Humble hotel prices in Edinburgh

Direct Hotels is a great website to check out once you've decided to journey up North and spend some time with the Scots. The site relies on cancellations and late bookings to ensure you get a good deal booking a hotel room. Currently, you can take advantage of offers to stay at the Kirkhill Mansion hotel, which is rated three stars, from £52.25 per night from the 20th of July. The hotel used to be a former 'dower' house for the richest family in Scotland. Stay at the four star Teviotdale House, a converted Victorian town house, from £68 from the 20th of July and enjoy a similar reduction in price.

Hotel and Discounts are offering a variety of reduced stays in a number of hotels at the moment. Near to Edinburgh's famous castle is the Ten Hill Place Hotel, which has been rated four-star. Accommodation here is on offer from 95.53 euros per night. Similarly, take a look at the proudly named Scotsman Hotel, which is again near Edinburgh Castle, and where a night's peaceful sleep can be yours from 182.73 euros.

From the 24th of June to the 9th of September, the hotel chain Thistle are offering a 30% discount off their Summer rates for selected hotels in Edinburgh, where a single night can cost as little as £42. Prices are based on two adults sharing a basic double/twin room although bed and breakfast rates are available with an additional charge of £10 per person.