Why choose a hotel in the city centre of Edinburgh?

Staying in a hotel in Edinburgh city centre allows you to fully enjoy the destination, its historic neighbourhoods and its main attractions without relying too much on transport.

You will be close to key areas such as the Royal Mile, Old Town and New Town, as well as major landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The city centre also offers easy access to museums, galleries and the vibrant atmosphere of the city, especially during major events like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, while the natural beauty of Arthur's Seat is within walking distance or a short bus ride from the Royal Mile.

The city centre brings together most attractions, restaurants, shops and cultural venues, while also offering convenient access to public transport, including buses, trams and major hubs such as Edinburgh Waverley station.

On Trip.com, the search for hotels in Edinburgh centre is based on a selection of properties located within 1 km of the city centre, ensuring a truly central location for your stay.

How to find a cheap hotel in Edinburgh city centre?

After location, price is a key factor when choosing a hotel in Edinburgh. Contrary to common belief, it is often possible to find affordable hotels in the city centre depending on the season, the type of property and how early you book.

Prices can vary significantly during peak tourist periods and major events such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, so planning ahead can help secure better deals.

To optimise your budget, it is recommended to:

  • compare prices across different travel dates, as rates can vary significantly depending on demand
  • book in advance for popular periods, or check last-minute deals for more flexible trips
  • use filters to set a maximum price per night and quickly identify the best options
  • prioritise well-rated hotels that offer good value for money rather than simply the lowest price
  • check options such as free cancellation or breakfast included to avoid extra costs

Hotels in Edinburgh city centre cover a wide range of budgets, from budget accommodation to more comfortable hotels in historic buildings, making it possible to find options suited to different travel styles.

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Searching for a hotel in Edinburgh city centre on Trip.com is simple. Just enter your travel dates and the number of travellers.

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FAQ – Hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

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Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive

9.4/10
Amazing
Posted on 30 Jul 2026|Classic Room 1 Double bed
SGJefferey_travel
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 We had a wonderful stay at Ten Hill Place Hotel and would happily stay here again on our next visit to Edinburgh. The location is excellent—situated in a quiet area while still being within easy walking distance of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the University of Edinburgh, and many great restaurants and cafés. It was the perfect base for exploring the city. The room was modern, spacious, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The bed was especially comfortable, and we had a great night’s sleep. Everything was well maintained, and the room had all the amenities we needed. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and professional throughout our stay. Check-in and check-out were quick and efficient, and everyone was happy to help with any questions we had. Overall, Ten Hill Place Hotel offers excellent value for money, combining a fantastic location, comfortable rooms, and outstanding service. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
9.4/10
Perfect
SGJefferey_travel⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 We had a wonderful stay at Ten Hill Place Hotel and would happily stay here again on our next visit to Edinburgh. The location is excellent—situated in a quiet area while still being within easy walking distance of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the University of Edinburgh, and many great restaurants and cafés. It was the perfect base for exploring the city. The room was modern, spacious, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The bed was especially comfortable, and we had a great night’s sleep. Everything was well maintained, and the room had all the amenities we needed. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and professional throughout our stay. Check-in and check-out were quick and efficient, and everyone was happy to help with any questions we had. Overall, Ten Hill Place Hotel offers excellent value for money, combining a fantastic location, comfortable rooms, and outstanding service. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Price per night from:PKR 40,801

Tynecastle Park Hotel

9/10
Great
Posted on 4 Jun 2026
TRGuest User
Everything was great. There's a bus stop right in front of the hotel, with buses to the city every 5 minutes. You can reach the city in just 15 minutes. The hotel itself is brand new, clean, and spacious inside. The staff were all very kind. If I were to visit again, I would definitely choose this place.
9/10
Perfect
TRGuest UserEverything was great. There's a bus stop right in front of the hotel, with buses to the city every 5 minutes. You can reach the city in just 15 minutes. The hotel itself is brand new, clean, and spacious inside. The staff were all very kind. If I were to visit again, I would definitely choose this place.
Price per night from:PKR 32,318

