"Perfect location, 20 minute walk to princess street. Car parking was cheap and toilets were clean"
"The room was spacious and spotless, the location was great, close to Edinburgh city centre"
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel is situated only a 5-minute walk from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One and features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. The hotel provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 2.8 km from this 3-star hotel, while the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" is 2.9 km away. The entertainment venues in the Oudergem / Auderghem district include the good old-fashioned Cameo Cinema, 25 minutes' stroll from the Britannia. The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" can also be found 2.4 km from the property. Guests will find Belford Bridge bus stop next to this Edinburgh hotel, about 200 metres away.
The accommodation has 212 rooms, comprising a seating area. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a multi-channel television, along with coffee/tea making facilities, are offered. They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy river views. Looking onto the river, the apartment features kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a cooktop.
Breakfast is served in the restaurant. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. The café Cafe Braw lies just a few steps from the Britannia Edinburgh.
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Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
On-site car park
Off-site car park
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Security
Luggage storage
Pet amenities available
Welcome drink
Eating places
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Leisure facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Facilities for disabled guests
Handicap parking
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Room features
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Pets
Pets allowed
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
200 m
Canning Street Yoga
800 m
Horse and Rider
900 m
Dean Private Gardens
650 m
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
950 m
Murrayfield Stadium
1.4 km
Robert Dundas
450 m
Airports
Edinburgh
12 km
Train stations
Edinburgh Waverley station
2.1 km
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The accommodation has 212 rooms, comprising a seating area. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a multi-channel television, along with coffee/tea making facilities, are offered. They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy river views. Looking onto the river, the apartment features kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a cooktop.
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James
2024-06-04
7/10
The place was great, it worked for me. The setting of hotel was particularly good and fab, quite near to town centre. Btw, I was not too far away from A 450 - ft - High Observation Tower. I truly enjoyed that they had an English breakfast.
Thomas
2024-03-30
9/10
The room itself was good sized with all the chairs.
Peter
2024-03-12
7/10
Every single thing was good. English breakfast was available. Hotel's location was great and unbeatable, close to city centre. Also, we were 2 km from popular place such as a green Flag park.
Stewart
2024-03-09
7/10
The staff were super friendly and knew the area. The property's location was fab, near Haymarket train station.
Nina
2024-02-20
7/10
The English breakfast included a huge variety of meals. The location was incredible, a walking distance from Liverpool Central Library.
John
2024-02-13
7/10
The place is pleasant, met needs. The staff is top-class, helpful. Its rooms are good-sized and fine with 3 single beds. The location is particularly good down the hill towards the reception.
Steve
2024-01-26
8/10
I did not want to leave there and would definitely return here. I loved the English breakfast. The staff was all attentive. Its location around 4-6 minutes away by foot from St George's Hall Liverpool was magnificent and stunning.
Stella
2024-01-25
7/10
We truly enjoyed the English breakfast. Its location so close to a victorian museum was marvellous.
The staff we met were not so friendly.
Howard
2024-01-25
9/10
The location very close to everything was particularly good. The staff was top-class and attentive and the service was efficient throughout our stay.
Tony
2024-01-17
7/10
I liked it. The staff was excellent and the place was fairly clean. The location was incredible - very close to centre of Edinburgh and beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village. Plus, I could reach Charlotte Square at a walking distance from the hotel.
Maggie
2024-01-16
7/10
Magnificent location next to beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, amazing shops of stock Bridge and the town center, the river and the main attractions.
David
2024-01-01
9/10
A club double room with all the chairs has basic facilities you need. This hotel offers perfect location right by the Scottish National Gallery, a quiet area, and Edinburgh's tourist sights.
George
2023-12-03
9/10
The staff was polite and very good, the accommodation was amazing and clean. The room we had included a hair dryer and an iron. We greatly enjoyed the English with nice food.
Harold
2023-11-26
8/10
The location was incredible in a nice quiet area, adjacent to beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, amazing shops of stock Bridge and the town center, town center and the main attractions. The food available for English breakfast was fabulous.
Henry
2023-11-09
5/10
Had the club double room and it was a nice size with all the chairs. The setting was excellent, close to town center, castle and town centre and Dean Village.
