Top Quirky Conference Venues in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s unusual conference venues offer a refreshing alternative to traditional meeting spaces. Consider areas like the Old Town for historical venues or the New Town for more contemporary options. For stunning views, consider venues along the waterfront in Leith. Explore these unique locations on Tagvenue and find a spot for your next conference.
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from £44
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAdaptable Conference Space
160 guestsEdinburgh Training and Conference VenueOld Town, Edinburgh#Supervenue
MMon T.
“Highly recommended and will definitely book again for future training/workshops.” -
from £1275
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161 guestsEveryman EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghJJulie G.
“Loved the venue, was comfortable for the delegates and had the right vibe for our event.” -
from £750
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityIMAGINEX
170 guestsYOTEL EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghDDebbie P.
“The venue was great and super flexible with what we wanted to do. Highly recommend!” -
from £266
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityG.07/A and Atrium
180 guestsInformatics ForumEdinburgh City CentreThe Informatics Forum at the University of Edinburgh is the perfect location for your next event. Our ground floor facilities – including a large conference room, a light-filled open atrium, and breakout areas – are suitable
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from £1230
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityWolfson Lecture Theatre
144 guestsThe Royal Society of EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghA tiered lecture theatre fitted with fixed upholstered seats and a raised speaker platform framed by full-height curtains. The room features carpeted aisles and a neutral palette that combines daylight and warm artificial
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from £44
per person / per sessionCheck availability3.1
30 guestsEdinburgh Training and Conference VenueOld Town, Edinburgh#Supervenue
Our 3.1 room is a great choice for small meetings, brainstorming sessions, classes, and debates, with multiple options of layouts and all the equipment you'll need.
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from £44
per person / per dayCheck availabilityHybrid Meeting Space
150 guestsEdinburgh Training and Conference VenueOld Town, Edinburgh#Supervenue
A compact rectangular meeting room centred on a light-wood boardroom table with padded high-back chairs. Natural daylight and pale walls create a bright, businesslike workspace with carpeted flooring and minimal fittings.
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from £362
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityUpper Gallery
60 guestsThe Royal Society of EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghThe Royal Society of Edinburgh is a learned‑society event venue housed in a domed neoclassical building, offering formal period rooms and dedicated lecture spaces.
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from £44
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFlexible Meeting Rooms
60 guestsEdinburgh Training and Conference VenueOld Town, Edinburgh#Supervenue
Whether you prefer a theater-style setup for presentations, a boardroom layout for focused discussions, or an open space for interactive workshops, our meeting rooms can be tailored to your specifications.
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from £600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCap & Thistle
100 guestsScottish Gas Murrayfield StadiumMurrayfield, EdinburghThis bright and inviting space, complete with a private bar, is ideal for focused boardroom meetings, intimate gatherings or as a breakout room for larger events.
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from £44
per person / per sessionCheck availability3.6
40 guestsEdinburgh Training and Conference VenueOld Town, Edinburgh#Supervenue
Our 3.6 room is perfect for private meetings, classes, brainstorming sessions, and more! It features a customizable setting and windows that allow plenty of natural light in!
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from £50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityStratosphere
550 guestsDynamic EarthPleasance, EdinburghIt is an extremely adaptable space with its own exclusive bar and outside terrace. From stunning themed dinners, drinks receptions or awards ceremonies, our dedicated events team can transform the Stratosphere into anything
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FAQs about Top Quirky Conference Venues in Edinburgh
Prices of unusual conference venues average around £60 hire fee per hour. 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 Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £43 | to £120 | hire fee per hour |
| From £44 | per person | |
| From £300 | to £750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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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.’ -
Adaptable Conference Space at Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue in Old Town - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The space was perfect for our workshop.’ -
St. Giles at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City in Old Town - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: A freestanding whiteboard and flipchart support facilitated work and the room benefits from air conditioning. Best for: Presentations, seminars and instructor-led sessions that centre on a single speaker and structured delivery.
You'll find unusual 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 Edinburgh, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £615 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 145 guests | prices average £600 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Amsterdam Room at Apex Grassmarket Hotel
on 31-35 Grassmarket - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Best for: Focused board-level discussions and decision-making sessions suit the room. What sets it apart: A step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets provide full wheelchair access to the room. -
Upper Gallery at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: Leading directly into the Wolfson Lecture Theatre and connecting to the Lower Gallery, this versatile space works beautifully on its own for workshops, talks, and exhibitions, or alongside adjoining spaces for arrival coffees -
Sir Walter Scott Hall at Grassmarket Centre
on 86 Candlemaker Row - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ideal for: Local community groups and associations seeking a practical, accessible space for seated dinners or standing social receptions.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for unusual conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Auditorium / Conference Room | prices average £266 hire fee per hour | typically between 160 and 300 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £800 hire fee per day | typically between 200 and 300 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £50 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 50 guests |
| Hall | prices average £7200 hire fee per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £3500 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 400 guests |
Cheap unusual conference venues in Edinburgh start from £35 per person or £300 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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IMAGINEX at YOTEL Edinburgh, from £35 per person (up to 170 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The venue was great and super flexible with what we wanted to do.’ -
Chairman's Club at Easter Road Stadium (Hibernian FC), from £300 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Easter Road is one of Scotland’s most iconic venues and home to Hibernian FC, offering a unique setting for conferences, meetings, and corporate events. -
Gray Meeting Room at Norton Park Conference Centre, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests seated)
Venue said: A compact, internally lit meeting room finished in muted, practical tones and arranged for concentrated work; low, even overhead lighting produces a functional, professional atmosphere.
Ensure the venue has the necessary facilities like AV equipment, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating. Location matters, so choose corporate event venues with good transport links or proximity to hotels. Confirm the venue’s capacity to accommodate your guest list. If you’d like to make a lasting impression, consider hiring one of Edinburgh’s private gardens, art galleries, or even rooftop spaces for your business meeting. Finally, inquire about catering options and services like event coordination or on-site support to ensure a seamless experience.
Yes, many unusual event venues in Edinburgh, such as Easter Road Stadium or Slow Progress Records and Coffee, provide in-house catering services. Use Tagvenue’s filters to quickly and efficiently browse only unique venues with catering policies that fit your needs.
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