Edinburgh - ideal accommodation for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


Finding the right accommodation for an educational trip in Edinburgh can be challenging. It's important to find a place that is suitable for both school classes and student groups, safe, and educational. After a thorough review of 49 accommodations in Edinburgh, we present to you the 10 best options that offer ideal conditions for educational trips.

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
      • Every 21th person free
      • Fast response
      • Very affordable
      • Half board
      • Breakfast
      • 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
      • 0.4 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
      • Large capacity (223 rooms)
      • Bus parking
      • Every 21th person free
      • Breakfast
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      • All non-binding and free of charge
      • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
      • Personal support (phone, email)
    • 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
      • Large capacity (325 rooms)
      • Very affordable
    • 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. Destiny Student Shrubhill

      Building hotel Destiny Student Shrubhill
      Hotel rooms 238 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address 8 Middlefield, Edinburgh - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.2 km to city centre
      Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
      314 reviews
      Parking
      Bus parking: 
      No
      Amenities
        Price category € (up to €35/night)
        Benefits
        • Very affordable
        • Large capacity (238 rooms)
      • 8. Stay Central Hotel

        Building hotel Stay Central Hotel
        Hotel rooms 37 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 0.1 km to city centre
        • 10.8 km to airport
        Rating Very good   (7.8/10p.)
        2940 reviews
        Parking
        Car parking: 
        Yes - free
        Bus parking: 
        No
        Amenities
        • 24h Reception
        • Parking
        Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
        Benefits
        • Breakfast
      • 9. Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park

        Building hotel Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park
        Hotel rooms 161 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address Lochside View 6, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 8.4 km to city centre
        Rating Great   (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
        • Large capacity (161 rooms)
        • Very affordable
      • 10. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

        Building hotel Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
        Hotel rooms 215 total
        Property type Hotel
        Address Kirknewton, Edinburgh - Google Maps
        Location
        • 4.6 km to city centre
        • 5.0 km 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 €100/night)
        Benefits
        • Bus parking
        • Every 41th person free
        • Large capacity (215 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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