CODE The Loft - Edinburgh

9/10
Great
Posted on 2 Jul 2026
PLGosialke
I had generally a good stay at the Loft. It was clean, the sleeping pod was comfortable, I chose this place over their other location because of the kitchen facilities. The kitchen is really well equipped and the dining room/social area quite spacious. I want to give special shout out to receptionist Sigrid who was super nice and friendly. The downsides were: noise from the outside early in the morning and late at night - it’s the back alley of pubs and restaurants - deliveries, bins, loud people etc. But they provide good ear plugs for free so I slept quite well, providing that I fell asleep before the snore machine next to me. The other annoying thing was poorly fitting bed sheets that I had to constantly fix over the edges. And I think they should keep the kitchen door open whenever possible because it gets hot in there. And whoever is reading this: If you know you’re snoring like a tractor, so loud that even ear plugs don’t cancel that sound out - you shouldn’t maybe be staying in a hostel dorm with other people 🙃
9/10
Perfect
PLGosialkeI had generally a good stay at the Loft. It was clean, the sleeping pod was comfortable, I chose this place over their other location because of the kitchen facilities. The kitchen is really well equipped and the dining room/social area quite spacious. I want to give special shout out to receptionist Sigrid who was super nice and friendly. The downsides were: noise from the outside early in the morning and late at night - it’s the back alley of pubs and restaurants - deliveries, bins, loud people etc. But they provide good ear plugs for free so I slept quite well, providing that I fell asleep before the snore machine next to me. The other annoying thing was poorly fitting bed sheets that I had to constantly fix over the edges. And I think they should keep the kitchen door open whenever possible because it gets hot in there. And whoever is reading this: If you know you’re snoring like a tractor, so loud that even ear plugs don’t cancel that sound out - you shouldn’t maybe be staying in a hostel dorm with other people 🙃
Price per night from:PKR 9,269

St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

8.7/10
Very Good
Posted on 12 Jun 2026
AAnonymous User
The staff were really friendly and thoroughly explained how to use the facilities and other amenities. There's a washing machine available. The bed was also quite comfortable. Overall, it was a pretty pleasant stay.
8.7/10
Perfect
AAnonymous UserThe staff were really friendly and thoroughly explained how to use the facilities and other amenities. There's a washing machine available. The bed was also quite comfortable. Overall, it was a pretty pleasant stay.
Price per night from:PKR 6,538

