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Other travelers loved these 3-star hotels in Edinburgh

Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Brig O'Doon Guest House
2.24 km from city center
‎AED 890
Per night
Ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
0.24 km from city center
‎AED 1,305
Per night
Royal Scots Club
0.51 km from city center
‎AED 1,628
Per night
Brig O'Doon Guest House
2.24 km from city center
‎AED 890
Per night
Ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
0.24 km from city center
‎AED 1,305
Per night
Royal Scots Club
0.51 km from city center
‎AED 1,628
Per night
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3-star hotels in Edinburgh: FAQs

In Edinburgh, the expected average temperature in June is 12°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 17°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is May.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Edinburgh with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is AED 539 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for AED 1,198 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is AED 1,327 per night, and the average price on weekends is AED 1,365. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh could be Thursday.

The nearest airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 10.6km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Dundee Airport, which is 56.8km from the city center.
Glasgow International Airport, which is 77.9km from the city center.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh, and the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday.

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around AED 1,011 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is AED 236 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around AED 1,434 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is AED 559 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Edinburgh is currently around AED 2,465 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is AED 1,112 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Edinburgh is November, with an average price of AED 1,197 per night. The most expensive month is September, when the average room rate can be up to AED 3,737 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in June is AED 1,906 per night, which is around 5% lower than the rest of the year.
If you’re planning a trip with the whole family, the best-rated hotels for you near Edinburgh are The Balmoral Hotel, Braid Apartments by Mansley and Brig O'Doon Guest House.

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