Hotels in Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh

The bathroom was a bit dirty. The toilet and shower were in one room, and the smell was a bit strong. There were no curtains around the bed, so it was okay. The location was good, the breakfast was good, and the service was okay. Better hygiene would have been nice.

Beds are clean and already prepared for you upon arrival. Requested for a lower bunk bed and was given one! The toilets are clean especially when the shower and the toilet are separated. The room I was in has two separate sinks outside in the room, which will definitely prevent people from waiting… overall it is good and I will visit again if I’m in Edinburgh. Just beside the train station

From the airport I took the Airlink 100 and drop off at Shandwick Place, then took a short walk for about 0.6 miles to reach the hostel at West Port. You could get a view of the Edinburgh castle right across the hostel. There are cafes, diners and bars just across the road. Victoria street is 5 mins walk away. Everything else is just nearby. I was abit skeptical to book the mixed dorm at first but it was relatively safe in overall. Specifically requested for a lower bunk bed due to my leg injury & I was assigned exactly the way I wanted. The room is spacious however it has a funny smell though, probably because it was occupied with 12 people. I was given the room on level 1, near to the kitchen & chill-out room. Mixed bathroom was kinda clean but the yellow shower cubicle's shower was broken. I had to keep pressing the button for the water to run. Everything was great nonetheless. Staffs were friendly. Locker room service was out of my expectation to be frank. I'd recommend friends to stay however preferably ask them to book a private room for personal best interest, and to get good sleep without the ”symphony of snoring”.

The overall performance of the hotel is a bit over the average level. The most satisfactory point of it is the location. It is very convenient for the guests to wander about the old castle area. They can go to the sightseeing attraction and to the tourist information centre easily. There are also different kinds of restaurants. So people have wider choices to choose their meals.

We recently stayed at Novotel Edinburgh for our first wedding anniversary, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so special, going above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The room was spacious, modern, and impeccably clean, with a stunning view of the city. The hotel even surprised us with a lovely anniversary treat, which was such a thoughtful touch. The breakfast buffet was excellent, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. The location was ideal—close to all the main attractions, yet peaceful enough for a relaxing stay. We also enjoyed the hotel’s facilities, especially the pool and bar area, which added to the overall luxury of our trip. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our anniversary. Thank you, Novotel Edinburgh, for making our special occasion truly memorable. We’ll definitely be back!

I stayed in this hotel for 3 days.When i arrived we were given a noisy connecting room facing the construction site.I could hear people speaking from the next room clearly and they were really noisy as well.The Front office guy manager helped us check-in.Next day there was a very nice lady named Andrrea (sorry if i spelled it wrong)she helped us move to this beautiful room with the view.She was very helpful and always smiling.Breakfast was really nice.But the only thing i am disappointed with is that there were no toothbrush and slippers in the room.The Housekeeping team only cleaned our room but didn’t refill any amenities like water,toilet rolls,coffee,milk and even the hand towel from the bathroom so i had to ask for everything when i came back to my room.Its quite embarrassing for me to ask for these myself tbh.I would love to see Andrrea again when come back.

Huge hostel right next to the train station. They run a lot of people through this place because it is reasonably priced which is the exception in Edinburgh. Location is good. The beds were above average but the hand dryers from the bathroom areas can be heard in the bedrooms an the trains can be heard during the day. They try to keep the bathrooms clean but it is a losing battle given the sheer number of people staying there. The bar that was attached had good food and reasonable drink specials. If you need budget accommodations in Edinburgh this is the place.

This is the best hotel I have stayed in in Edinburgh, very spacious and clean, very close to the train station, just opposite. What I like most is the toiletries they use, the brand is noble isle, especially the whiskey-scented hand sanitizer. The hotel does not have a front desk, so you need to call and ask for a code before checking in. The good thing is that the check-in time is 3 pm, and we arrived at 1 pm and we were allowed to check in early. However, there is no elevator in the hotel, and the highest floor is on the fifth floor. It may be difficult to get there if you have heavy luggage.

Google Maps brought us to wrong place. Be careful! Hotel is good location. Much bigger than what it looks from outside. Parking is limited and requires extra payment. We could not parked onsite and was directed to park at another nearby APEX hotel. We love the rubber ducky!

Super recommend!!! It was truly clean, modern, comfortable, convenient and everything was there that you will need. It was really amazing place to stay. I wish I could stay longer if I don’t have any plan after this. Bath amenities were also provided, kitchen had everything, washing and drying machines was good. If you open the drawer of mirror-desk, you can find the guide book. This place is the best to stay in Edinburgh. Thank you so much Holyrood apart hotel