Cheap 3-Day Scotland City Break in Edinburgh

Your cheap holiday experience in Scotland begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, where you'll stay for 2 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Scotland is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible Royal Mile. A stop at this spectacular top-tier point of interest and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Royal Mile has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,405 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Edinburgh is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended The Edinburgh Larder. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,804 customers.

The Kitchin is another local-favorite restaurant in Edinburgh. The Kitchin serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,577 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, Bramble Bar & Lounge is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Edinburgh. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 of 5 stars from around 743 customers.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Edinburgh, you’ll be glad to know that Edinburgh is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (Edinburgh). This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,814 customers.

Panda & Sons is another popular bar in Edinburgh. If you ask the 1,617 customers who have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars, Panda & Sons is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at The Dome. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Edinburgh. Around 6,433 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in reviews.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Edinburgh!

Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Scotland offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Edinburgh, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. This attraction is a spectacular botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,765 visitors.

The outstanding Edinburgh Castle is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 90,949 visitors, this popular castle and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Edinburgh city break experience, visit the fascinating National Museum of Scotland, a well-loved national museum in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 45,476 visitors.

The incredible Holyrood Palace is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at during your city break in this lovely part of the country. This official residence and top destination among visitors in Edinburgh has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17,746 reviews.

If you’re up for seeing something outstanding, visit the remarkable Holyrood Park. This archaeological site and popular attraction in Edinburgh has been rated by around 12,119 visitors an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Edinburgh, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Edinburgh and the culture of past or present-day Scotland.

After or in between your city break activities in Edinburgh, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Dishoom Edinburgh, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,852 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Edinburgh is Miller & Carter Edinburgh City Centre. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Miller & Carter Edinburgh City Centre has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,950 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Cafe Andaluz for a great dining experience in Edinburgh. A favorite place to eat among many, around 3,019 customers have rated the irresistible Cafe Andaluz an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Whiski Bar & Restaurant. This place has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,669 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Chaophraya Thai Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.

The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Edinburgh. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,314 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Edinburgh, Scotland!

Your city break in Edinburgh is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 3, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Scotland.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Dean Village is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This village and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,727 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Edinburgh, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience. For example, The Witchery by the Castle has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,766 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, Howies Restaurant is another restaurant worth trying out. This restaurant serves a variety of value-for-money savory dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,817 customers.

Another restaurant popular among cheap holiday goers is Howies Restaurant. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,828 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy unique flavors that will remind you of Scotland and your fun memories in Edinburgh.

You’ll then say farewell to Edinburgh and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Scotland!