The bed was very poor, that's my bad luck.
Rebecca
2023-11-07
8/10
Pleasant place. English breakfast, fab food. Particularly good location in the nice quiet area, near beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, amazing shops of stock Bridge and the town center, and centre of Edinburgh. Within short walking distance to St Johns Market and 200 metres from a vastly entertaining and educational museum. Efficient service.
Arthur
2023-11-02
8/10
Unbeatable setting in the nice quiet area, near beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, excellent cafe near Haymarket train station and the restaurant. The staff - top-class and attentive. Good food for all meals.
Ryan
2023-10-27
7/10
The room is clean and with a hair dryer and an iron. The hotel serves English breakfasts. Its location is great and fab, right by a national gallery. The staff are very good, giving their best to make the stay a very comfortable experience.
Betty
2023-10-24
8/10
Big size rooms come with all the chairs, ripped blinds, for instance. The location is good, central to most of Edinburgh's tourist sights. Btw, it's set in West End district short walk to town centre, Holyrood and Edinburgh castle, and amazing shops.
James
2023-10-23
7/10
The venue was in a central location close enough to castle and town centre, Princes Street and beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, amazing shops of stock Bridge and the town center. The room was perfectly clean and also had a bathtub.
The staff was not that friendly.
Christopher
2023-10-18
9/10
Pleasant and nice place! Particularly good location on the river, good facilities. Based so close to the nearest shop and the town centre.
Doris
2023-10-14
8/10
Great-sized and fine rooms with iron, coffee, had iron burn on the carpet, and top-class personnel.
Richard
2023-09-29
9/10
Fairly clean and the staff was pretty friendly and excellent. It offered us incredible and fab location adjacent to the Scottish National Gallery, Princes Street and castle and town centre. Besides, the hotel was at a walking distance from a bucolic village. The room was immaculately clean with all the chairs, a bathroom for disable, for example, liked our time there.
Neil
2023-09-20
7/10
I had an English breakfast. The hotel had a central location central to most of Edinburgh's tourist sights.
Scott
2023-09-08
7/10
Excellent and lovely venue, nothing too much trouble. Fine, comfy rooms with a bathroom for disable. The location stunning and incredible to the old town on the side of Water of Leith.
Andy
2023-09-06
9/10
The location was magnificent and close to places we visited. The room was great-sized and fine and the staff top-class.
Jill
2023-09-05
7/10
It was in a secluded location, in a beautiful location a short walk away from the local shops. Also, such main attraction as a combined museum was 3 km from this hotel. The English breakfast was to die for.
Reginald
2023-09-01
8/10
My room included a hair dryer and an iron. The food was fine, I really enjoyed the English breakfast. The location was great, central to most of Edinburgh's tourist sights, in the safe area. The very good stuff made my stay a comfortable experience.
Anne
2023-08-25
8/10
Clean and pleasant place, supper friendly staff. Marvellous and perfect location - so close to beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, amazing shops of stock Bridge and the town center, Edinburgh castle and city centre. English breakfast available with meat and beans, for instance.
Benjamin
2023-08-25
8/10
Everything was spotless, I really enjoyed my stay. The staff was very good, just as I expected. The room was clean and there were facilities, including a hair dryer and an iron. The English breakfast had a wide range of options for all tastes. The hotel had a great position, to centre of Edinburgh.
Scott
2023-08-12
7/10
The location is unbeatable and personnel is top-class. You'll need to walk 5 minutes to get to the bus stop. The building is pretty and the rooms are a nice size with double bed, a bathroom for disable, for example.
Robert
2023-08-12
7/10
The place was fairly clean, clean and warm rooms. One of the best English breakfasts with meat and beans, for instance. Secluded location in a beautiful location a short walk away from the local shops. Also - near to Princes Street and Dean Village, centre and a river.
Beds were poor.
Colin
2023-08-11
9/10
Our room was extremely spacious with a mobility bathroom, 3 single beds, for example.
Edward
2023-08-03
7/10
Great-sized room with ripped blinds, a mobility bathroom, for instance as expected.
