Edinburgh City Breaks - Great Value

Your city break to Edinburgh can be great value - check out our top ten tips for enjoying an Edinburgh city break without breaking the bank.

Edinburgh Pass 
Make the most of your trip to Scotland's capital with free access to over 30 top attractions. Get spooked on a ghost tour, go wild at the zoo or get back to nature at Our Dynamic Earth. Includes free airport transfers, city bus transport and loads more exclusive offers. More info

Budget Accommodation 
Check in at Smart City Hostels, a purpose-built five-star city centre hostel offering accommodation from £13.50 per night. All rooms are en suite, and the cafe serves food and drinks all day. Located right in the heart of Edinburgh's old town, only a few minutes from the castle. More info

2 for 1 drinks - Friday at Candy Bar 
Feel instantly at home in this little haven. Fill up on one of their famous burgers, or order up a Cosmo. With 2 for 1 drinks on a Friday, head here and get your weekend in Edinburgh off to a flying start. More info

Edinburgh Tour 
Jump aboard the open-topped bus, sit back, relax and see everything Edinburgh has to offer on this multi-language tour. The tickets last for 24 hours so you can hop on and off as often as you like. Departs frequently from bus stops throughout the city centre. More info

Historic Scotland Explorer Pass 
Discover over 5000 years of history at over 300 sites across Scotland. Many of them are in and around the Edinburgh area, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Abbey and Linlithgow Palace. Explorer passes give you free entry to any of the sites for either 3, 7 or 10 days. More info

Climb Calton Hill 
Get out in the fresh air and climb the grassy slopes of Calton Hill. Take a look at the Anthenian acropolis and enjoy jaw-dropping views across the city.

Make tracks for Edinburgh 
Scotland's capital has excellent rail links to all major towns and cities, so take advantage of some great value deals and pay us a visit. More info

Have fun for free 
Loads of the city's attractions, museums and galleries are completely free, including the City Art Centre, Museum of Edinburgh, The Writer's Museum and Brass Rubbing Centre. So what are you waiting for? More info

National Trust Discovery Ticket 
With 1 world heritage site, 4 battle sites, 35 gardens, 50,000 artifacts, as well as 26 castles, palaces and country houses to discover, you can make the most of these discounted 3, 7 or 14-day passes. More info

Catch the bus 
Lothian Buses have excellent routes through the capital and beyond, linking up all the main attractions. The best bit? An all-day ticket costs just £2.50. Jump aboard! More info