Your conference deserves a venue as smart as your attendees. Luckily, you can easily get your hands on conference venues of all sorts and for all endeavours in New Town. For a creative atmosphere, check out minimalist co-working spaces near Dublin Street, known for its breakout pods and locally roasted artisan coffee. Post-conference, take your guests for a stroll along Thistle Street to unwind in one of Edinburgh’s tucked-away whisky bars. Whether it’s a high-stakes presentation or a laid-back strategy session, New Town’s conference venues ensure your event is polished, professional, and packed with character. Browse, compare, and book the best conference hall today.
Prices of conference venues average around £40 per person. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in New Town, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £35 | to £70 | per person |
| From £55 | to £145 | hire fee per hour |
| From £650 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
IMAGINEX at YOTEL Edinburgh
in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was great and super flexible with what we wanted to do.’
Broughton at The Place Hotel
in Broughton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Just great service and a stunning location. We will be back next year!’
The Douglas Room at Royal Scots Club
in New Town - rated 4.7/5
Venue said: The Douglas Room is a long, rectangular period meeting room with high ceilings, timber panelling, a carpeted floor, tall windows dressed with heavy curtains, chandeliers and a fireplace at the far end.
You'll find conference 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 New Town, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £65 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 85 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £6000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 300 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £600 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 60 guests |
| Screening Room | prices average £1350 hire fee per event | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
Smaller conference venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in New Town, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
The Hepburn Syndicate Room at Royal Scots Club, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: Ideal for smaller boardrooms, meetings, auditions, and receptions the room seats between 8 and 20 delegates and is situated across from a lift for quick wheelchair access.
Boardroom at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre - boardroom for 12 guests
Venue said: The boardroom is a compact, well-lit space designed for small meetings and focused discussions. A large central table anchors the room, surrounded by comfortable chairs.
The AU Lounge at Le Monde Hotel, rated 4.6/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: The area is perfect for birthdays, private get-togethers, or private cocktail masterclasses, with enough space for up to 40 guests.
Cheap conference venues in New Town start from £300 hire fee per day or £30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Broughton at The Place Hotel, from £300 hire fee per day
(up to 150 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Just great service and a stunning location. We will be back next year!’
Calton Room at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, from £30 per person
(up to 321 guests seated)
Venue said: Right at the end of Princes Street, Apex Waterloo Place mixes Georgian style with modern comfort. The hotel has a spa with pool and sauna, a relaxed brasserie serving local dishes, and bright rooms with plenty of character.
The Hepburn Syndicate Room at Royal Scots Club, from £50 hire fee per hour
(up to 16 guests seated)
Venue said: The Hepburn Syndicate Room is adjacent to the larger Hepburn Suite and is filled with natural sunlight via an overhead skylight. This room has a full-service bar conveniently nestled into the north end and features a retractable...
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