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 £35 | to £50 | per person |
| From £400 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £250 | to £750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Forrester Suite at The Murrayfield Hotel
in Murrayfield - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Our event was a wonderfully smooth, relaxing, and well organized.’
The Dean Suite at The Bonham Hotel
in West End - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The buffet was excellent!’
Club Prive at The Roseate Edinburgh
in Haymarket - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself was gorgeous and we felt so lucky to feel like we had the whole place to ourselves.’
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £600 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
In Edinburgh, cheap function rooms are most commonly booked for 5 to 50 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £200 and £1,000. |
User who booked Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee for 20 guests
said: ‘Would definitely recommend using this room for similar events.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £60 and £250. |
User who booked Interview Room at Capital Business Centre for 2 guests
said: ‘Very friendly staff, and a beautiful peaceful building in a great location.’ |
| Wedding | Usually between £600 and £1,800. |
User who booked Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh for 11 guests
said: ‘Lovely venue, warm and attentive hosts, great food, and gorgeous rooms.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £400 and £1,700. |
User who booked The Snug at The Bonham Hotel for 7 guests
said: ‘Very attentive and helpful staff. The food was the best we had in Edinburgh.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £1,000. |
User who booked Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh for 30 guests
said: ‘We were able to play our own music and the staff were very attentive. 10/10 would definitely book again!’ |
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 September 2026
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