Hotels in the capital are notoriously expensive in August, when the population of the city reputedly doubles thanks to the thousands of performers, organisers and audience members who make the annual artistic pilgrimage.
Much of the available accomodation is booked up months in advance, while many of the more popular hotels are already at capacity for the duration of August.
But it’s still possible to bag a (relative) bargain and enjoy a weekend of culture.
These places all have availability for the first weekend of the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – August 5-7 – and start at just £301 for two adults staying two nights.
They are available at www.booking.com.
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5. Ellwyn House
For those who would like to combine a festival stay with a beach holiday, Ellwyn House is a great choice - being a short walk from beautiful Portobello Beach. There's plenty of public transport to take you to the city centre, around two miles away. A weekend in August costs from £400. Photo: www.booking.com
6. Gala Rooms Homestay
Located in the south of Edinburgh, in the Danderhall, Gala Rooms Homestay offers the chance to stay with an Edinburgh family, complete with a house dog! It's about 25 minutes by bus to the city centre (including a night bus if you're going to late shows) and there's free parking. An August weekend is available from £408. Photo: www.booking.com
7. Destiny Student - Murano
As many students tend to vacate the city during the summer, much of their accomodation becomes available to visitors, including on the Destiny Student - Murano Campus. It occupies a prime spot near the top of Leith Walk and is just a short walk to the city centre. All rooms have private bathrooms and there are shared kitchen and living areas, A room for two for a weekend costs £414. Photo: www.booking.com
8. Destiny Student – Brae House
Another piece of student accomodation - this one in a futuristic glass building - Destiny Student Brae House is perfect for those wanting to stay in the heart of the action, sitting at the foot of the Royal Mile near Holyrood Palace. Two nights at the weekend costs from £422. Photo: www.booking.com