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

8.6/10
Very Good
Posted on 6 Aug 2026|Twin Room Ensuite
USAnonymous User
Bureaucracy is everywhere. The only praise I have is for the front desk staff who handled check-in and check-out, and the chefs in the restaurant who worked hard every day to prepare delicious meals. Specifically: 1. On the first day, at around 9 AM for breakfast, a middle-aged man at the cafeteria entrance asked me to open two room card sleeves. Only after seeing the actual room cards did he say 'OK, please come in.' This scene reminded me vividly of high school dormitory supervisors in impoverished, non-coastal provinces of mainland China back in 1998, who would inspect students' IDs every night, demanding they be pulled out and shown before allowing entry. On the second day, a middle-aged woman, and on the third day, a young man at breakfast, simply waved us in after seeing the room card sleeves, which felt much more like a proper hotel. 2. On the second day at noon, we went to Arthur for lunch. We decided to go back because the 2-person set meal from Arthur the night before – an Arthur burger and fries, plus soup and another dish – was excellent. My child and I were looking at the menu near the bar to decide what else to order when a male bartender rudely shouted, 'Don't order here, go sit at a table to order!' He then pointed to a sign on the wall stating 'No one under 18 allowed.' What the hell? We weren't drinking or smoking, so what business was it of his? Just because my child was near the bar? I was furious at that moment and shouted back, 'Easy! Easy! OK?' This person was clearly working with a lot of emotional baggage and overreacting; he absolutely should not be in this job. For example, he was chatting with guests at the next table, saying things like, 'I can speak four languages, German, etc.,' acting overly energetic in a quiet restaurant with only four guests. 3. On the third day morning at 9 AM, which was also check-out day, I was in the bathroom. The cleaning staff knocked on the door, wanting to clean. I directly informed them through two doors, 'I am shitting! You got it?!' 4. Still about breakfast: at 10:10 AM, there were still people eating, and I went to get a coffee. The cafeteria lady immediately told me off, saying, 'No, we're off duty.' I just burst out laughing then. In summary: Due to financial constraints, various schools in the UK convert student dormitories into tourist accommodations during holidays to generate revenue, which significantly fills financial gaps and becomes a major source of income for the schools. Simply put, since you're making money from this, you should do a good job. I pay for it. Summer camps are purely superstitious money sinks; students are the best business. You don't learn much or make friends at these camps. You'd be better off backpacking and staying in an 8-bed dorm at a YHA youth hostel.
8.6/10
Perfect
USAnonymous UserBureaucracy is everywhere. The only praise I have is for the front desk staff who handled check-in and check-out, and the chefs in the restaurant who worked hard every day to prepare delicious meals. Specifically: 1. On the first day, at around 9 AM for breakfast, a middle-aged man at the cafeteria entrance asked me to open two room card sleeves. Only after seeing the actual room cards did he say 'OK, please come in.' This scene reminded me vividly of high school dormitory supervisors in impoverished, non-coastal provinces of mainland China back in 1998, who would inspect students' IDs every night, demanding they be pulled out and shown before allowing entry. On the second day, a middle-aged woman, and on the third day, a young man at breakfast, simply waved us in after seeing the room card sleeves, which felt much more like a proper hotel. 2. On the second day at noon, we went to Arthur for lunch. We decided to go back because the 2-person set meal from Arthur the night before – an Arthur burger and fries, plus soup and another dish – was excellent. My child and I were looking at the menu near the bar to decide what else to order when a male bartender rudely shouted, 'Don't order here, go sit at a table to order!' He then pointed to a sign on the wall stating 'No one under 18 allowed.' What the hell? We weren't drinking or smoking, so what business was it of his? Just because my child was near the bar? I was furious at that moment and shouted back, 'Easy! Easy! OK?' This person was clearly working with a lot of emotional baggage and overreacting; he absolutely should not be in this job. For example, he was chatting with guests at the next table, saying things like, 'I can speak four languages, German, etc.,' acting overly energetic in a quiet restaurant with only four guests. 3. On the third day morning at 9 AM, which was also check-out day, I was in the bathroom. The cleaning staff knocked on the door, wanting to clean. I directly informed them through two doors, 'I am shitting! You got it?!' 4. Still about breakfast: at 10:10 AM, there were still people eating, and I went to get a coffee. The cafeteria lady immediately told me off, saying, 'No, we're off duty.' I just burst out laughing then. In summary: Due to financial constraints, various schools in the UK convert student dormitories into tourist accommodations during holidays to generate revenue, which significantly fills financial gaps and becomes a major source of income for the schools. Simply put, since you're making money from this, you should do a good job. I pay for it. Summer camps are purely superstitious money sinks; students are the best business. You don't learn much or make friends at these camps. You'd be better off backpacking and staying in an 8-bed dorm at a YHA youth hostel.
Price per night from:PKR 23,463

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

8.6/10
Very Good
Posted on 24 Mar 2026
SSammyyyy
Had a really lovely stay! The hotel was clean, modern, and felt very comfortable throughout. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, which made a big difference. The location was perfect for getting around easily, and everything we needed was close by. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!🤩
8.6/10
Perfect
SSammyyyyHad a really lovely stay! The hotel was clean, modern, and felt very comfortable throughout. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, which made a big difference. The location was perfect for getting around easily, and everything we needed was close by. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!🤩
Price per night from:PKR 34,263

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

8.1/10
Very Good
Posted on 13 Jun 2026|Bed In 10 Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
HKAnonymous User
Very very close to the Edinburgh Waverley train station! The location is really convenient, located in the heart of the city. Check in was quick, staff quite nice. Bed is comfortable, and good privacy with the curtains. However, there were hair on the bedsheet. Enough toilet and shower facilities, although some are broken, I had to take a cold water shower.
8.1/10
Perfect
HKAnonymous UserVery very close to the Edinburgh Waverley train station! The location is really convenient, located in the heart of the city. Check in was quick, staff quite nice. Bed is comfortable, and good privacy with the curtains. However, there were hair on the bedsheet. Enough toilet and shower facilities, although some are broken, I had to take a cold water shower.
Price per night from:PKR 6,745

Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park

8.1/10
Very Good
Posted on 17 Jun 2026
GBAnonymous User
Stayed in one of their twin rooms with an en-suite. The toilet is separated by a wall and a door held by a magnet, which I hadn’t seen before. Beds were comfy. Bedding was comfortable. Tv worked and had YouTube. Shower worked and was good pressure and temperature. Would have been nicer to have an extra pillow available per bed (there is one per bed) and to have had easier access to water/tea/coffee facilities without having to go down to reception dispensing machines. Food is pizza or paninis so we went across to the shopping centre for food and room drinks/snacks. Room was quiet until 6:15 when other people started to surface. I could hear their doors shutting, showers running and toilets flushing.
8.1/10
Perfect
GBAnonymous UserStayed in one of their twin rooms with an en-suite. The toilet is separated by a wall and a door held by a magnet, which I hadn’t seen before. Beds were comfy. Bedding was comfortable. Tv worked and had YouTube. Shower worked and was good pressure and temperature. Would have been nicer to have an extra pillow available per bed (there is one per bed) and to have had easier access to water/tea/coffee facilities without having to go down to reception dispensing machines. Food is pizza or paninis so we went across to the shopping centre for food and room drinks/snacks. Room was quiet until 6:15 when other people started to surface. I could hear their doors shutting, showers running and toilets flushing.
Price per night from:PKR 24,290

Abbotsford Guest House

8/10
Very Good
Posted on 9 Apr 2025|Deluxe King Room
BNMenerokai Dunia
Comfortable, clean environment and friendly people. Quiet place to sleep and relax.
8/10
Perfect
BNMenerokai DuniaComfortable, clean environment and friendly people. Quiet place to sleep and relax.
Price per night from:PKR 23,090

Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

7.2/10
Posted on 2 Jun 2026
GBGuest User
The room was clean; however, it was poorly lit, and the dark wall colors did not help at all. Although we chose a room without windows, we did not expect such poor ventilation or effectively none at all. Our room was located on the ground floor, and there was no reception, while the hotel Wi-Fi also did not work downstairs. Soundproofing was very poor, which contributed to a situation that left us quite dissatisfied. While my friend was in the common area trying to get a connection, she was disturbed by guests who were clearly intoxicated and were rude and abusive towards her. When I went to get her, I was also sworn at, and we quickly returned to our room to avoid the situation. She also noticed that several people passing through seemed to be familiar with these guests and did not acknowledgethe ongoing situation. Later in the evening, around 21:00, one guest began crying loudly and there was a heated argument between them and another guest. Due to the poor soundproofing, we could hear everything clearly. We tried contacting reception about the situation, but they did not answer our calls. We felt unsafe leaving the room. Eventually, someone came down and only asked the guests if they were okay, and the situation was left unresolved. The noise continued for quite some time, and our sleep was significantly disturbed. Overall, we felt unsafe staying here.
7.2/10
Perfect
GBGuest UserThe room was clean; however, it was poorly lit, and the dark wall colors did not help at all. Although we chose a room without windows, we did not expect such poor ventilation or effectively none at all. Our room was located on the ground floor, and there was no reception, while the hotel Wi-Fi also did not work downstairs. Soundproofing was very poor, which contributed to a situation that left us quite dissatisfied. While my friend was in the common area trying to get a connection, she was disturbed by guests who were clearly intoxicated and were rude and abusive towards her. When I went to get her, I was also sworn at, and we quickly returned to our room to avoid the situation. She also noticed that several people passing through seemed to be familiar with these guests and did not acknowledgethe ongoing situation. Later in the evening, around 21:00, one guest began crying loudly and there was a heated argument between them and another guest. Due to the poor soundproofing, we could hear everything clearly. We tried contacting reception about the situation, but they did not answer our calls. We felt unsafe leaving the room. Eventually, someone came down and only asked the guests if they were okay, and the situation was left unresolved. The noise continued for quite some time, and our sleep was significantly disturbed. Overall, we felt unsafe staying here.
Price per night from:PKR 23,504

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