Edinburgh - ideal accommodation for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
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Finding the right accommodation for an educational trip in Edinburgh can be challenging. It's important to find a place that is suitable for both school classes and student groups, safe, and educational. After a thorough review of 49 accommodations in Edinburgh, we present to you the 10 best options that offer ideal conditions for educational trips.

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 typeHotel
    AddressBlackfriars Street 50, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.3 mi to city centre
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category££ (around £30 - £45/night)
    Benefits
    • Fast response
    • Breakfast
    • Half board
    • Large capacity (131 rooms)
    • Every 21th person free
  • 2. High Street Hostel

    Building hotel High Street Hostel
    Hotel rooms 159 total
    Property typeHostel
    AddressBlackfriars Street 8-18, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.2 mi to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8.6/10p.)
    6058 reviews
    ParkingDetails on request
    AmenitiesDetails on request
    Price category£££ (around £45 - £65/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (159 rooms)
  • 3. Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

    Building hotel Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
    Hotel rooms 223 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressBelford Road 69, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.2 mi to city centre
    • 9.5 mi to public transport
    • 32.4 mi to airport
    RatingAppealing   (5.8/10p.)
    5764 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category££££ (around £65 - £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (223 rooms)
    • Bus parking
    • Every 21th person free
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  • 4. The West End Hostel

    Building hotel The West End Hostel
    Hotel rooms 10 total
    Property typeHostel
    AddressPalmerston Place 35, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.2 mi to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    1300 reviews
    ParkingDetails on request
    AmenitiesDetails on request
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
  • 5. Destiny Student - Murano

    Building hotel Destiny Student - Murano
    Hotel rooms 325 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressAmphion Lane 2-5, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.7 mi to city centre
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    341 reviews
    Parking
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (325 rooms)
  • 6. Novotel Edinburgh Park

    Building hotel Novotel Edinburgh Park
    Hotel rooms 170 total (300 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressLochside Avenue 15, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.1 mi to city centre
    • 2.5 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.4/10p.)
    5254 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £10.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym
    • Parking
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Half board
    • Breakfast
    • Every 21th person free
    • Large capacity (170 rooms)
  • 7. Stay Central Hotel

    Building hotel Stay Central Hotel
    Hotel rooms 37 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address139 Cowgate, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 mi to city centre
    • 6.7 mi to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.8/10p.)
    2940 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
  • 8. Piries Hotel

    Building hotel Piries Hotel
    Hotel rooms 32 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressCoates Gardens 4-8, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.4 mi to city centre
    • 5.5 mi to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6.8/10p.)
    1148 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
  • 9. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

    Building hotel Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
    Hotel rooms 215 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressKirknewton, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.8 mi to city centre
    • 3.1 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.4/10p.)
    4753 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool
    • Spa
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Free placesEvery 41. person stays free of charge
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Every 41th person free
    • Large capacity (215 rooms)
  • 10. Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel

    Building hotel Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
    Hotel rooms 169 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressPrinces Street 52-53, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.2 mi to city centre
    • 0.2 mi to public transport
    • 6.6 mi to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.5/10p.)
    4666 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £13.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (169 rooms)
    • Half board
    • Bus parking
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    We'll help you get the best deals for free!

    • All non-binding and free of charge
    • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
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