Edinburgh - affordable student hotels for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


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 49 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
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category ££ (around £30 - £45/night)
      Benefits
      • Every 21th person free
      • Fast response
      • Breakfast
      • Half board
      • Large capacity (131 rooms)
    • 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 £45 - £65/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (159 rooms)
    • 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
      • Airport Shuttle
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      • Wifi Lobby (Free)
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category ££££ (around £65 - £85/night)
      Benefits
      • Breakfast
      • Large capacity (223 rooms)
      • Every 21th person free
      • Bus parking
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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 £30/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
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      Price category £ (up to £30/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (325 rooms)
    • 6. Stay Central Hotel

      Building hotel Stay Central Hotel
      Hotel rooms 37 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.1 mi to city centre
      • 6.7 mi to airport
      Rating Very 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
    • 7. Piries Hotel

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

      Building hotel Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
      Hotel rooms 215 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Kirknewton, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 2.8 mi to city centre
      • 3.1 mi to airport
      Rating Great   (8.4/10p.)
      4753 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      Yes - free
      Amenities
      • Pool
      • Spa
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking (Free)
      • Conference Rooms
      Free places Every 41. person stays free of charge
      Price category £££££ (from £85/night)
      Benefits
      • Bus parking
      • Large capacity (215 rooms)
      • Every 41th person free
    • 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
        Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
        Price category ££ (around £30 - £45/night)
        Benefits
        • Large capacity (240 rooms)
        • Every 21th person free
      • 10. Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel

        Building hotel Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
        Hotel rooms 169 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address Princes Street 52-53, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 0.2 mi to city centre
        • 0.2 mi to public transport
        • 6.6 mi to airport
        Rating Very 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
        • Half board
        • Bus parking
        • Breakfast
        • Large capacity (169 rooms)
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        We'll help you get the best deals for free!

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        • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
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