BYO Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

The cost of BYO venues averages around £50 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Salle Philippe Kieffer at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Spacious, nicely decorated, kitchen is well appointed. Nice views over Royal Mile.’

• Ollie's at Ollie's Private Event Space in New Town - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great space for a party, in a great location!’

• The Commons at The Melting Pot in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Great space with plenty of room to host a potluck for approximately 50 people!’

You'll find BYO venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Edinburgh, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Whole Venue at Elio's on 38A George Street Elio's - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Elio’s is a stylish and versatile cocktail bar and live music venue located in the heart of the city, ideal for both private and corporate events. The space has successfully hosted a wide range of occasions, including birthday...
• Sydney Room at Apex Grassmarket Hotel on 31-35 Grassmarket - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: We’re right in the middle of the Grassmarket, with Edinburgh Castle looking down over us. Guests stay here because the location makes it easy to walk to the Old Town, Princes Street, and the main sights.
• Wellcome West at The Royal Society of Edinburgh on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The room adjoins Wellcome East for those looking to expand into a larger suite and comes equipped with its own servery and dance floor, making it a popular choice for events that combine business with celebration.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for BYO venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller BYO venues usually fit up to 15 guests standing. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Lister Place | The Bothy at Lister Place, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 8 guests
  Our user said: ‘This was the second time we have booked at Lister Place.’

• The Meeting Room at UBC Edinburgh, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 8 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great service, everything set up perfectly for a small meeting with a few clients.’

• The Orange Area at The Melting Pot, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 6 guests
  Our user said: ‘Everything was ideal for our needs, many thanks, will be booking again.’

Cheap BYO venues in Edinburgh start from £175 hire fee per day or £30 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Baird at The Place Hotel, from £175 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘We hired the Broughton Suite for 40 guests, cabaret style for a research outreach workshop event.’

• Studio 2 at DN Dance Studios @ South Gyle, from £30 hire fee per hour (up to 28 guests standing)
  Venue said: For parties (without kids), our second studio is a fantastic venue. Bring up to twenty-eight people to our studio. We will do the rest, and you bring the party food.

• Full Venue at Six by Nico - 97 Hanover St, from £45 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests seated)
  Venue said: Six by Nico Hanover St is a stylish and recently renovated venue, conveniently located on Hanover St, Edinburgh - making it easily accessible for nearby parking and public transport links!