Cheap Hotels in Edinburgh

TravelStay offers some of the best low rates on cheap hotels in Edinburgh; you just need to find the right one for you! You can find the perfect Edinburgh accommodation to suit your budget and the location you want to be in.

So if you are visiting Edinburgh for the annual festival or to bring in a great New Year, there is something for you.

Cheap hotels in Edinburgh during Hogmanay

Edinburgh certainly celebrates the New Year, or Hogmanay, with gusto and visiting the city during the festivities can be great fun. You can soak up the atmosphere and bring in Hogmanay with a bang on Prince's Street, which sees thousands of revellers come out onto the street for fireworks and music acts. There is also a funfair and other events held over the period.

Putting you within walking distance of the celebrations is Tailors Hall (139 The Cowgate, Old Town), a comfortable three-star hotel available to book from just £48 per person. What's more, during the rest of your stay you can enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Cowgate when staying in this cheap hotel in Edinburgh, starting with the friendly pub located next door!

Cheap hotels in Edinburgh during Edinburgh Festival

Every August, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe comes to town, showcasing hundreds of comedy acts, dance performances, theatre, music and other cultural events. This is Edinburgh's busiest time but also the most thriving and thrilling and you can be in amongst the action by staying in some great cheap hotels in Edinburgh nearby.

For example Bank Hotel (Royal Mile, 1 South Bridge) is located right in the heart of the festival events taking place in the Old Town near the Royal Mile. Indeed, the Festival Theatre Edinburgh is just moments away. Rooms at this old bank start from £59 per person per night and offer comfortable great value Edinburgh accommodation.

If you want to keep to a tighter budget, then why not try student apartments during the month of August when the undergrads are away? Kenneth MacKenzie Suite (7 Richmond Place, Southside) is the ideal alternative cheap hotel in Edinburgh that allows you to come and go as you please and also has ensuite facilities. What's more, you can stay in this cheap Edinburgh accommodation from just £34 per person.

Cheap hotels in Edinburgh near the Edinburgh Marathon

If you're taking part or plan to just sit on the sidelines, Edinburgh Marathon is a great way to take in the sights of the city! The 26-mile course runs from Arthur's Seat to Musselburgh, with the attractive area of Leith in between, so finding a cheap Edinburgh hotel along the route is easy!

The Edinburgh House Hotel (90-92 Pilrig Street, Leith) is close to the Edinburgh Marathon route and offers three-star accommodation from only £19.50 per person. What's more, if you book for more than three nights you can save ten per cent exclusively with TravelStay! Staying here is also idea for seeing top Edinburgh attractions like Holyrood Palace.

If you are coming to Edinburgh during one of the city's major events then make sure you book a cheap hotel in Edinburgh before you arrive in order to get the best low rates!