"Good location, incredibly convenient hop on hop off bus stop just outside and near castle"
"It was super clean, next to the train station, near the castle, short walk to centre"
Providing guests with parking, a gift shop and a luggage room, the traditional 3-star Grassmarket Hotel is located in the cosmopolitan district of Edinburgh, within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Boasting a splendid view of city, the venue offers an English menu and 42 air-conditioned rooms.
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland is 0.3 km from the accommodation, while The Robertson Mausoleum is settled 0.3 km away. The city centre is also 1 km away. Grassmarket Hotel is a short driving distance of BT Murrayfield Stadium.
Rooms offer tea and coffee making equipment, and smoke detectors. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a tub, hair dryers and a shower cap, while feather pillows and linens invite a good night's rest.
Grassmarket Hotel serves a full English breakfast in the morning. Guests can enjoy British and Scottish meals at The Last Drop within 5 minutes' walk of the property. The Irish bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Edinburgh Waverley train station is in the immediate vicinity, 850 metres away. A shared lounge, a flat screen TV and a bar are also provided on site.
8.2
Very Good
Based on 2439 reviews
Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 11:00
Children and extra beds
All children under the age of 2 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under the age of 2 may stay for free in a cot.
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24-hour reception
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24-hour security
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Electric kettle
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No smoking on site
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No pets allowed
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Royal Lyceum Theatre
650 m
Holyrood Park
1.6 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
1000 m
Calton Hill
1.1 km
Holyrood House
250 m
Murrayfield Stadium
2.9 km
Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art
1.9 km
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Edinburgh
14 km
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
600 m
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8.2
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Alison
2024-04-07
8/10
This hotel is perfectly located 2 km away from a victorian museum. What's more, it's around 10-15 minutes walk from the heart of the city. The attached restaurant is good for breakfast.
John
2024-04-05
7/10
Everything was second to none, the continental breakfast was totally worth it. We had an excellent bedroom.
Guy
2024-04-04
7/10
The breakfast was warm with as many refills and smoked salmon, and the Irish bar was a plus. Hotel's location was marvellous and stunning, in the attached pub next door.
James
2024-03-30
7/10
Stylish, fairly clean venue with marvellous and unbeatable location short walk to all major sightseeing areas, and quaint shops. Excellant personnel in the history of the planet as receptionist.
Desmond
2024-03-07
9/10
The room was beautifully decorated and well-appointed and the beds where very clean. The continental breakfast was warm with a lot of items to choose from.
David
2024-03-01
9/10
Located in the centre of the city. A nice size room and super fast internet, a storage, and a safe inside.
Edward
2024-02-17
9/10
Well-designed and modern room with a storage space and a hair dryer, loved it. The views of the old town were perfect. The location was marvellous, to the grassmarket and the interior design was nice.
Edward
2024-01-29
7/10
All in all - had a relaxing 3 night stay. They provided a hearty breakfast with tea or coffee, toast and smoked salmon.
Peter
2024-01-17
7/10
Fantastic location and fairly clean place, I loved extremely accommodating and exceptionally kind staff. The service was courteous, the staff was willing to help. The hotel was perfectly situated, 15 mins walk from the city centre.
Edward
2023-12-29
7/10
The stay here was really nice, truly enjoyed the hotel, it was fairly clean with unbeatable and particularly good location so close to Close to many pubs / restaurants and close to the train station. All the staff was extraordinarily friendly and affable, solved my issues. The attached restaurant for breakfast and the Irish bar.
Alexander
2023-12-26
8/10
No complaints whatsoever, overall it's charming old and great looking place with friendly efficient staff in the history of the planet as receptionist. The location is magnificent and stunning, to Princes gardens.
Jessica
2023-12-04
8/10
Overall had really good stay on holidays. The staff was willing to help, they were all exceptionally welcoming and patient people. The bedroom was extremely pleasant and themed. Had functional bathroom with all essentials. The location was excellent, not far from Near also from the train station, Edinburgh-plenty of bars and restaurants and the city center on Grassmarket, in a very nice area. Moreover, Grand Central Hall was nearby.
Debbie
2023-11-27
9/10
It is perfectly situated central to sights.
Ken
2023-11-17
9/10
Themed and brand-new room, nice hot breakfast.
Joe
2023-11-15
9/10
Good looking hotel overall, it has helpful staff and is perfectly located short walk to A WONDERFUL PUB, BIDDY MULLIGANS and the city center on Grassmarket in.
Paul
2023-11-11
8/10
Everything was second to none, wonderful little hotel. Lots of hearty and good breakfast options. Early check in & the service was admirable. Excellent internet, parking on-site.
Albert
2023-11-05
9/10
The place was perfectly positioned, just close to a standing tower. The rooms were reasonably priced and stocked, included a storage space and a hair dryer.
Peter
2023-10-26
7/10
Gorgeous hotel with very pleasant employees in the history of the planet as receptionist Marvellous location - next to the centre of tge Old Town, the castle which is a closer and nicer walk, and a club/pub which starts playing music at 8 am and finished at 1 am. About 5 minutes walk from The Real Mary King's Close. Cosy atmosphere and Irish bar.
Peter
2023-10-16
8/10
Fast WiFi, a storage, and a safe box available in the suite.
Steve
2023-10-15
8/10
The hotel is perfectly located in the centre of Edinburgh. It has very efficient and wonderfully helpful staff members with great customer service.
Henry
2023-10-13
9/10
Brand-new room and ultra modern bathroom with a great shower and a shower. Clean modern facilities there.
John
2023-10-12
8/10
The hotel was stylish and unique, and the staff were amicable, truly enjoyed the incredible location right by bars and restaurants close, local pubs, and Victoria Street. It was perfectly located not too far from a historic fortress. Ate at the attached restaurant for breakfast. The team provided a friendly service. I had a really nice stay.
