After London, Edinburgh is the most popular UK to visit.
While the city is compact, accommodation is relatively expensive due to popularity.
There is plenty of hotels in Edinburgh to chose from but how do you get affordable hotels.
Well, here is some tips that may help ranging from common sense to some insights: 1.
Choose a Good Time to Visit: Although it is tempting to visit Edinburgh during its festival in August, accommodation is sparse and expensive then.
The city is teeming, restaurants full and simply it is too busy.
If you are flexible travel in the off-season, in the winter or spring.
But if these options are not practical for you, give yourself some time in advance to avail of the best prices.
Although travel is generally down there are few bargains in Edinburgh at a weekend.
So waiting for great offers is futile.
2.
Stay on a Sunday! Saturday is the busiest day and are priced accordingly.
It can be 50% cheaper or more to stay a Sunday or Monday.
3.
Opt to Stay in city centre Edinburgh Hotel: Although it is tempting to stay outside the city to save money, in truth if it is a short stay you are wasting valuable time getting there back and forth.
Also are you really going to hike it back in the evening? Add in your bus and taxi fares and it all mounts up.
In the city centre there are some 60-80 hotels that are central.
The best locations are in and around the Royal Mile or Grass Market or over on the shopping street of Princes Street.
It puts you in a good position to visit the major day attractions, the walking tours, theatre and nightlife.
4.
Look at the number in your group: Naturally if you are travelling on your own in most cases you shoulder the whole room cost - it is more expensive than sharing a twin or double.
(Something to bear in mind).
At the other end of the scale if you are a family of 3 or more it is going to be tricky.
Quad rooms are far and few between but a serviced apartment might be more appropriate and there some of these on general hotel websites.
If it is a large group seeking hotel accommodation, plan well in advance.
For best prices and those on a really tight budget you may need to consider a hotel further out.
Above all prepare well in advance.
5.
Stay over 3 or 4 days and get a discount: The price of hotel accommodation per day usually comes down the longer you stay.
6.
Opt for the B&B rate: Many people look at the headline price of a hotel room and think they will save money on the breakfast somewhere else.
It never saves money unless you really do not eat breakfast.
Generally hotel breakfasts in Edinburgh encompass a Scottish breakfast which includes a hearty cooked breakfast which will keep you going until late afternoon.
It is usually priced at a discount and cheaper than the comparative offering in a local cafe.
7.
Blag an Upgrade: It is always worth asking for a room with a view or an upgrade even on a hotel booking website on their comments box.
Hotels often have to upgrade people as they have so many room types.
If you ask you stand a better chance than the person who does not and it improves your experience at the hotel.
The reverse is true each hotel has is smallest, least desirable room if you state you are seeking an above average room you may avoid the smallest, least favoured room.
8.
Use a General Hotel Website: Its worthwhile using a worthwhile a general hotel web site which has large stock because they generally get discounted rates and have a huge range to look at.
If they have a map its even better.
But look for a site that does not charge extra charges such as 'credit card charges', 'administration charges' and 'sales tax' and one that will take a deposit to minimise your initial outlay.