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Hotels in Edinburgh rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
33 Castle Terrace
0.84 km from city centre
€304
Per night
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
1.61 km from city centre
€275
Per night
Premier Inn Edinburgh (Princes Street)
0.68 km from city centre
€279
Per night
33 Castle Terrace
0.84 km from city centre
€304
Per night
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
1.61 km from city centre
€275
Per night
Premier Inn Edinburgh (Princes Street)
0.68 km from city centre
€279
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Edinburgh.

3-star hotels

57 properties
from
€78
per night

4-star hotels

61 properties
from
€111
per night

5-star hotels

16 properties
from
€274
per night

3-star hotels

57 properties
from
€78
per night

4-star hotels

61 properties
from
€111
per night

5-star hotels

16 properties
from
€274
per night

Find a Edinburgh hotel in the heart of the action

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Edinburgh Castle

National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Castle

National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Zoo

Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelPremier Inn Edinburgh (Princes Street) – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookJanuary
Average 4 star hotel price283 € per night
Average 5 star hotel price555 € per night

When’s the best time to visit Edinburgh?

Not sure when to visit Edinburgh? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Edinburgh.

October

Temperature6°C - 11°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight33 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel68 €
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November

Temperature3°C - 7°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight30 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel48 €
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December

Temperature1°C - 5°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight32 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel47 €
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January

Temperature1°C - 4°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight38 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel37 €
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February

Temperature1°C - 5°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight40 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel36 €
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March

Temperature1°C - 7°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight41 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel37 €
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April

Temperature3°C - 9°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight46 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel59 €
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May

Temperature5°C - 13°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight53 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel80 €
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June

Temperature8°C - 15°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight52 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel75 €
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July

Temperature10°C - 17°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight58 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel67 €
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How to find the best hotel deals in Edinburgh

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Finding cheap hotels in Edinburgh: FAQs

In Edinburgh, the expected average temperature in October is 9°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 17°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is May.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Edinburgh with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 60 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 82 € per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 249 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 292 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 10.6km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Dundee Airport, which is 56.8km from the city centre.
Glasgow Intl Airport, which is 77.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around 192 € per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 48 € per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around 229 € per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is 69 € per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around 461 € per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 144 € per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Edinburgh is January, with an average price of 228 € per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can rise to 493 € per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in November is 268 € per night, which is around 6% lower than the rest of the year.

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