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 typeHotel
    AddressBlackfriars Street 50, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.5 km to city centre
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category€€ (around €35 - €50/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (131 rooms)
    • Very affordable
    • Every 21th person free
    • Breakfast
    • Fast response
    • Half board
  • 2. High Street Hostel

    Building hotel High Street Hostel
    Hotel rooms 159 total
    Property typeHostel
    AddressBlackfriars Street 8-18, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.4 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8.6/10p.)
    6058 reviews
    ParkingDetails on request
    AmenitiesDetails 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 typeHotel
    AddressBelford Road 69, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.9 km to city centre
    • 15.3 km to public transport
    • 52.1 km to airport
    RatingAppealing   (5.8/10p.)
    5764 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category€€€€ (around €75 - €100/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 typeHostel
    AddressPalmerston Place 35, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.9 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    1300 reviews
    ParkingDetails on request
    AmenitiesDetails 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 typeHotel
    AddressAmphion Lane 2-5, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.2 km to city centre
    RatingAppealing   (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 typeHotel
    AddressGrassmarket 94-96, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 km to city centre
    • 10.5 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (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 typeHotel
    Address25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.3 km to city centre
    • 9.7 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    1.355 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (115 rooms)
  • 8. Apex City of Edinburgh

    Building hotel Apex City of Edinburgh
    Hotel rooms 119 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressGrassmarket 61, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.2 km to city centre
    • 10.5 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (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
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (119 rooms)
  • 9. Dakota Edinburgh

    Building hotel Dakota Edinburgh
    Hotel rooms 132 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressFerrymuir Lane, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.9 km to city centre
    • 4.4 km to airport
    RatingExcellent   (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
    • Large capacity (132 rooms)
    • Very affordable
  • 10. Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh City

    Building hotel Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh City
    Hotel rooms 240 total (298 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    Address1-3 Baxter's Place, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.5 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    864 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category€€ (around €35 - €50/night)
    Benefits
    • Every 21th person free
    • Very affordable
    • 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
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