Jason
2023-07-16
7/10
A hair dryer and an iron available in the club double room. English breakfast with nice food. Excellent and lovely hotel in a secluded location close to the city centre.
Benjamin
2023-07-12
7/10
The room we booked was fine and cosy with coffee, all the chairs plus had iron burn on the carpet as advertised. A wide array of food for breakfast, everything was fabulous.
Steve
2023-07-09
7/10
Had a nice size room with tea/coffee, a bathroom for disable, for instance for a very pleasant stay. The food selection was good. The staff were top-class day and night. The location was absolutely perfect as for me.
Alexandra
2023-07-06
7/10
We were there for short visits and had a peaceful stay. This hotel was set in a central area short walk to beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, amazing shops of stock Bridge and the town center and castle. Also, it was 10 min drive from a historic fortress.
John
2023-06-20
7/10
It's an amazing place, clean. Very good people are working. Everything is spotless, the room is clean with 3 single beds, ripped blinds plus had iron burn on the carpet. Every time we stay in Edinburgh, like to stay here.
Peter
2023-06-17
5/10
Marvellous location in Edinburgh close enough to Holyrood and Edinburgh castle, town center and a nice area right on a river. Plus, 15 minutes drive from Girl.
Not particularly friendly staff!
Keith
2023-06-13
8/10
We both loved it, the place is pleasant and suited fine. The attentive staff provided all the necessary info. We spent very pleasant time and did not want to leave there.
Arthur
2023-06-10
8/10
The property has a marvellous location, short walk to amazing shops of stock Bridge, and the Gallery. Also, it's located 3 km from a historic fortress. The room is clean, comes with iron, a bathroom for disable, coffee.
Paul
2023-06-03
7/10
Welcoming staff on reception and elsewhere. Extremely spacious rooms with a mobility bathroom, iron and all the chairs, excellent location.
Robert
2023-06-01
9/10
The English breakfast was a nice touch. The rooms were cosy and lovely, with a bathtub. The location of the property was good and unbeatable, close to the city centre.
Julia
2023-05-11
9/10
There was a great selection of fine options for English breakfast. It had marvellous location right by beautiful fairy-tale Dean Village, amazing shops of stock Bridge and the town center and Holyrood.
John
2023-04-23
9/10
The venue is fairly clean, the staff is top-class. Make sure to get club double room with a bathroom for disable, all the chairs and had iron burn on the carpet. The location is absolutely perfect, 15 minutes' walk to Co-op Food. The train station is 500 metres away or 5 minutes' walk.
Dominic
2023-04-22
6/10
The location is unbeatable for exploring Edinburgh. It is 5 mins by foot from the bus station. The staff has always been top-class. The room is immaculately clean with hair dryer, ripped blinds, for example.
The room is very cold.
Tommy
2023-04-17
9/10
The location of the venue is marvellous, very close to amazing shops, city centre and main streets. Rooms are cosy with tea/coffee as well as ripped blinds, food is fabulous.
Jackie
2023-04-14
7/10
The beds were comfortable, the room was spotless with all the chairs. And the facilities were good.
Jock
2023-03-20
8/10
Pleasant place with really polite staff and fab food. Good location so close to the Scottish National Gallery as well as excellent cafe near Haymarket train station, could not be better.
Carol
2023-03-16
9/10
Central location, perfect base for discovering Edinburgh. The club double room with iron, tea, for example.
Paul
2023-03-08
8/10
I have stayed here before, it's still a pleasant and great hotel. Everything was great here. Enjoyed exceptionally clean room I was given. The English breakfast was offered with meat and beans.
Cecil
2023-03-04
8/10
My room was fine thanks to the attentive staff. The service was efficient in my opinion. Plus, I was able to park the car in the hotel. It was in a decent location with a bucolic village nearby.
John
2023-02-17
9/10
It was a great place to stay in Edinburgh. Our room was light and large with tea and all the chairs plus a bathroom, just what we needed. The hotel was in a secluded location next to the river. Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Gillian
2023-02-13
9/10
It's clean with a secluded location very close to the centre.
Tim
2023-02-11
9/10
So glad we choose it, it's reasonable base for staying in Edinburgh. The hotel's location is decent and the staff are superfriendly. If we return to Edinburgh would like to go back there again.
