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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Grassmarket

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers a stylish retreat close to Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Relax in the sauna or indoor pool, work out at the gym, and enjoy delicious meals at The TAP Bar & Kitchen. With free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, and helpful concierge services.
$186 nightly
The total price is $223
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Why we love this property

Culinary conscious
Savor locally-sourced and organic food at the restaurant, or enjoy vegan and vegetarian options at the bar. Full breakfast includes vegetarian choices.
Premium sleep comfort
Guestrooms feature hypo-allergenic bedding for a restorative night's sleep. The 24-hour room service and in-room minibar complete this luxury experience.

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 19 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪West Port Oracle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cloisters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

When you stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The TAP Bar & Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 180 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 24 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (GBP 24 per day); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (786 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

The TAP Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 21.5 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 24 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 24 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre

Accor Edinburgh Centre

Edinburgh Novotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 24 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Novotel Edinburgh Centre and nearby?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen.

What's the area around Novotel Edinburgh Centre like?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 6-minute walk from Grassmarket and 8 minutes' walk from University of Edinburgh. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, varied, and served till 11 at weekends. (72 reviews)
  • The pool was a great bonus, often relaxing and enjoyable, but some guests noted it was small and had issues with cleanliness. (48 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym was well-maintained, beautiful, and not busy, providing an excellent bonus for guests. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet rooms. Nice bar downstairs too. Great location!
Mindy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff courteous, easy check-in, good breakfast.
Catherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast and staff were lovely
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfy beds, cosey vibes and beautiful breakfast!
Katy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes pet friendly
Rebecca, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location!
Sian C, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean, delicious food and gentle staff
Catalina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were quite clean and you can find many restaurant nearly at hotel also location of the hotel was good. It can be given a good rating in terms of price-performance ratio.
Onur, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel would thoroughly recommend. Staff were super friendly, room was modern and clean, and location was great.
Nichola, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean, the breakfast was varied and good.
Diane, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service from staff at reception and also staff in the restaurant
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice clean room, good location, excellent breakfast including a waffle iron!
Benjamin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and spacious, all amenities supplied. The staff were kind and courteous, nothing too much trouble. The restaurant and bar staff were efficient and friendly. Overall this was a lovely break for me.
Sandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Modern, clean & good location.
Emma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Definitely a must for solo travellers. I was supposed to be travelling with a friend but it turned out to be my first solo travel experience and I felt extremely safe and comfortable staying at the hotel and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be returning in the future.
Courtney, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an executive room, spotless, has everything you would need iron, ironing board,hairdryer,shampoo,conditioner,toothbrush,they have thought of everything if you happen to forget to pack yours All staff we dealt with were helpful and very pleasant Hotel has a very relaxed atmospher,in walking distant for all main attractions Great nights sleep in the queen size bed the pillows were fab,that good i have asked where they bought them Breakfast had great choices and what we had very tasty, too full to get use of the waffle making machine Didnt get use of the pool, but looked nice Parking on site is £24 but if a member its £20 Would definitely return
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel, friendly staff
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay! Very nice location! Pretty and near old town! I loved my stay will be back! Only minus was the fire alarm going off early hours sat morning
Kyla, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We arrived very late due to plane delays. We arrived to a very friendly staff member who welcomed us and the check in was a great experience. I did not realised until the next morning that the slats under the bed were broken. I spoke to a staff member and she was able to move us to another room swiftly and there were no issues thereafter. The room was large, the bed was comfortable and very clean. We will look to book the hotel again when we re visit Edinburugh.
Karandeep, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and nice people at the desk.
Glenn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and very comfortable. Great location, walkable to everything.
Nancy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is perfect for visiting the main sights as it’s right on the doorstep of the old town. It provides excellent value for money with clean. Modern rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, hearty vast selection at breakfast and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Mary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff including cleaner people are all very hel'ful. The location is good, though you may need a taxi or bus from the train station. We always walked and enjoyed. The Edinburgh castle is a walking distance. We love Edinburgh！
Stephen, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our experience here. Hotel was spotless, room was warm and spacious. Separate toilet and bathroom with shower AND separate bath. Use of pool, gym and sauna are an excellent bonus. Would definitely stay again.
Amy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff.
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