Daily Costs

We have provided a summary of different living costs at a range of budgets for your stay in Edinburgh during the congress. Please note prices may change until 2022.

BudgetMidrangeTop End
AccommodationDorm Beds/Hostel: £15 – 30Double room: £80 – 100Double room in boutique/four-star hotel: £175 – 225
Eating OutMarkets, lunch specials for food: £5–10 per personTwo-course dinner with glass of wine: £30 per personThree-course dinner (including wine) in top restaurant: £70–100 per person
DrinkingBeer (1 pint): £2.75 – 4.50Wine (1 small glass): £2.50 – 4.00Cocktails: £6.00 – 12.00
Social & EntertainmentMany museums and galleries: freeLive music in pub: free–£10Edinburgh Castle/Holyrood Palace/Royal Yacht Britannia: £15-20
TravelBus/Tram: £1.70 (single) or £4.00 (day ticket)Uber across town: £7 – 12Taxi across town: £15

The EICC is extremely well located and surrounded by office workers and students which ensures the area offers a large variety of dining options ranging from supermarkets offering £3 meal deals, numerous delis and cafes, to high street chain restaurants and many more sit-down local restaurants. Within less than a mile radius, delegates are able to find food and beverage options available for all budgets.

For more information on Edinburgh, visit the city’s visiting guide here.