Edinburgh - the destination for groups
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If you are planning a trip to Edinburgh with your group and are looking for accommodation near the center, the choice of the hotel is crucial. However, it turns out that it's not always easy to find group accommodations that not only offer comfortable lodging but are also in close proximity to the city center. After thorough examination of 50 hotels in Edinburgh, we present to you the top 10 group hotels that are ideal for your trip. These not only offer a pleasant stay but also the convenience of being close to the main attractions and activities in the city center.

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
    • Conference Rooms
    • Parking (Free)
    Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/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 €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
    • 1.9 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
    • Conference Rooms
    • Airport Shuttle
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category €€€ (around €50 - €75/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 €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
    • 1.2 km 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. 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
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
  • 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
    • 1.3 km to city centre
    • 9.7 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    1.355 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
  • 8. YOTEL Edinburgh

    Building hotel YOTEL Edinburgh
    Hotel rooms 276 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.1 km to city centre
    • 9.9 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    425 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    • Gym
    • Spa
    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
    • 0.5 km 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. 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
    • 0.4 km to city centre
    • 0.3 km to public transport
    • 10.6 km 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
    • Gym (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Spa (Free)
    Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
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