Cheap 5-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 4 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 Holyrood Park. A stop at this spectacular archaeological site and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Holyrood Park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,119 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 3 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible HMY Britannia. This attraction is a spectacular royal yacht and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,023 visitors.

The outstanding Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,765 visitors, this popular botanical garden and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Edinburgh city break experience, visit the fascinating Holyrood Palace, a well-loved official residence in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,746 visitors.

The incredible Edinburgh Castle 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 castle and top destination among visitors in Edinburgh has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 90,949 reviews.

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!

On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Edinburgh, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 2 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating National Museum of Scotland. About 45,476 visitors have rated this national museum and attraction an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

The popular St Giles' Cathedral is another place where locals and travelers in Edinburgh like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning cathedral, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,293 visitors.

The spectacular The Real Mary King's Close is an amazing top-tier point of interest and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Edinburgh. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,638 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Edinburgh every year to see it.

As the day moves along, make time for the magnificent The Edinburgh Dungeon. Around 5,688 visitors have rated this best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest an average of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating.

You can continue sightseeing at the fantastic Royal Mile, a famous must-see tourist destination in Edinburgh. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 14,405 reviews, and is an excellent location to create lasting memories in Edinburgh.

To make your affordable city break in Edinburgh more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Edinburgh. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like The Witchery by the Castle. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Edinburgh. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in approximately 2,766 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Howies Restaurant and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,817 customers, dining at Howies Restaurant is something you can look forward to doing in Edinburgh.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Howies Restaurant. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,828 customers.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Edinburgh, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Cafe Royal. Around 2,216 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at The Bow Bar, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. The Bow Bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,813 customers.

Another top-rated alternative is Tigerlily. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,369 reviews and is known for offering a variety of snacks and drinks at affordable prices.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Edinburgh!

Day 4 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 Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre. This attraction is a spectacular museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,926 visitors. With around 238,542 travelers visiting this attraction every year, the well-known Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre is a must-see.

The outstanding Camera Obscura 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 13,536 visitors, this popular visitor centre and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

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.

This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Albanach. This place has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,018 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at The Ensign Ewart. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,604 customers.

Arcade Bar Haggis & Whisky House is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Edinburgh. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,474 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 5, 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.

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!