Edinburgh was the most expensive city in Europe in which to spend New Year’s Eve, according to a survey from Cheaprooms.co.uk.

The survey compared 30 major European destinations based on the cost of their lodging for December 31, 2014.

In Edinburgh, Scotland, a New Year’s Eve reveller would have to spend €275 for the cheapest available double room on December 31. The city is noted for its extravagant Hogmanay celebrations, a major event in the Scottish calendar.

It has to be noted that only centrally located hotels rated at least three stars and having a positive average client rating were considered by the survey.

“The Scottish capital is virtually sold out for New Year’s Eve, and most hotels that still have availability are requiring guests to stay at least two or three nights,” said Cheaprooms spokesperson Joan Mitchell.

The second-most expensive destination on the survey is Amsterdam, with a price tag of only a few euros fewer than Edinburgh. Venice rounds out the top three with an overnight rate of €264 for the least expensive double room.

English cities London and York ranked fourth and fifth most expensive in Europe with rates of €257 and €243, respectively.

On the other side of the spectrum, Athens was among Europe’s least expensive destinations. New Year’s Eve celebrators in the Greek capital could find a room for around €40 on December 31.

The table below shows the 30 destinations in Europe for New Year’s Eve ranked by cost. The rates shown reflect the price for the cheapest available double room on December 31.

Most expensive cities to celebrate

1. Edinburgh - €278
2. Amsterdam - €273
3. Venice - €265
4. London - €257
5. York - €243
6. Berlin - €230
7. Vienna - €229
8. Dublin - €204
9. Newcastle - €197
10. Prague - €191
11. Liverpool - €186
12. Copenhagen - €150
13. Paris - €137
14. Brussels - €136
15. Brighton - €134
16. Cardiff - €128
17. Rome - €122
18. Manchester - €120
19. Barcelona - €114
20. Munich - €111
21. Madrid - €108
22. Birmingham - €99
23. Stockholm-  €96
24. Budapest - €79
25. Oslo - €77
26. Glasgow - €76
27. Moscow - €73
28. Istanbul - €63
29. Lisbon - €62
30. Athens - €40

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