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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Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Indoor swimming pool

Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Bonham
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
“The staff surprised us with a happy birthday slate in our room filled with luxury chocolates, cakes and strawberries!” - Stuart
United Kingdom
“Brilliant 5th floor room - we were very impressed!!” - Shereen
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
“Very pleased with this hotel. Very stylish. Bed was very comfortable, room was clean. Staff lovely” - Tichaona
United Kingdom
“My daughter loved the swimming pool the most I loved the gym and Sauna and Ny wife loved the location” - Eleni
Sweden
“Good location , excellent breakfast , clean rooms.” - Cathy
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
“Ease to get to it through Edinburgh & castle & sea views from the room.” - Sheryll
United Kingdom
“Staff were friendly The room was clean and large Breakfast was amazing, great selection to choose from Location great”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAmerican • British • Pizza • Scottish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.






The fine print
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.