Edinburgh - the destination for groups
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


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 49 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
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
      • Every 21th person free
      • Large capacity (131 rooms)
      • Fast response
      • Breakfast
      • Half board
    • 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)
      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
      • 1.9 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
      • Airport Shuttle
      • 24h Reception
      • Parking
      • Wifi Lobby (Free)
      Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
      Price category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
      Benefits
      • Every 21th person free
      • Bus parking
      • Large capacity (223 rooms)
      • Breakfast
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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)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
    • 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
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      Price category € (up to €35/night)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
      • 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 km to city centre
      • 10.5 km 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 €100/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
      • 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
      Price category € (up to €35/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (115 rooms)
      • Very affordable
      • Breakfast
    • 8. Apex City of Edinburgh

      Building hotel Apex City of Edinburgh
      Hotel rooms 119 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Grassmarket 61, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.2 km to city centre
      • 10.5 km to airport
      Rating Great   (8.6/10p.)
      4471 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - €12.00
      Amenities
      • Business Center
      • 24h Reception
      • Gym
      • Parking
      • Spa
      Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
      Benefits
      • Large capacity (119 rooms)
      • Breakfast
    • 9. Dakota Edinburgh

      Building hotel Dakota Edinburgh
      Hotel rooms 132 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Ferrymuir Lane, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.9 km to city centre
      • 4.4 km to airport
      Rating Excellent   (9/10p.)
      1889 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
      • Conference Rooms
      • Business Center
      • Airport Shuttle
      • 24h Reception
      • Gym
      Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
      • Large capacity (132 rooms)
    • 10. 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
        Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge
        Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
        Benefits
        • Very affordable
        • Every 21th person free
        • Large capacity (240 rooms)
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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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