New Town Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Fully refurbished in 2025, and based in the heart of Edinburgh city center, the historical New Town Hotel is an elegant Georgian hotel. The shops of Princes Street and George Street are just a few minutes’ walk away. Each room has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The front desk team are available for any queries 24-hours a day. Waverley Rail Station can be reached in about 5 minutes’ walk, and Edinburgh Castle is a 15-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Francine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, very peaceful ( room at the back) lovely big room and friendly staff”
Margarita
Armenia Armenia
“It was just amazing. The location, the comfort itself. The design insight was like in a movie 😍😍😍 I will definitely stay here again.”
Abbi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the view out of the window and how much space was in the room itself. The bathroom was lovely and the bedding was super clean. I was super happy with the staff members and how informative and kind they were.”
Michael
Canada Canada
“Location was good for walking to sights in town. Good choice of local restaurants.”
William
United States United States
“Amazing location. Nice staff and comfortable bed. Definitely would stay here again. View from my window was amazing.”
Lena
United States United States
“Great location and excellent service. The rooms were large, clean, and spa like bathrooms. Breakfast was great, large, and not expensive.”
Keith
United States United States
“The location was very close to the bus station, the train station, and a short walk to the Royal Mile. There were excellent restaurants within close proximity. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was not available when I was there,...”
John
United States United States
“What a perfect stay! Superbly nice staff and owners. This hotel is just finishing up an expansion into another building two doors down. The attention to detail and beautiful decor was stunning. We ran into a small new-construction snag that was...”
Hershal
United States United States
“The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast food and servings were very good.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of the property was close to the main market area which was the reason for our visit. The room was more like a suite in size and the breakfast was freshly cooked and very enjoyable.”

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Hotel area info

House rules

New Town Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A prepayment deposit will be charged prior to the stay.

As a Grade A listed building, the property do not have elevators in the hotel, but rooms on lower floors will be allocated where possible when requested.

Do not hesitate to contact the hotel reception regarding problems with mobility or with climbing stairs.

Please note that the New Town Hotel will take a £100 preauthorisation on check in for security

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.