 party, Scotland's capital is a go-to destination at any time of year. With such superb reasons to visit — and often overwhelming tourist traffic to contend with — the idea of finding a cheap hotel in Edinburgh might sound absurd. But there are bargains and top boutique bolt holes if you know where to look. And even if you've stayed in Edinburgh before, the city's fiercely competitive hotel landscape changes at such a fast pace that there's always a new one on the map. Main photo: Malmaison Edinburgh City (Booking.com) *This article contains affiliate links. All products and brands mentioned in this article are selected by our writers and editors based on first-hand experience or customer feedback. We feature properties from a specially selected list of trusted operators who are of a standard that we believe our readers expect. This article contains links which are ads and if you click on a link and buy a product we will earn revenue. These links are signposted with an asterisk. The revenue generated will help us to support the content of this website and to continue to invest in our award-winning journalism. Show more Show less Apex Waterloo Place (Booking.com) 1. Apex Waterloo Place, Calton Hill Best for viewsCalton Hill, Edinburgh's memorial-topped viewpoint, rightly steals the limelight for its kaleidoscopic panorama — and you'll get the idea if you choose this often overlooked cheapie located right at its foot. Behind the Georgian facade, the hotel has all the facilities you need (a splendid swimming pool, spa, gym, restaurant and bar), but for the good stuff you simply need to drop your bags and within minutes you have the best Edinburgh fare at your fingertips. Spa YPool YPrice ££ The Raeburn (Expedia) 2. The Raeburn, Stockbridge Best for a beer gardenHidden from the eyes of most visi){kind=link}
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Mike MacEacheran
Destination Expert
Wednesday November 2 2022, 18:01pm
As famous for its castles, dormant volcano and skyline of wonky spires as it is for hosting the world’s largest arts festival and Britain’s most raucous Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) party, Scotland’s capital is a go-to destination at any time of year. With such superb reasons to visit – and often overwhelming tourist traffic to contend with – the idea of finding a cheap hotel in Edinburgh might sound absurd. But there are bargains and top boutique bolt holes if you know where to look. And even if you’ve stayed in Edinburgh before, the city’s fiercely competitive hotel landscape changes at such a fast pace that there’s always a new one on the map.