Edinburgh - affordable student hotels for educational trips
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Finding affordable student hotels in Edinburgh can be a significant challenge for organizers of school trips and educational tours. It's important to find accommodations that are safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly. We have reviewed 50 hotels in Edinburgh and selected the top 10 affordable student hotels that provide excellent conditions for school classes and student groups.

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
    • 0.3 mi to city centre
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Parking (Free)
    Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category £ (up to £35/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
    • 0.2 mi to city centre
    Rating Great   (8.6/10p.)
    6058 reviews
    Parking Details on request
    Amenities Details on request
    Price category £££ (around £50 - £75/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
    • 1.2 mi to city centre
    • 9.5 mi to public transport
    • 32.4 mi to airport
    Rating Appealing   (5.8/10p.)
    5764 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Airport Shuttle
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category ££ (around £35 - £50/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
    • 1.2 mi to city centre
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    1300 reviews
    Parking Details on request
    Amenities Details on request
    Price category £ (up to £35/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
    • 0.7 mi to city centre
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    341 reviews
    Parking Details on request
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £35/night)
  • 6. Novotel Edinburgh Park

    Building hotel Novotel Edinburgh Park
    Hotel rooms 170 total (300 beds)
    Property type Hotel
    Address Lochside Avenue 15, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.1 mi to city centre
    • 2.5 mi to airport
    Rating Great   (8.4/10p.)
    5254 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £10.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category ££££ (around £75 - £100/night)
  • 7. Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

    Building hotel Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
    Hotel rooms 103 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.0 mi to city centre
    • 6.0 mi to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    306 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £15.00
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £35/night)
  • 8. Destiny Student Shrubhill

    Building hotel Destiny Student Shrubhill
    Hotel rooms 238 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 8 Middlefield, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.8 mi to city centre
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    314 reviews
    Parking
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category £ (up to £35/night)
  • 9. Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh City

    Building hotel Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh City
    Hotel rooms 240 total (298 beds)
    Property type Hotel
    Address 1-3 Baxter's Place, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.3 mi to city centre
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    864 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category ££ (around £35 - £50/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
    • 2.7 mi 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
    • Gym (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Free places Every 22. person stays free of charge
    Price category £££ (around £50 - £75/night)
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