Cheap Hotels in Edinburgh

"The staff is very nice, polite and helpful. The room was clean, beds were super comfortable. The street was quite noisy at night, but we still had a very good sleep. The kitchen was right next to our room and it felt like sauna there, however it had everything needed for cooking. Luggage storage is available at £5 per bag (can be paid by card). No deposit needed on checkin. If we ever visit Edinburgh in summer again, we will definitely stay at Destiny campus."

"We booked a twin-private room. The room was small, so we had to put the luggage under the bed. If you want your room to be cleaned, then you have to book the room cleaning by scanning a QR code, 1 day before. We did it, but then no one cleaned our room. We told the reception, and they said they didn't receive our request. Hence, we had to re-book for the following day, and we told the reception as well. Only then, our room got cleaning. They cleaning was the basic one, emptied the trash bin, and refilled the toilet tissue. They wouldn't make up your bed. The hostel is strategically located, but to shorten the length, you have to take the stairs step (around 300m only). If you are with heavy luggage, then it will be around 700m from the train station (wheel-chair access street)"

"Good clean room, with a 20-30 min walk into town. Check in / check out process could be tweaked to be more efficient but great stay overall"

"The location is perfect! It's just a few minutes' walk from the Waverley Station Princes Street exit, right next to a shopping mall, and surrounded by plenty of restaurants – super convenient. The room size is typical for the UK, not huge, but you can open two medium-sized suitcases. The bathroom is quite spacious, and the shower has good water pressure. However, whether it's due to hard water or something else, it takes ages to rinse off soap, and there was a persistent body odor smell in the bathroom that just wouldn't go away, which was really annoying. The room comes with a microwave and an induction cooktop, and you can even see Calton Hill from the window. The mattress is on the softer side, so those with back issues should probably reconsider. The bedding felt a bit old and the cleanliness was just average. I brought my own, but it still felt a bit off-putting. There's a coffee machine at the front desk, and free croissants before 10 AM. The coffee beans aren't great, so it's more for when you're too lazy to go out, but there are tons of coffee shops and breakfast spots right downstairs, which is really handy. The front desk also sells snacks, drinks, and emergency toiletries. My last hotel was further from the station, so the close proximity and easy-to-find location of this one are big pluses. Overall, I'd give it a 7 or 8 out of 10 for value for money. You might be more satisfied if you lower your expectations a bit."

"We went for my 25th birthday and the hotel really did make the trip. Special shout out to Lacey who checked us in. She upgraded us to the most lovely room for my birthday which had the most unbelievable views and such a nice room. We loved watching the sun rise from Arthur’s seat out of our window🌅 Really easy check in process and her lovely service made it even better! The staff in the hotel are lovely, super clean hotel and in a perfect location ( a very short walk to the royal mile and Arthur’s seat). We can’t wait to return to this hotel on our next trip to Edinburgh☺️"

"Kick Ass Greyfriars is absolutely spotless one of the cleanest hostels I’ve stayed in! I felt completely safe throughout my stay. The bathrooms were well-kept and fresh, and the reception desk staff were so nice and welcoming. Would definitely recommend! Solo or with friends & family book without doubt. ."

"The hotel isn't far from Edinburgh Castle, about 5 bus stops away or an 8-pound Uber ride. The environment is really good. It seems to be a hotel associated with an exchange center at the University of Edinburgh, consisting of several three or four-story buildings. My room was in an older building next door, which had premium rooms. The room size was moderate, very clean and tidy, and the shower was comparable to a star-rated hotel in China. Facilities were complete, including a coffee machine. What's particularly worth recommending is the breakfast; it's à la carte! You can choose from classic Scottish breakfast haggis sets, vegetarian haggis sets, and more. It's genuinely excellent; I almost wanted to extend my stay for a couple more days just to try everything, haha."

"It was 850meter walk upon arrival at Edinburgh Waverley train station. Through slopes, stairs and uneven roads. Heavy luhgage is strongly not recommended. Fast check in and check out. Great amenities with clean kitchen full with amenities. Toilet a bit small and could be dirty at times. No lifts so have to carry luggage all the way up to 3rs floor. Beds are comfy and clean. As it's bunk bed, so it could be quite disturbing when the other is moving inconsiderably vigorously."

"Great location and super friendly staff. The breakfast was very basic, though I guess that’s expected for this type of hotel. On the downside, the AC was terrible—it had a mind of its own and it was impossible to get it to blow warm air."

"It's a 15-minute walk from the nearest Liverpool Street Station. While it's a bit of a stroll, the location isn't bad considering Liverpool Street is so close by. The room was quite spacious, with plenty of room for two, but most of the outlets weren't working, which made charging electronics a hassle. Also, there was a bit of dust, and I couldn't stop sneezing."