There’s no doubt about it, Edinburgh gives a good first impression especially with its famous castle, church spires and craggy rocks. It’s the capital of Scotland and has two sides to it, the cobbled streets of the old city centre and the stunning new town. Housing here is extremely distinctive with beautiful, private gardens and elegant facades. With its unique shopping centres, great evening entertainment and friendly bars, this is one place you will want to visit time and time again.
Find the perfect b&b accommodation that offers a range of accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. Properties can be found all over the city, in popular areas such as the Old Town, New Town and Haymarket. Full Scottish breakfast is included in the room rate ! Book cheap B&B’s in Edinburgh near Zoo or city centre.
EH12 5QE, Edinburgh, 89 Corstorphine Road
Less than 2 miles from Edinburgh’s centre, this small guest house is 5 minutes’ walk from Murrayfield Stadium. It has free parking, and free Wi-Fi in most rooms and at reception. The Murrayfield Park Guest... read more
EH9 2AX, Edinburgh, 11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington
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. All of the charming rooms at The Ben Doran Guest... read more
EH3 9NQ, Edinburgh, 44 Gilmore Place
In Edinburgh’s city centre, Averon Guest House has spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The Averon is a Georgian townhouse, offering rooms with modern ensuite bathrooms with TVs and tea / coffee facilities.... read more
EH10 4JS, Edinburgh, 33 Leamington Terrace
The Menzies Guesthouse is just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. It offers rooms with TVs and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the non-smoking Menzies Guesthouse all include an iron, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making... read more
EH4 7NB, Edinburgh, 425 Queensferry Road
Acer Lodge is a traditional Scottish, family-run guest house situated on the A90 Queensferry Road, a 15-minute drive from the heart of Edinburgh by bus/car and Edinburgh Airport. Parking and WiFi are free. All rooms... read more
EH3 9NY, Edinburgh, Gilmore Place
Set in Edinburgh within 800 metres of EICC and 1.7 km of National Museum of Scotland, Frederick Douglass - Rooms In The City offers rooms with free WiFi. The property is located 2.3 km from... read more
EH4 3PP, Edinburgh, 152 Craigcrook Road
Situated in Edinburgh, Craig House features garden views and free WiFi, 3.4 km from Murrayfield Stadium and 3.6 km from Edinburgh Zoo. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with... read more
When visiting Edinburgh for a short stay, say over a weekend there are plenty of cheap b&b’s. For those who prefer luxury vacation rentals, check out the many fantastic bed and breakfast or friendly guest houses and other rentals. There are so many things to do and see in this gorgeous city such as the Zoo which both children and adults will enjoy.
For people interested in Scottish history, pay a visit to Milne’s Court. This open square was built in 1692 and was the first courtyard where people met many years ago. The City of the Dead Tours is also a must-do with exciting walks underground and in haunted graveyards.
The city centre is also home to the Black Watch Memorial, a monument created in 1910 to commemorate the deaths of officers and men who died in the Boer War. Of course no visit to the capital city of Scotland is complete without spending a day exploring the city’s spectacular castle. It’s one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions, an historic fortress which stands out and provides panoramic views of the city.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the National Museum of Scotland and the amazing Outlook Tower which is one of the oldest in the UK.
Bed and breakfast accommodation, as well as guest houses, make the perfect base from which to explore the fascinating city of Edinburgh. Rest assured there are many cheap b&b’s right in the heart of the city to choose from.
Whatever your budget, you can find suitable accommodation near the Zoo as well. Visitors from around the world enjoy a day out at the Zoo especially the kids who can feed the animals with the help of the zoo keepers. Make sure you have your camera ready to capture photographs of giant pandas, koalas, zebras, tigers and giraffes. After such an enjoyable day out it’s reassuring to know you can return to your comfortable and stylish city centre accommodation.
Cheap b&b’s and guest houses are usually family run. Proprietors offer guests a warm Scottish welcome, whether staying for one night, a long weekend, mid week break or a full week. City centre bed and breakfast establishments provide exceptional value for money and a hearty Scottish breakfast.
Reserving budget friendly properties online will leave you with more cash in your pocket to see the city’s major attractions. Edinburgh is the perfect destination for top quality accommodation during the whole year. A popular time of the year is December, when the city is overrun with tourists looking for Christmas gifts at one of the many shops. The annual Hogmanay is held the last days of December with a large fireworks display over Edinburgh Castle.
We offer you guest houses within walking distance of the city’s major attractions. The EICC is nearby as well. The city has an excellent and convenient public bus service which gives you quick and easy access to the other parts of the city. The regular bus and train services to Glasgow, the West and the North of Scotland are just a few minutes walk away.
B&B’s or Guest Houses near Zoo
Address Edinburgh Zoo : 134 Corstorphine Rd, EH12 6TS, Scotland United Kingdom
Main railway station ?
Waverley Railway station is the mainline rail hub of the city. The station is located close to Princes Street. Other important railway stations of the city are Haymarket Station and Edinburgh Park.
Long distance trains travel to other cities in Scotland such as Dundee, Aberdeen (for AECC) and Inverness. Trains are coming from London Kings Cross Train Station, from central Brimingham from New Street Railway Station. City Centre of Manchester, Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire and Coventry in the West Midlands region.
Where is Edinburgh ?
This Scottish city is located in the Lowlands region of Scotland. The city is located inland from a large estuary on the east coast, known as the Firth of Forth.
Distance to
This popular tourist destination can easily be reached by plane. Visitors arrive at Edinburgh International Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which can be found east of the city centre. To the airport you can fly domestic or international from destinations all over Europe, North America and the Middle East.
