Unusual Conference Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Prices of unusual conference venues average around £65 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 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.’

• 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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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.
• Wolfson Lecture Theatre at The Royal Society of Edinburgh on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Royal Society of Edinburgh is a learned‑society event venue housed in a domed neoclassical building, offering formal period rooms and dedicated lecture spaces.
• 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 September 2026), users looking for unusual conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Cheap unusual conference venues in Edinburgh start from £35 per person or £40 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• 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.’

• Napier Meeting Room at Norton Park Conference Centre, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests seated)
  Venue said: Our Napier Room is the ideal space for meetings, training events or a breakout space. It also provides a good quality audio-visual system which is helpful while presenting a project.

• James Clerk Maxwell at The Royal Society of Edinburgh, from £210 hire fee per event (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: Situated on the ground floor just off the grand entrance hall, the James Clerk Maxwell Room is a calm and versatile space ideal for meetings, interviews, and seminars.

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.