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


Organizing a school trip to Edinburgh requires special attention, especially in selecting hotels. School groups need specific accommodations that are safe, affordable, and suitable for children. We have reviewed 49 hotels in Edinburgh and present to you the 10 best hotel offers that are perfectly suited for school 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 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)
    • Every 21th person free
    • Very affordable
    • Fast response
    • Breakfast
    • 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
    • Bus parking
    • Breakfast
    • Every 21th person free
    • Large capacity (223 rooms)
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  • 4. 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)
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

    Building hotel Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
    Hotel rooms 103 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.6 km to city centre
    • 9.6 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    306 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - €15.00
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Large capacity (103 rooms)
  • 7. Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park

    Building hotel Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park
    Hotel rooms 161 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressLochside View 6, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 8.4 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    1.862 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Wifi Lobby
    • Parking (Free)
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    Price category€€ (around €35 - €50/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Large capacity (161 rooms)
  • 8. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

    Building hotel Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
    Hotel rooms 215 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressKirknewton, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.6 km to city centre
    • 5.0 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.4/10p.)
    4753 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool
    • Spa
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Free placesEvery 41. person stays free of charge
    Price category€€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (215 rooms)
    • Every 41th person free
    • Bus parking
  • 9. Braid Hills Hotel

    Building hotel Braid Hills Hotel
    Hotel rooms 71 total (71 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressBraid Road 134, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.3 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (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 placesEvery 22. person stays free of charge
    Price category€€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (71 rooms)
    • Every 22th person free
  • 10. Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel

    Building hotel Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
    Hotel rooms 169 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressPrinces Street 52-53, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.4 km to city centre
    • 0.3 km to public transport
    • 10.6 km to airport
    RatingVery 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 €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Half board
    • Large capacity (169 rooms)
    • Breakfast
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    • All non-binding and free of charge
    • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
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