has 120 rooms and is located 2.5 km from Baberton Golf Club. The inn provides luggage storage and a first aid kit to ensure guests'…
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  • Hub Edinburgh City Centre - Haymarket

    1.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (678 reviews)
    Guests of the comfortable Hub Edinburgh City Centre - Haymarket hotel can easily reach Scottish Widows Bank Plc, located merely a 6-minute walk away. Boasting a location just 0.6 km…
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street

    900 m to the city centre
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    8.4
    Excellent
    (7 reviews)
    The budget Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street hotel gives quick access to the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", which is situated approximately a 5-minute walk away. 750 m from…
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  • Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1054 reviews)
    Featuring a vending machine and a lift, Britannia Edinburgh Hotel is situated in the Oudergem / Auderghem district, 2.4 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The hotel provides a safety…
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  • Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

    400 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (445 reviews)
    The smoke-free Motel One Edinburgh-Princes enjoys a central location in the very heart of Edinburgh, only a 7-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close. Featuring 134…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Central

    1 km to the city centre
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    8.6
    Excellent
    (489 reviews)
    Located 16 minutes' walk from Princes Mall Shopping Centre, the budget Premier Inn Edinburgh Central offers modern rooms just 1.4 km from the Museum of Childhood. This 3-star inn…
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  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West By Ihg

    3.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (6489 reviews)
    The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West By Ihg is provided with a vending machine and a lift and located around 25 minutes' walk from the 82 - acre…
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  • Leonardo Edinburgh City

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (3202 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Leonardo Edinburgh City hotel is 19 minutes' walk from the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument". The hotel provides 24-hour security service and luggage…
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  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

    300 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (11426 reviews)
    Area attractions, including The Hub and Royal Mile are located only a short walk from Motel One Edinburgh-Royal. Free WiFi is offered throughout the venue as well as a…
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  • Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (708 reviews)
    Offering luggage storage and a restaurant, the 3-star smoke-free Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End Hotel lies in Haymarket with a number of pubs, cafés and restaurants, merely…
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  • Best Western Kings Manor

    5.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (427 reviews)
    Best Western Kings Manor Hotel Edinburgh, situated less than 7 km from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", offers a bar, a satellite TV and flat-screen TV. Fort Kinnaird…
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  • A&O Edinburgh City

    200 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (5809 reviews)
    Featuring a night club, entertainment activities and a bar, Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Waverley.
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  • Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

    600 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1488 reviews)
    Castle Rock Hostel is located in Old Town district 400 metres away from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". There is also free WiFi throughout the venue.
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  • Old Waverley Hotel

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (3761 reviews)
    old-waverley.edinburgh.top-hotels-uk.comOld Waverley Hotel lies in a shopping area of Edinburgh within a 20-minute walk of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, featuring…
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  • Brig O'Doon Guest House

    2.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (231 reviews)
    Located off Britain's Biggest Plant Fossil, this 3-star Brig O'Doon Guest House Edinburgh is within 2.6 km to The Real Mary King's Close.
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  • Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

    1.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (473 reviews)
    The 3-star Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket offers a central setting just a 5-minute walk from Scottish Widows Bank Plc and features 24-hour reception and late check…
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  • Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

    200 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1073 reviews)
    Boasting a courtyard and a restaurant, Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel is located just 1.1 km from the interactive Dynamic Earth Science Museum. Grassmarket is 850 metres…
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  • Braid Hills Hotel

    4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (3320 reviews)
    Located 3.8 km from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", the 3-star Braid Hills Hotel Edinburgh is merely a 5-minute walk from Hermitage of Braid. Featuring 70 rooms…
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  • Edinburgh House Hotel

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (2990 reviews)
    Overlooking the garden, Edinburgh House Hotel offers 3-star accommodation approximately 10 minutes' walk from Leith Walk. The venue provides 30 guestrooms appointed with a TV set, iron and ironing…
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  • Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park

    8.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (9424 reviews)
    The 3-star smoke-free Ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park is just 0.6 km from the Gyle Shopping Centre and features a vending machine and a lift. This Edinburgh hotel…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall

    6.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (116 reviews)
    Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall features 42 rooms and lies just 1.2 km from Newhailes Estate. A parking garage is available on site at the inn.
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  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg

    3.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (5841 reviews)
    Featuring a vending machine and a lift, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront By Ihg is just a 5-minute walk from the Sir James Young Simpson Monument. The inn…
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  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (5594 reviews)
    The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg, situated 25 minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat, offers modern rooms and is decorated in a traditional style. One will…
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  • Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

