Edinburgh Festival Accommodation: Here are 10 places you can stay for a weekend at the world’s biggest arts festival for under £500
Hotels in the capital are notoriously expensive in August, when the city’s population is said to double thanks to the thousands of artists, organizers and spectators who make the annual artistic pilgrimage.
Much of the available accommodation is booked months in advance, while many of the most popular hotels are already at capacity for the duration of August.
But it’s still possible to get a (relative) bargain and enjoy a cultural weekend.
These venues are all available for the first weekend of the Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe – August 5-7 – and start at just £301 for two adults staying two nights.
Previous guests have praised the modern, clean rooms offered at the Edinburgh Ensuite Rooms & Studios. It is conveniently located in Edinburgh’s Broughton area, less than 20 minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile. A room for the weekend will set you back £301.
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Located just off Leith Walk, 16 Pilrig Guest House is highly rated for its value for money and also offers a shared lounge for guests. It’s a short walk from the Playhouse theatre, with a two-night weekend stay priced at £364. Breakfast is an additional £10 per person.
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The cheapest available chain hotel in Edinburgh is the ibis Budget Hotel Edinburgh Park. Located next to the Gyle shopping center in Gogar, it’s a bit far from the town center but it benefits from being right next to a tram stop which means it’s a simple journey to do. A weekend for two costs £380.
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Just five minutes from Murrayfield Stadium – where the opening event of the Edinburgh International Festival takes place – Murrayfield Park Guest House offers free parking in a pleasant area less than two miles from the city centre. A weekend will cost you £400.
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