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Homestays in Edinburgh

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The best homestays in Edinburgh

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Save money on homestays in Edinburgh and nearby – budget options available

  • Haymarket Station Rooms

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews

    Haymarket Station Rooms is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and a 15-minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium.

    From US$144.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

    Offering city views, Edinburgh Travel Guest House is an accommodation situated in Edinburgh, 1.8 km from University of Edinburgh and 2.2 km from Royal Mile.

    From US$107.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

    Gala Rooms Homestay - Free Parking is situated in Edinburgh, 6.1 km from Royal Mile, 6.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, as well as 6.5 km from National Museum of Scotland.

  • Edinburgh full house

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews

    Situated in Edinburgh and only 2.7 km from Cramond Beach, Edinburgh full house features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$108.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Situated in Edinburgh, 400 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.2 km from Edinburgh Castle, Cosy Room in Heart of Edinburgh provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    Located 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.4 km from The Real Mary King's Close, Central Room In Historic Tenement Shared Apartment Near Old Town provides...

  • No. 53 Frederick Street

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviews

    In Edinburgh’s central New Town just a minute’s walk from bustling Princes Street, this Georgian townhouse offers Wi-Fi. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is just 15 minutes’ walk away.

  • Queen Charlotte Guesthouse

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 858 reviews

    Well situated in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, Queen Charlotte Guesthouse is set 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 600 metres from Edinburgh Castle and 1.2 km from...

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Edinburgh and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews

    Right in the centre of Edinburgh, The Residence - NO 8 features rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

    Offering city views, No15 Castle View is set in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, 700 metres from Edinburgh Castle and 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland.

  • Located in the centre of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, Central penthouse with nice view provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

    From US$712.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Set within less than 1 km of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and a 16-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle, Armadillo Guest House in Edinburgh offers a garden and rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$132.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6,188 reviews

    This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses.

    From US$132.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews

    Set in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland, Frederick Douglass - Rooms In The City features free WiFi.

    From US$186.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 676 reviews

    The Menzies Guesthouse is just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. It offers rooms with TVs and free Wi-Fi.

    From US$267.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,154 reviews

    This stylish, family-run guest house is close to Edinburgh city centre and has easy access by bus. It has free Wi-Fi and attractive rooms with Freeview TVs and DVD players.

Enjoy breakfast in Edinburgh and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews

    In central Edinburgh, this 4-star Georgian town house offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The local bus service allows easy access to Edinburgh city centre.

  • Dorstan House

    Edinburgh
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,694 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of quiet street, Dorstan House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Edinburgh, 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,828 reviews

    In Edinburgh’s New Town, the Elder York Guest House is 500 metres from Princes Street. Situated on the second floor, it offers easy access to the city’s sights and breakfasts.

    From US$265.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews

    Set in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland, City Centre En-Suite Room features free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,009 reviews

    On a quiet, cobbled street just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street, the family-run Regent House Hotel is set in a restored Georgian building.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    The Braveheart House in Edinburgh features accommodation with free WiFi, less than 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 1.6 km from National...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews

    The CITY- Braveheart House in Edinburgh offers accommodation with free WiFi, less than 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 1.6 km from...

  • Sheens House

    Edinburgh
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Sheens House provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

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  • East Claremont Guest House

    Homestay in Edinburgh
    Avg. price/night: US$292.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,693 reviews
    We loved the homey, maximalist rooms and common areas. Great location away from the crowds but only a short walk from Princes Street. Can’t say enough about the lovely host and fab breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Theresa
    Young couple

  • Karibu Cottage near the airport

    Homestay in Edinburgh
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
    Warm reception in a cosy home filled with love. Soft bed, clean bathroom, lovely host Yvonne. We immediatly felt like home.
    Guest review by
    Marijke
    Young couple

  • East Claremont Guest House

    Homestay in Edinburgh
    Avg. price/night: US$292.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,693 reviews
    Lovely host, very nice breakfast, wonderful decorations
    Guest review by
    Jan
    Young couple

  • Whitecroft B&B

    Homestay in Edinburgh
    Avg. price/night: US$175.92
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
    Amazing place - super clean, lovely host and amazing breakfast. In a nice village too with a pub that does lovely meals within easy walking distance.
    Guest review by
    Stuart
    Solo traveller

  • Acer Lodge Guest House

    Homestay in Edinburgh
    Avg. price/night: US$320.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews
    Sense of home stay
    Guest review by
    Ayman
    Family with young children