    300 m to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (3234 reviews)
    The venue is 0.2 km from the Leith Princes Street and 0.6 km from The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    8
    Good
    (6 reviews)
    Located 2.5 km from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, which is highly appreciated by sports lovers, the comfortable Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket hotel includes 73 rooms. This 3-star non-smoking hotel…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc York Place/St James Quarter

    800 m to the city centre
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    8
    Good
    (5 reviews)
    The cosy 3-star Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc York Place/St James Quarter offers quick access to the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, located only a 5-minute walk…
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  • Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn

    6.2 km to the city centre
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    6.6
    Good
    (22 reviews)
    Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the non-smoking Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn hotel is nestled in Edinburgh, about a 20-minute walk from Swanston Golf Club. This 3-star…
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  • Cairn Hotel & Apartments

    1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (3793 reviews)
    Located in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, just 9 minutes on foot from the memorial tower "Nelson Monument", the charming 3…
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  • Premier Inn Edinburgh East

    3.3 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (50 reviews)
    Located within 25 minutes' walk of Arthur's Seat, the 3-star traditional Premier Inn Edinburgh East offers access to tourist attractions throughout Edinburgh. This Edinburgh inn features 39 rooms and…
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  • Cambridge House

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (874 reviews)
    Cambridge House Hotel Edinburgh is a 3-star venue situated about 25 minutes' stroll from Edinburgh Castle. To ensure an exceptional stay in Edinburgh, service-minded staff stands ready to…
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  • Belford Hostel

    2.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (489 reviews)
    Situated a 6-minute walk from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, the comfortable Belford Hostel Edinburgh offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Featuring Wi-Fi…
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  • Easyhotel Edinburgh

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5.8
    Average
    (2287 reviews)
    Located a mere 1.1 km from the Royal Mile, the smoke-free Easyhotel Edinburgh hotel offers air-conditioned rooms a mere 14 minutes' walk from The Real Mary King's Close.
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  • High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only)

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (2174 reviews)
    Perfectly located only a 6-minute walk from the Royal Mile, the 120-room High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere Edinburgh features a shared lounge and various recreational…
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  • Yugo Explore - Arran House

    2 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6
    Average
    (1720 reviews)
    Located only 1.7 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", the 3-star Yugo Explore - Arran House Edinburgh hotel offers a lift and a vending machine. The aparthotel is a…
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  • Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (3612 reviews)
    Offering luggage storage, Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Hotel lies in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, just 0.7 km from the…
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  • Royal Scots Club

    1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (840 reviews)
    Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Hanover Fine Arts, the 3-star Royal Scots Club Hotel Edinburgh gives quick access to various city sites. Boasting a location within reach…
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  • The Parliament House Hotel

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (3377 reviews)
    The 3-star luxurious The Parliament House Hotel Edinburgh sits approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Calton Hill and offers luggage storage. This Edinburgh hotel offers Wi-Fi in the…
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  • Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1225 reviews)
    Situated merely 500 metres from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel offers guests to relax on a rooftop terrace. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas…
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  • St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original

    200 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (2300 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the budget St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original hostel is situated a 17-minute walk from the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery. This Edinburgh hostel…
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  • Ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square

    700 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (488 reviews)
    The 3-star smoke-free Ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square Hotel features 103 air-conditioned rooms nearly 5 minutes on foot from the Hanover Fine Arts. There is a…
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  • Four Points Flex By Sheraton Edinburgh

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1105 reviews)
    Offering contemporary rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Four Points Flex By Sheraton Edinburgh hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Arthur's Seat and only 1.2 km…
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  • Kick Ass Grassmarket

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (10251 reviews)
    Situated just 9 minutes' walk from the Royal Mile, the comfortable Kick Ass Grassmarket Edinburgh hostel offers guests to relax on a shared lounge.
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  • Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (5724 reviews)
    Situated just a 6-minute stroll from the combined National Museum of Scotland, Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel Edinburgh offers guests to relax on a terrace. The Edinburgh hostel lies in…
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  • Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (2306 reviews)
    The 59-room Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only hostel, located just 450 m from the Royal Mile, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hostel lies in Old Town, which…
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  • Queen Charlotte Guesthouse

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1404 reviews)
    Located around 25 minutes' walk from the People's Story Museum, the comfortable Queen Charlotte Guesthouse Edinburgh includes 13 rooms. This 3-star guest house also provides guests with 24-hour…
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  • Park View House

    2.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (2228 reviews)
    Situated 14 minutes' walk from Water of Leith, Park View House Hotel Edinburgh offers 25 rooms. This hotel entices guests with street parking, available on site.
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  • Unite Students - Chalmers Street - The Meadows

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (295 reviews)
    Situated just 6 minutes' walk from the traditional King's Theatre, the 3-star smoke-free Unite Students - Chalmers Street - The Meadows Edinburgh hotel offers a picnic area and a library.
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