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


Are you planning a class trip to Edinburgh? Avoid costly package deals and create a unique trip for your students instead! Separate the booking of the hotel and from the transportation. At tripmakery, we offer you a choice of 49 accommodations in Edinburgh. Below we present the 10 most popular hotels for 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
    • Breakfast
    • Every 21th person free
    • Half board
    • Packed lunch
    • Fast response
    • Very affordable
  • 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)
    • Bus parking
    • Every 21th person free
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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. 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
    • Large capacity (103 rooms)
    • Very affordable
  • 6. YOTEL Edinburgh

    Building hotel YOTEL Edinburgh
    Hotel rooms 276 total (600 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    Address68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.1 km to city centre
    • 9.9 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    425 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    • Gym
    • Business Center
    • Wifi Lobby
    Group rooms
    • Available
    • Max. 100 people
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (276 rooms)
    • Group rooms
    • Very affordable
  • 7. Novotel Edinburgh Park

    Building hotel Novotel Edinburgh Park
    Hotel rooms 170 total (300 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressLochside Avenue 15, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 8.2 km to city centre
    • 4.1 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.4/10p.)
    5254 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - €10.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym
    • Parking
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Price category€€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Every 21th person free
    • Bus parking
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (170 rooms)
    • Half board
  • 8. Stay Central Hotel

    Building hotel Stay Central Hotel
    Hotel rooms 37 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address139 Cowgate, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 km to city centre
    • 10.8 km to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.8/10p.)
    2940 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category€€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Packed lunch
    • Breakfast
  • 9. Residence Inn Edinburgh

    Building hotel Residence Inn Edinburgh
    Hotel rooms 107 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressSimpson Loan 36, Edinburgh - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.1 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8.7/10p.)
    2651 reviews
    Parking
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym
    • Parking
    • Spa
    Price category€€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (107 rooms)
  • 10. 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
    • Packed lunch
    • Large capacity (161 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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