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Top Town Hall Spaces in Edinburgh
Few cities suit grand civic spaces better than Edinburgh. Here, town halls have hosted public gatherings and celebrations for generations and they still make striking event settings today. Expect soaring ceilings, ornate interiors, and spacious halls suited to receptions, community events, talks, and formal gatherings. Many include large assembly rooms, stage areas, and flexible seating for bigger audiences. Find a town hall ready to give your event a true sense of occasion.
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![The Gallery at Kimpton Charlotte Square Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £7000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Gallery
400 guestsKimpton Charlotte Square EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghCChristmasparty2022
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![Sir Walter Scott Hall at Grassmarket Centre in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySir Walter Scott Hall
150 guestsGrassmarket CentreOld Town, EdinburghThe Grassmarket Centre is a characterful event space located in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. The venue brings together the original architecture of the former Greyfriars Kirkhouse with a bright, modern interior, -
![The Hall at Lowland Hall in Edinburgh]()
from £10500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Hall
5000 guestsLowland HallEdinburghLooking for something truly spacious? Check out this space! With a capacity of 5000 people, it's a match for festivals, conventions, photshoots and filmmaking. -
![The Pavillion at Lowland Hall in Edinburgh]()
from £3500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Pavillion
350 guestsLowland HallEdinburghThe Pavilion has a standing capacity of 350 people. It's a great space for large-scale events, receptions, promotional events, and celebrations. Amenities include a projector. -
![Ground Floor Hall at Ps & Gs Church in Broughton, Edinburgh]()
from £55
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGround Floor Hall
55 guestsPs & Gs ChurchBroughton, EdinburghThis space is ideal as a smaller event space with a flexible set-up of tables, chairs or coffee tables. The room can also be subdivided into two smaller areas. -
![Conference Hall at Norton Park Conference Centre in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £105
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityConference Hall
100 guestsNorton Park Conference CentreLeith, EdinburghThis is our modern auditorium and conference/event space which is ideal for up to 120 delegates. When our raked seats are hidden this space becomes a unique venue for larger events. -
![Upper Gallery at The Royal Society of Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £362
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityUpper Gallery
80 guestsThe Royal Society of EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghRSE Venue – Edinburgh’s Historic Event Space Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, within the home of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh, our venue offers a unique and memorable setting—just a 5-minute -
![Upper Hall at Ps & Gs Church in Broughton, Edinburgh]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityUpper Hall
40 guestsPs & Gs ChurchBroughton, EdinburghThe room's flexible layout can accommodate various configurations, including theatre, cabaret, or other setups, featuring a large projector screen and comfortable furnishings. -
![Ladies Bath at Dovecot Studios in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLadies Bath
160 guestsDovecot StudiosOld Town, EdinburghLadies Bath is spacious, full of natural light, and works just as well for talks and screenings as it does for weddings or launches. Holds 160 seated. -
![Weaving Floor at Dovecot Studios in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £7200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWeaving Floor
250 guestsDovecot StudiosOld Town, EdinburghThis is the heart of the building—the studio where the weavers work during the day. We open it up in the evenings for special events. It’s big, raw, and beautiful. -
![Jig Room at Granary in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityJig Room
80 guestsGranaryLeith, EdinburghRRoss M.
“Great room in a prime location, staff were very supportive prior and at the event.” -
![IMAGINEX at YOTEL Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £750
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityIMAGINEX
200 guestsYOTEL EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghJJoyce M.
“The event room is a perfect space and the 360 screens around the ceiling are a real highlight.”
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FAQs about Top Town Hall Spaces in Edinburgh
The cost of town halls averages around £362 hire fee per event. 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 August 2026:
| From £250 | to £825 | hire fee per event |
| From £35 | to £59 | per person |
| From £450 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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IMAGINEX at YOTEL Edinburgh in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect venue for a function...’ -
York at The Place Hotel in Broughton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We hired the Broughton Suite for 40 guests, cabaret style for a research outreach workshop event.’ -
Jig Room at Granary in Leith - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Everybody had a fantastic time, myself included - highly recommend!’
You'll find town halls 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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £360 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 120 and 200 guests | prices average £750 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 250 guests | prices average £1500 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Edinburgh
on 20 Hanover Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Located in the Edinburgh’s historic area, Mowgli is a warm, welcoming space where people come together over the food Indian families eat at home. With its soft glow, rustic wooden finishes, and swing seats, Mowgli Edinburgh... -
Apex Suite 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. -
James Clerk Maxwell at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: A room that honours scientific discovery while providing a practical, professional environment - perfect for events that aim to inspire.
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