Throw an unforgettable bash with Edinburgh's top cheap function rooms without blowing your budget. Planning a birthday party, a business meeting, or a small wedding reception? Edinburgh has affordable venues with everything you need from the Old Town to Leith, Southside and beyond! These spaces are packed with essential amenities and are perfect for hosting private and corporate events. With flexible hire packages and friendly staff to assist you, planning your event is a breeze. Explore our listings of affordable function rooms and find the perfect spot to celebrate in Edinburgh.
The cost of cheap function rooms averages around £45 per person. 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 from May 2026:
| From £35 | to £59 | per person |
| From £297 | to £750 | hire fee per event |
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
The Dean Suite at The Bonham Hotel
in West End - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The buffet was excellent!’
The Forrester Suite at The Murrayfield Hotel
in Murrayfield - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Our event was a wonderfully smooth, relaxing, and well organized.’
The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel
in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Very good food and drink and the rooms were great. I liked the decoration of the tables and the rooms too.’
You'll find cheap function rooms 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
You can organise almost any kind of event. For instance, birthday parties, and small corporate events can be held in venues like IMAGINEX at YOTEL Edinburgh. Private dinners, and family gatherings are well-suited to venues like The Pub at The Tasting Room, which also accommodate informal meetings.
You can start your search with spaces, such as the Wee Tap at Hanover Tap and the Baird at The Place Hotel that offer catering options that can be customised for your specific needs, ensuring your guests are well-fed without exceeding your budget. Several other venues in Edinburgh offer in-house catering, and you can use our smart search filter to find one easily.
Page last updated in May 2026
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