Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Grassmarket

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Daily full breakfast (GBP 19 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Princes Street Gardens
    6 min walk
  • Grassmarket
    6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh
    8 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    25 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Also, Edinburgh Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Mile is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bonnie Burrito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ventoux - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 786 square feet (73 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Edinburgh Centre. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 786 sq ft of conference space
  • 73 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (GBP 17 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 19 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Smartphone data usage (limited)
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1075 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if youre visiting Edinburgh for the Fringe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

raina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Gennadi

Disliked: Staff & service
You have to pay before you enter the room, machines very loud in yard, difficult to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZAFAR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nicecand staff was very professional
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not usually one to leave reviews but the staff are so friendly and helpful that I had too. Would definitely stay here again if I come back to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bond Yin Billy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being in Old Town and walking distance to Grass market. Our room was nice, clean and comfortable. Appreciated the breakfast buffet and the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The nightly rate for this hotel is Resort level, but what you're getting is an average night at a Holiday Inn. There is "climate control" but not air conditioning--and that matters more and more in Europe in the summer. The pool is small and they charge extra for using a robe. When we checked in, we were not told about any of the services or opening times for amenities. Essentially we were not "welcomed," we took part in a (expensive) business transaction. Since I felt that I was paying for a Resort, I did expect friendly, more enthusiastic customer service, a robe included, and nicer changing rooms for the small pool. Edinburgh is an expensive city, especially in the summer, but my advice is to book way in advance for a better rate--and if you're going to pay this rate, make sure you're getting plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Best nights sleep!
Really nice stay. Probably the best nights sleep I’ve ever had a in hotel. The beds were really comfortable and the climate control kept the room at a pleasant temperature. Nice bathroom, with separate loo. Good breakfast choice, nice bar and lounge area in reception. Didn’t use the pool but it looked good. Easy walk to the main attractions of central Edinburgh. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Comfortable, friendly staff, and central! Also has a bar/ restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mrudula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay - better room layout than Novotel London (Tower Bridge location - separate toilet room and an opaque wall between shower and the bedroom); Parking is certainly tight and not guaranteed for the next time you return, once you pull-out; Breakfast buffet was great; Convenient location - quick 10min walk to royal mile as well as the train (Waverly) station
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbi-Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Bismarck

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Lovely hotel, well located, staff were helpful and the pool was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
15 min walk from Waverley station and in close proximity to the castle. Nice pub/restaurant attached with a few seats outside. Kids eat free breakfast with a paying adult so great value. The kids lived making their own waffles. Also, a swimming pool to keep them sweet after a long day sightseeing 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for my family while we visited Edinburgh. Very walkable to Old Town, with some coffee shops along the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukpal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024