Malcolm
2023-02-06
8/10
Light room, cosy with tea, tea/coffee and iron, welcoming staff.
Charles
2023-01-22
8/10
Light club double room, comfortable beds. Lots of food at the English breakfast.
Frank
2023-01-06
9/10
Light club double room with a bathroom for disable. Beautiful location in a quiet area next to the river, good for visiting Edinburgh.
Patrick
2022-12-30
8/10
The hotel was placed in the central location close to the city centre.
Edwin
2022-12-25
5/10
The location was unbeatable, an easy walk to Saint Mary's Cathedral. The staff team was attentive at any time. We enjoyed English breakfast with lots of different meals.
TBH, the room was kinda smelly, we expected better.
Susan
2022-11-22
8/10
Central location, a 10-15 minute walk from Co-op Food. Situated in a nice area.
Owen
2022-10-11
9/10
Quiet room and bathroom with a bathtub. The bed, which was comfortable.
Alan
2022-10-09
7/10
Fantastic location, the staff were amicable. It took me 5 mins to get to the bus station. The room was neat, had essentials, like shower facilities, a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Jim
2022-10-03
8/10
Hotel offered lots of meals for English breakfast. This location was convenient, right by the hill as well as centre of Edinburgh.
Chris
2022-10-02
8/10
It was a really comfortable experience in a pleasant hotel. We had club double room with a private bathroom.
Miles
2022-09-16
7/10
Rooms were cosy and light and provided with a bathroom for disable and double bed plus coffee. The location was stunning in the safe area. The airport was 25 minutes drive away.
David
2022-09-15
8/10
Hopefully the room was cosy with a mobility bathroom, iron board, as for instance. The food was fabulous. The staff was top-class, some of them especially.
Tbh internet connection was terrible, and the bed was uncomfortable.
Laura
2022-09-04
9/10
We stayed here for 2 nights and we liked our choice. The room was spotless with a mobility bathroom and had TV set, tea/coffee making equipment and a seating area.
Max
2022-09-02
9/10
The location was convenient and fab, within walking distance of Co-op Food. We had an English breakfast with plenty of options.
James
2022-08-17
9/10
Everything was great, the English breakfast was totally worth it. My rooms were cosy and fine. The location was convenient, next to centre, the river, and the Gallery and easily accessible. Again, it was near Saint Mary's Cathedral.
Luke
2022-08-05
9/10
In general, I liked my perfectly clean room with all the chairs. Shower facilities, a hairdryer and bath sheets were available there. I would be happy to recommend this place, didn't want to leave.
Vincent
2022-07-20
8/10
I appreciated staff and facilities. Tbh, had a comfortable stay at time.
Nick
2022-07-19
8/10
Pleasant and clean place should have higher than 3 star rating, everything is great. The club double room is fine and fairly quiet. The location is marvellous, and the staff is polite. West End district certainly deserves to be visited.
Although we truly enjoyed the stay, a few staff members were not always friendly.
Patricia
2022-07-01
9/10
I liked this low-budget hotel and stayed for 1 night here. I did n't have time and did n't try the English breakfast. The property was set in an central area near to Edinburgh, a taxi and the old town on the side of Water of Leith. Had nice dainties at Cafe Modern Two, located next door to the hotel.
Gilbert
2022-06-15
8/10
The location was excellent: shops and amazing shops were within walking distance. The room I got was neat with ripped blinds, tea, iron.
Rachel
2022-06-14
8/10
Fairly clean hotel in a pretty building not far from the city centre.
Dust in the room.
Philip
2022-05-23
8/10
We did n't have time, so stayed here only for 1 night, nevertheless everything was perfectly fine. Warm room, fine complete with tea/coffee and ripped blinds a window that didnt close, as example, loved it. Our check-in was good.
Dick
2022-05-11
8/10
Loved staff and location, the hotel had essentials we needed: )
Oliver
2022-04-22
8/10
Great choice for xmas. The hotel was an interesting place for enjoying a pretty quiet area, adjacent to the hill and the city centre.
