About this property

5 minutes' walk from Grassmarket, Novotel Edinburgh Centre features a hot tub and swimming pool. It offers spacious, modern rooms with LCD TVs. Princes Street is a 10-minute walk away. Each room provides a 50-inch LCD TV with Freeview Channels. Rooms also feature free Wi-Fi,a private bathroom, minibar, and tea/coffee facilities. Guest can relax in Novotel’s sauna, or exercise in the modern fitness centre. The Tap Kitchen & Bar serves American dining cuisine. Guests can experience Scottish cuisine with the property's "Wee Menu", which offers seasonal Scottish dishes. Cocktails and craft beers are also available. The Royal Lyceum Theatre is just 5 minutes’ walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley is a 20-minute walk. Holyrood Park can be reached in a 25 minutes walk, and The Royal Mile is 15 minutes' walk. Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bonham
    Slovenia Slovenia
    The room was great, and I appreciated the convenience of using the QR code to cancel housekeeping for the next day, so I didn't have to worry about someone knocking on my door if I slept in. The breakfast they had was also worth the extra cost.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff surprised us with a happy birthday slate in our room filled with luxury chocolates, cakes and strawberries!
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant 5th floor room - we were very impressed!!
  • Shereen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast choices, good quality food. Absolutely LOVED the bed - I had two of my best nights sleep ever, felt like I was sleeping on a cloud! Swimming pool/spa facilities were lovely.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pleased with this hotel. Very stylish. Bed was very comfortable, room was clean. Staff lovely
  • Tichaona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My daughter loved the swimming pool the most I loved the gym and Sauna and Ny wife loved the location
  • Eleni
    Sweden Sweden
    Good location , excellent breakfast , clean rooms.
  • Cathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location just around the corner from Grassmarket so it was nice and quiet. Hotel was spotless. Room very modern and spacious. Loved the separate toilet away from the bathroom. We had a bath and a shower cubicle. Plenty of choice for...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ease to get to it through Edinburgh & castle & sea views from the room.
  • Sheryll
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were friendly The room was clean and large Breakfast was amazing, great selection to choose from Location great

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Pizza • Scottish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Novotel Edinburgh Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that on-site parking is limited to 15 spaces, chargeable at GBP 22 per 24 hours, and GBP 10 for day parking.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

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