Hotels in Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh

The location is excellent, situated on the Royal Mile near Holyrood Palace. It's about a 15-minute walk to Calton Hill and very convenient for exploring the Old Town. Edinburgh Waverley train station is also just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The advantage of an apartment hotel is being able to cook your own meals. It comes with an induction hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher. Once again, I found myself paying 2,000 RMB a night in the UK for a hotel with polyester bedding. The bed was uneven, one side high and one side low, and I almost fell off. The showerhead in the bathroom was broken; I requested a repair, and it was fixed. However, the sink drainage was very slow. Someone came to address it, but it's still slow, indicating that the bathroom facilities are quite subpar. There's no phone in the room, so I had to use my mobile to call the front desk for anything. Usually, other hotels call to ask if you're extending your stay or checking out that day, but this hotel didn't send any reminders. By the time I realized, it was already 1:15 PM. At checkout, I was charged a £25 late checkout fee, and my pleas were to no avail 😂

Facilities: Though small, it has everything you need. Cleanliness: Decent, I didn't spot a single dirty spot. Environment: Not great value for money, but because of its location, it's right in the center of everything. Perfect! Service: The front desk staff were polite and courteous, not at all like those other hotels that are said to be ****** against certain groups. Surroundings: Supermarkets, Chinese restaurants, convenience stores, tourist attractions all around the hotel. A few hundred meters to the left is J.K. Rowling's café and the castle. The Milkman网红店 (Milkman internet-famous shop) is right outside, the train station is downstairs, and a bit further are Princes Street Gardens and the bridge connecting the old and new towns. Basically, everything is about 10 minutes away, except for the sunset view which is about a 20-minute walk.

The hotel is perfectly situated right on the Royal Mile – the location is absolutely superb! It's just an 8-minute walk from the train station. Be aware that there are some steps along the route, which might be a bit of a workout if you're carrying heavy suitcases. It's a very family-friendly hotel. The bedroom has a large bed, and the living room sofa converts into a double bed, comfortably accommodating two adults and two children. Our room was incredibly clean, newly renovated, and surprisingly quiet. Even though the Royal Mile is bustling with street performers and activities, we couldn't hear any noise from our room at all. Having amenities like a washing machine and oven in the room was a huge plus. Just a note: toothpaste, toothbrushes, and slippers aren't provided as standard. We brought our own dental kit, so we only needed to ask the front desk for slippers. Breakfast is served à la carte; you order what you like, and top-ups are available if you're still hungry. Edinburgh Castle is a mere 5-minute walk to the right from the hotel's entrance, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby – incredibly convenient!

This was the most expensive hotel we booked for this trip, but the experience wasn't great. The soundproofing in the room was poor, and the garbage truck dragging along the cobblestone streets downstairs was very noisy early in the morning. The hotel's location is excellent, though, right in the Old Town and close to Holyrood Palace.

The aparthotel was in a great central location only a walk away from many attractions such as Holyrood palace, arthur's seat, Edinburgh castle etc. It is off the royal mile. There are restaurants at your door stop such as chef bako where I tried a nice street style burger and fried mars bar. The check in was easy. They provide all the ncessary cutlery, there was some milk, tea, sugar coffeez salt and pepper available in the room. You can have daily room cleaning and can also do own laundry as there was a washing machine in the room. It is quiet and not in a noisey location. Negatives: I would say the set up of the toilet wasn't the best in terms of the radiator was really close to the toilet seat so if you were a larger person, you wouldn't comfortably be able to sit on the toilet seat. There weren't any hooks on the toilet door to hand towels. No shower holders in the shower to put shampoo or soap etc. The headboard rest isn”t needed as shortens the length of the bed so your feet come off the end of the bed. These rests are not detachable. Overall with a few adjustments in the room it would be better but I would stay there again because of the location.

