Edinburgh - ideal accommodations for school trips
Portrait of Monika Ebner, Head of Operations & Client Service
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


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
    • 0.3 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
      • Fast response
      • Breakfast
      • Every 21th person free
      • 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
      • Every 21th person free
      • Bus parking
      • Large capacity (223 rooms)
      • Breakfast
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      • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
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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. Grassmarket Hotel

      Building hotel Grassmarket Hotel
      Hotel rooms 42 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Grassmarket 94-96, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.1 mi to city centre
      • 6.5 mi 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 £85/night)
      Benefits
      • Breakfast
    • 7. Cityroomz Edinburgh

      Building hotel Cityroomz Edinburgh
      Hotel rooms 115 total (230 beds)
      Property type Hotel
      Address 25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.8 mi to city centre
      • 6.0 mi to airport
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      1.355 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      Price category £ (up to £30/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (115 rooms)
      • Breakfast
    • 8. 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
    • 9. 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
      • Every 41th person free
      • Large capacity (215 rooms)
      • Bus parking
    • 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
      • Parking
      • Wifi Lobby (Free)
      Free places Every 22. person stays free of charge
      Price category £££££ (from £85/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (71 rooms)
      • Every 22th person free
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    • Surprise your group with the best hotel!

      We'll help you get the best deals for free!

      • All non-binding and free of charge
      • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
      • Personal support (phone, email)

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