Edinburgh - ideal accommodations for school trips
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Selecting the right accommodations is a key part of planning school trips to Edinburgh. You need places that are both safe and educational for students. After an in-depth review of 49 accommodations in Edinburgh, we have identified the top 10 for school trips that offer a safe, enjoyable, and educational environment.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

  • 1. A&O Edinburgh City

    Building hotel A&O Edinburgh City
    Hotel rooms 131 total (300 beds)
    Property type Hotel
    Address Blackfriars Street 50, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.5 km to city centre
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category $$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    • 2. High Street Hostel

      Building hotel High Street Hostel
      Hotel rooms 159 total
      Property type Hostel
      Address Blackfriars Street 8-18, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.4 km to city centre
      Rating Great   (8.6/10p.)
      6058 reviews
      Parking Details on request
      Amenities Details on request
      Price category $$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    • 3. Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

      Building hotel Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
      Hotel rooms 223 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Belford Road 69, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.9 km to city centre
      • 15.3 km to public transport
      • 52.1 km to airport
      Rating Appealing   (5.8/10p.)
      5764 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      Yes - free
      Amenities
      • Airport Shuttle
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      • Wifi Lobby (Free)
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category $$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
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    • 4. The West End Hostel

      Building hotel The West End Hostel
      Hotel rooms 10 total
      Property type Hostel
      Address Palmerston Place 35, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.9 km to city centre
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      1300 reviews
      Parking Details on request
      Amenities Details on request
      Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
    • 5. Destiny Student - Murano

      Building hotel Destiny Student - Murano
      Hotel rooms 325 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Amphion Lane 2-5, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.2 km to city centre
      Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
      341 reviews
      Parking
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
    • 6. Grassmarket Hotel

      Building hotel Grassmarket Hotel
      Hotel rooms 42 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Grassmarket 94-96, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.1 km to city centre
      • 10.5 km to airport
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      2.812 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - $15.00
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      Price category $$$$$ (from A$165/night)
    • 7. Destiny Student Shrubhill

      Building hotel Destiny Student Shrubhill
      Hotel rooms 238 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address 8 Middlefield, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.2 km to city centre
      Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
      314 reviews
      Parking
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
        Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
      • 8. Piries Hotel

        Building hotel Piries Hotel
        Hotel rooms 32 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address Coates Gardens 4-8, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 0.7 km to city centre
        • 8.9 km to airport
        Rating Appealing   (6.8/10p.)
        1148 reviews
        Parking
        Car parking: 
        Yes - free
        Amenities
        • 24h Reception
        • Parking
        • Wifi Lobby
        Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
      • 9. Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park

        Building hotel Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park
        Hotel rooms 161 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address Lochside View 6, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 8.4 km to city centre
        Rating Great   (8/10p.)
        1.862 reviews
        Parking
        Car parking: 
        Yes - free
        Amenities
        • Wifi Lobby
        • Parking (Free)
        • Business Center
        • 24h Reception
        Price category $$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
      • 10. Braid Hills Hotel

        Building hotel Braid Hills Hotel
        Hotel rooms 71 total (71 beds)
        Property type Hotel
        Address Braid Road 134, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 4.3 km to city centre
        Rating Great   (8.3/10p.)
        3073 reviews
        Parking
        Car parking: 
        Yes - free
        Bus parking: 
        No
        Amenities
        • Conference Rooms
        • Business Center
        • 24h Reception
        • Parking
        • Wifi Lobby (Free)
        Free places Every 22. person stays free of charge
        Price category $$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
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