Without doubt, this was one of our finest hotel stays in recent memory. From the moment we arrived, Novotel Edinburgh set the tone with a level of warmth and professionalism that genuinely stood out. The staff were incredibly helpful throughout and what really demonstrated this was a small but telling moment: we lost our key card during the stay, and it was replaced immediately, without any fuss or inconvenience whatsoever. It's the kind of effortless service that puts you completely at ease, and it's something you remember long after checkout. The breakfast deserves a special mention — it was simply top notch. The spread was so good that holding back was near impossible, and it's the kind of breakfast that makes you actually look forward to the morning. Freshly prepared, well-stocked, and served with care — it's one of the best hotel breakfasts we've had. The location is outstanding. Sitting just a mile from Edinburgh Castle, you're right in the heart of one of the most iconic cities in the UK. Public transport couldn't be more convenient either  buses are accessible right behind the hotel, making it incredibly easy to get around the city without needing a car at all. The one area that needs addressing is parking. The hotel's own car park is frequently full, which meant we had to use the nearby NCP instead. To the hotel's credit, they did provide a discount for the NCP - a thoughtful gesture that softened the inconvenience. However, it's worth noting for electric vehicle drivers: the EV charging at the NCP is painfully slow, so factor that into your plans if you're arriving in an electric car. A heads-up from the hotel at check-in would go a long way. Parking frustrations aside, Novotel Edinburgh is a brilliant base for exploring the city - exceptional staff, an unmissable breakfast, and a location that's hard to beat. We'd return without hesitation.

Ibis, an economy hotel under the Accor Group, was chosen for its excellent location, the superb service provided by its staff, and the rich, high-quality breakfast it offers. The hotel is less than a ten-minute walk from the Royal Mile, making it very convenient for shopping and dining. Edinburgh's Old Town is small, so you can easily reach major attractions within about 30 minutes on foot without needing transportation. If you get tired midday, you can conveniently return to the hotel for a rest before continuing your explorations. The front desk staff processed check-in quickly and efficiently. A special commendation goes to the hotel for accommodating our needs on the last day. We had an early morning tour to the Scottish Highlands and wouldn't have made the regular breakfast time (breakfast is served after 7:00 AM). After discussing with the front desk, the hotel agreed to open the restaurant early for guests with special requirements. By 6:00 AM, everything was ready, offering bread, milk, coffee, yogurt, and other items, perfectly meeting our need for an early breakfast before our outing. Many thanks! 👍

Fairly average hotel. Not worth the prices they charge. Emailed reception 3 times before arrival, not one reply. Room was nice and modern. Bed was comfy and shower was strong. Windows were only single glazed and looked over the train station which meant it was noisy even through the night. The executive lounge isnt really an executive lounge. Its just the breakfast room. Offering was fairly basic. Coffee machine didnt work much during our stay. On the lower ground floor so no windows. The old lounge upstairs was much better. Clearly cutting back on what they offer to save money. Breakfast was clearly designed for the American market. Crispy streaky bacon etc. Not what you normally get in the UK. Not the worst breakfast we've had but certainly not up to Hilton standard. Again, coffee machines not switched on so only standard coffee and tea was available, no cappuccino etc. Wouldn't stay here again. There are many hotels in Edinburgh that offer much better value for the price charged.

The room was a bit small for three people, especially with the sofa bed, as there wasn't enough space to open our luggage. However, the hotel's location is excellent, within walking distance of the station. The breakfast is a set menu. The room has air conditioning and an ironing board.

The location of the hotel is invincible (the house in the lower right corner of the second picture). Turn right after exiting the Market Street exit of the train station and walk for one minute. You don’t have to worry about carrying large luggage. When you cross the road, you will see Prince Street Park and Waverley Bridge (where the photo was taken). After crossing the bridge, you will see Prince Street. Turn right and walk for 15 minutes to Calton Hill. Turn right and walk for 3 minutes to the Royal Mile. There are many restaurants along the way. It is very close to the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, and the Art Museum. The staff’s service is very good. When they meet people from non-English speaking countries, they will communicate with guests at a very slow speed. It is also very convenient to store luggage. There is also an airport bus at the door of the hotel.