Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of Edinburgh. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 15 free and cheap things to do: National Museum of Scotland · Scottish National Gallery · Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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A look inside
Named in the Edinburgh budget guide
Cover Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Free & cheap picks covered
- National Museum of Scotland
- Scottish National Gallery
- Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park
- Calton Hill
- St Giles' Cathedral
- Scottish Parliament Building
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Museum of Childhood and Museum of Edinburgh
- +7 more
Money-saving topics
- SYHA Edinburgh Central
- Castle Rock Hostel
- Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile
- Brodies Hostels
Day by day
Your days in Edinburgh
- Day 1Old Town basics
- Day 2Royal Edinburgh and hills
- Day 3New Town and gardens
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All Edinburgh guides
Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 43 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 19 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 24 family attractions · 3 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 8 local dishes · 17 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide Viewing | Spending less | 15 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Budget Travel in Edinburgh
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Top Money-Saving Tips · Transportation Savings · Budget Accommodation · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
3 Days in Edinburgh for About £100 a Day
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
The Royal Mile: Castle to Palace · Old Town Eating Route · Galleries of the New Town
Digital Nomad Budget Guide
Co-Working Spaces · Best Cafés for Working · SIM Cards & Data
What to Skip in Edinburgh
Managing Your Money
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