Joseph
2022-04-21
7/10
Excellent location and staff - they offered a pleasant stay in this property. The room was warm, with a bathroom for disable.
Ken
2022-03-29
8/10
The place is pleasant and clean, everything is great, it should have higher than 3 star rating. Good hot selection for breakfast with beans and beans for a hot breakfast, for instance.
Chris
2022-02-27
8/10
The rooms are reasonably large and quiet with iron, a mobility bathroom, tea. Set near Belford Bridge bus station.
Ruth
2022-02-11
8/10
Staff were accommodating and the service was good, it had fab location far away from the old city center. I came here for 11 nights and had a good stay.
Stuart
2022-01-27
9/10
Such a peaceful stay at this hotel. It was fairly clean, and I truly enjoyed great staff and location;)))
Fred
2022-01-07
7/10
The rooms were very fancy, staff was enthusiastic, the location was optimal. Tasty and light breakfast. Lots of various drinks, such as wines, champagne and great cocktails in the bar. Moreover, we parked our car nearby. All in all it was outstanding value for money, considering prices in Edinburgh.
Isaac
2021-12-14
9/10
Pleasant location, plentiful breakfast, cozy room with a priceless view. The staff was flexible, the place was clean. Fast check-out too. I loved that the hotel was 20 minutes drive from the airport.
Greg
2021-12-04
9/10
Every detail in this hotel was very good, I appreciated staff and rooms. It was within walking distance of Lezzetli, serving fast food.
Kenneth
2021-11-28
9/10
There were incredible location and staff, it worked well for me. The bedroom was separate, loved it. Friendliness of hotel staff. Medieval property in an largely residential area of Edinburgh.
Bert
2021-11-24
9/10
Fairly clean place, staff was welcoming.
Rick
2021-11-09
7/10
Responsive staff, exceptionally comfortable bed and elegant bathroom. Room was immaculate and exquisite, had dark furniture. There was a top-notch restaurant, stores and amazing stores next door. The snack bar in the hotel had lots of good wines, champagne and great cocktails throughout the day.
Wi-Fi was rather slow.
Jeff
2021-10-09
8/10
Great value considering prices in Edinburgh. Gorgeous breakfast and a comfy room : that's what we loved. It was a very relaxing stay, you could leave a car on site.
Alan
2021-09-28
5/10
Economical hotel and great value. The amazingly friendly staff and their attitude.
Shame the bathroom was tired.
Alexander
2021-09-06
8/10
Savoury breakfast, very gracious staff and location is unbelievable.
Phil
2021-08-18
8/10
The bed was neat, so we had a really great stay. Obliging staff and perfect service, PICTURESQUE location. Marvellous breakfast, best value. Good pool and public beach.
Jeff
2021-05-13
9/10
Buffet breakfast offers good choice of dishes, rooms are stocked and staff is vip! Reasonably spacious suite and really comfortable bed.
Can’t fault the property in any way.
Henry
2021-05-04
9/10
Soft beds, brilliant location, pretty clean. Beautifully decorated, very tidy room, everything was brand new. I loved the hotel, the staff was warm, great value.
Brian
2021-04-03
9/10
Absolutely brilliant hotel, enjoyable location, ideal room. Rather good buffet breakfast and good value. Spacious beds and air conditioning and hairdryer. Simple check-in, late check-out.
Charles
2021-03-23
9/10
cute location, nice sized room, approachable staff. the location is very close to a market and a shopping area. lovely breakfast with a huge variety of hot/cold dishes.
David
2021-02-23
8/10
We enjoyed staying in the place thanks to views and staff. Delicious cuisine. The shops and a market were right next door. Also, the area was really beautiful.
Les
2020-12-16
9/10
the breakfasts were nice and the service was exemplary. give kudos to receptionist.
Hilda
2020-08-14
9/10
Really LOVELY stay. Great location, helpful staff, comfy bed. The buffet breakfast had lots of choices.
Kevin
2020-03-26
9/10
5 minutes on foot from the haymarket train station. Plenty of restaurants to eat close by, like cafe modern two that was only 10 minutes' walk away.
Josh
2020-03-21
9/10
Staff at the hotel were efficient! The venue was reasonable value.
