What's the cheapest budget hotel in Edinburgh right now?

The lowest real live rate we found is €133 a night (sample dates, about a month out) — see the listings above, or search your own dates for the current price.

Do budget hotels in Edinburgh include free wifi and breakfast?

Of the live listings we checked, 83% include free wifi and 17% include breakfast — check each hotel's own listing for exact inclusions before booking.

When's the best time to visit Edinburgh?

Based on real historical weather data, July tends to have the mildest conditions — see the weather section above for the full breakdown.

How do I book a hotel in Edinburgh?

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Cheap Hotels in Edinburgh

United Kingdom, Europe

€219

Average nightly rate

€133

Cheapest on file

Live listings found

83%

Include free wifi

We found 29 real live budget hotel listings in Edinburgh, ranging from €133 to €264 a night. Edinburgh is located in United Kingdom, in Europe. Prices shown are a live sample for a 1-night stay starting 2026-08-22; use the search box above for your own dates.

Live budget hotel listings in Edinburgh

Straits Meadow in Edinburgh City Centre

★ 7.6(6)· 3★ hotel· Free wifi

From €133/night

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HFS Haymarket Yard in Edinburgh

★ 7.2(3)· 3.5★ hotel· Free wifi

From €152/night

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The Abbey Residence

★ 8.9(7)· 3★ hotel· Breakfast incl.

From €159/night

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Frans Place

★ 9.4(63)· 3★ hotel· Free wifi

From €167/night

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Braveheart Guest House

★ 7.6(38)· 3★ hotel· Free wifi

From €174/night

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The Adelphi Hotel

★ 7.2(431)· 3★ hotel· Free wifi

From €181/night

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Aynetree Guest House

★ 7.4(51)· 3★ hotel· Free wifi

From €188/night

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Crosskeys Edinburgh

★ 7.1(50)· 3★ hotel· Free wifi

From €193/night

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Gala Rooms Homestay - Free Parking

★ 8.0(2)· 2.5★ hotel· Free wifi

From €200/night

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Haymarket Station Rooms

★ 7.8(27)· 2★ hotel· Free wifi

From €201/night

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Cosy Double Bed With Fire Place

★ 7.5(66)· 2★ hotel· Free wifi

From €205/night

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Cathcart Place Rooms

★ 6.4(17)· 2★ hotel· Free wifi

From €217/night

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Real listings from our booking partner, cheapest first — sample rates for 2026-08-22 to 2026-08-23. Use the search box above for your own dates.

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Weather in Edinburgh by season

Based on the last 3 years of real historical data.

January

7° / 2°C

~77mm rain

April

12° / 4°C

~74mm rain

July

19° / 12°C

~108mm rain

October

13° / 8°C

~115mm rain

Things to do near Edinburgh hotels

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

★ 4.9(5,890 reviews)· 12h 30m

From €54

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

★ 4.9(1,954 reviews)· 2h 15m

From €63

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

★ 4.9(5,565 reviews)· 1h 30m

From €47

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

★ 4.9(1,781 reviews)· 1h 30m

From €47

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Based on 29 real live listings we checked, budget hotels in Edinburgh average around €219 a night, with the cheapest we found at €133. Use the search box above for pricing on your exact dates.