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Our top choices for Edinburgh City Centre 2-star hotels

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

1. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,309 reviews)
"Fantastic location, friendly staff, and comfortable accommodations."
United States
Joshua
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
A spiral staircase with a copper handrail and black steps, leading to a lower level with a checkered floor.

2. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (234 reviews)
"Location was perfect for the attractions on the Royal Mile. Also bus stop for airport."
United States
Alan
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a reception desk.

3. a&o Hostel Edinburgh City

a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect for the youth. Great socialising, good facilities. Thursdays karaoke night was fun. Amenities are nice- pool table, board games, Pac-Man, morning continental breakfast (paid extra). Open 24x7"
United Kingdom
Mansi
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
A historic building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent corner turret.

4. Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.2 out of 10, Good, (170 reviews)
"Near the city center"
United States
Agnes
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate
A building with a sign that reads "BURGERS DRINKS".

5. St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"The place to use as your base whilst in this beautiful City. Close to everything, The Old Town,Royal Mile ,Castle,then across Waverley Bridge to Princes Street .Absolute must if your on a budget,and are planning to be our every day. 4 bed dorm,clean ,shower,toilet facilities. When you check out ,storage for your luggage if like me your train is leaving in the afternoon. 2nd time using here...will always use here. Christmas next I think."
United Kingdom
Steve
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round mirror, a built-in air conditioning unit, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

6. Point A Hotel Edinburgh, St Andrew Square

Point A Hotel Edinburgh, St Andrew Square
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Estaba bien y la hubicacion ideal para todo."
Spain
Juan Soriano
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Point A Hotel Edinburgh, St Andrew Square
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bust sculpture.

7. Eleven Royal Terrace

Eleven Royal Terrace
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
Eleven Royal Terrace
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden panel walls, a radiator, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

St Christopher's Edinburgh Original
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (16 reviews)
"The location of this place is everything. I stayed four nights on a bunked bed for three people. (A new experience for me) I could refill my bottle of water all the time at the lobby. Good music. Train station right there. Five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐location. Airport bus (24 hrs l guess) not even two minutes away by walking."
United States
Marisol
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
St Christopher's Edinburgh Original
A meal on a wooden table with a newspaper underneath, set outdoors with wooden chairs and red umbrellas.

9. Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (228 reviews)
"Really fun place to stay! Comfortable beds, great food and drink. So close to all the things you want and the royal mile"
Canada
Julia
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
A restaurant with wooden tables and blue chairs, a blue booth seating area, and a brick wall with a mural.

10. Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (286 reviews)
"Great location ! "
United States
Paula
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
A row of traditional stone buildings with multiple windows and a flag.

11. Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street

Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (101 reviews)
"Staff was neither friendly nor particularly helpful. Street noise was quite loud in room. Location of hotel was excellent."
United States
Geoffrey
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in dishwasher, and a window providing natural light.

12. Princes Street Hostel

Princes Street Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
Princes Street Hostel
A modern interior with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and large windows offering a view of historic buildings.

13. Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Hotel

Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Hotel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Hotel
A bar area with two stools, a tiled backsplash, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

14. Travelodge Edinburgh Central

Travelodge Edinburgh Central
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (48 reviews)
"Fantastic stay here! Stayed two nights, staff were excellent, breakfast was fantastic, location is perfect! Short walk from train station- loved Edinburgh! "
Canada
Laura
Travelodge Edinburgh Central
A building with a sign reading "CODE Boutique Hotel" and "Private Pod Beds."

15. CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh

CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (410 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay in the middle of the city. Easy walking distance to the castle, shops and other sights "
United States
Marietta
CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh
A meal setup with a sandwich, fries, and a drink on a wooden table under a red umbrella, with a cityscape in the background.

16. Kick Ass Greyfriars

Kick Ass Greyfriars
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
Kick Ass Greyfriars
A narrow street with stone buildings, a sign for 'North Lane Apartments,' and a no parking sign.

17. Amazing Castle View Apartment

Amazing Castle View Apartment
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
The price is £215
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Amazing Castle View Apartment
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a television, a kitchen area, and framed botanical prints on the walls.

18. Inviting Flat near City Centre

Inviting Flat near City Centre
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect and great views of the city--close to Old Town, New Town, and airport tram. Clean and well-equipped. Be aware that it is up 4 flights of stairs with no lift, which was fine for us, but would have been hard with large suitcases. Laundry did not really work, and no detergent provided (instructions might have helped), and bed in 2nd bedroom would have been tight for 2 people, but luckly, there was an extra twin mattress under the bed that our son used, and...
United States
Deirdre
The price is £398
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Inviting Flat near City Centre
A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a rolled towel. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a painting of a cityscape on the wall.

19. Sofia Rooms

Sofia Rooms
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Room was cleaned every day, helpful staff, no problems at all during stay."
United Kingdom
Erlc
Sofia Rooms
A modern office space with a wooden table, black chairs, and pendant lighting.

20. Student Only Panmure Court

Student Only Panmure Court
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
Student Only Panmure Court
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Top Edinburgh City Centre Hotel Reviews

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"I would definitely stay here again. The staff was really kind and helpful. The amenities were great and the location was perfect!"
Rodney 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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What is the difference between a 2-star Edinburgh City Centre hotel and a 3-star hotel?
With all the home comforts travelers need, 2-star Edinburgh City Centre hotels make a great base for exploring. These hotels are designed for convenience, and usually have comfy rooms, daily housekeeping services, and a 24-hour front desk. Some also have their own restaurant. For travelers who want to take things up a gear, 3-star Edinburgh City Centre hotels might tick all the boxes. These mid-range hotels often have spacious rooms and extra amenities for a relaxing stay, such as a pool, gym, restaurant or bar.

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