Howard
2023-10-10
9/10
It was perfectly located, really close to Co-op Food and 300 metres away from Greyfriars Bobby's Grave.
Anthony
2023-10-04
9/10
Cute little venue, delightful food, incredible location near to restaurants. Hearty breakfast, a wide range of meals.
Paul
2023-10-03
8/10
We had a themed suite with clean comfortable beds.
Jim
2023-10-01
7/10
Had really nice stay on a business trip, the staff were extremely polite, location was amazing near to all attraction. Greyfriars Bobby's Grave was perfectly located very close to the hotel. Plus it was max 10 mins walk to the lake.
Keith
2023-09-17
8/10
The hotel is fantastic and fairly clean, has brilliant views of the old town. The venue is perfectly located in the old center of Edinburgh.
Joe
2023-09-10
8/10
We were there for 1 day, everything was second to none, really enjoyed its perfect and nice location right by Greyfriars Bobby and the amazing National Museum of Scotland and castle and restaurants.
Eddie
2023-08-23
8/10
Everything was second to none, including extremely helpful staff with great customer service. The room was brand-new and well priced, with individual full size beds, nice touches plus great tea, slept really well.
Arthur
2023-08-17
7/10
Hearty breakfast available.
Ivor
2023-08-15
8/10
The hotel was absolutely fantastic and I loved the streets of Edinburgh. Incredibly nice employees with great customer service and kept the property clean. I was there for 3 nights and ate at attached restaurant for breakfast. It was in a very central setting right in the centre of things.
Peter
2023-08-05
8/10
Overall a very nice stay on a business trip.
Sam
2023-07-29
7/10
Perfectly placed for exploring the city.
Simon
2023-07-20
7/10
The venue is stylish and modern, its location is amazing, very close to National Museum of Scotland, the cathedral and independent shops.
Chris
2023-07-14
8/10
A nice size units with kettle and a TV plus bathroom, amazingly helpful employees. Perfect and exceptionally nice location, a short walk to a long - standing tower.
Kenneth
2023-06-15
7/10
We ate at a nice restaurant for breakfast. The staff greeted us with a smile and was willing to help. The hotel was perfectly located, right at a long-standing tower.
Anthony
2023-06-07
9/10
The hotel was immaculate and well-appointed, with a great view and spacious rooms. The breakfast was abundant and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The location in a nice area made it easy to explore the city.
There was nothing I didn't like.
Leonard
2023-06-07
8/10
A good looking hotel with very amiable employees in the history of the planet as receptionist. Brand-new and well priced room with ultra modern bathroom and down pillows. A lot of delightful options for meal.
Jamie
2023-06-07
7/10
Good looking hotel with particularly nice view of the old town. Brand-new and well priced rooms, thematically designed in the unique style. Comfortable bed for sleeping. Perfectly located venue, so close to the city center on Grassmarket in and bars and cafes a stone's throw. Besides, easy to get to a standing tower, only 5 minutes walk.
John
2023-05-31
8/10
The units were airy and the staff were pleasant and accommodating people in the history of the planet as receptionist.
Peter
2023-05-20
8/10
Wonderful little hotel located in a very popular area close enough to Near to the castle, Pubs and Restaurants and many pubs/restaurants and the Royal Mile. Hearty and warm breakfast with toast and smoked salmon, as example.
Alexander
2023-04-08
5/10
Early check-in, perfect location short walk to pathway, right in the centre of town so ideal for sightseeing and public transport. 5 minutes' walk to a standing tower.
Bustling area.
Maurice
2023-03-23
7/10
Perfectly positioned to Edinburg attractions. Again, walking distance to a long - standing tower. Sensational breakfast, airy suite. Fabulous meals.
Ed
2023-03-12
7/10
Particularly good and fab location in the centre of town, minutes from a historic fortress. Based short walk to the Grassmarket outside and all attractions, restaurants, shops, bars and pubs.
Johnny
2023-03-06
7/10
Sensational continental breakfast in the bar. Themed suite, comfortable beds. Incredible and brilliant location right in the centre of Edinburgh and easy access to shops and interesting independent shops. Situated only 1 km from Co-op Food.
Nicholas
2023-02-08
7/10
It's the first place where the staff was willing to help. The location is brilliant and best possible, 5 minutes' walk to a combined museum. And it's not too far from downtown.
Reg
2023-01-23
7/10
Generally, loved this absolutely fantastic accommodation with outstandingly accommodating staff with great customer service.
George
2023-01-04
8/10
Airy, compact unit with heating, excellent climate control, as example.
James
2022-12-23
9/10
Quirky, fairly clean hotel for exploring the city. Very comfy bed in the suite, plus a private safe, central heating and an iron/ironing board. Nice interior design.
Roland
2022-12-11
9/10
The best thing is location - adjacent to historic Edinburgh as well as tram.
Frank
2022-12-09
8/10
The hotel is quirky and nestled in a lovely building. Nice interior and spotless and stylish rooms. Stunning and handy location, 5 minutes' walk to Co-op Food. Positioned in the shopping area. Irish bar with warm drinks.
Lewis
2022-12-03
8/10
Had a really lovely time. It was fairly clean, and the people were attentive. The room was tidy and bright, with a private safe, central heating and an iron/ironing board.
Archie
2022-11-21
8/10
The location was unbeatable and fab, just 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile. Compact rooms with great tea, very comfortable bed and shower, felt like home.
Sara
2022-11-13
9/10
I enjoyed its staff and rooms, amazing building. The rooms at this small hotel were huge and bright. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, I enjoyed it.
Edward
2022-10-25
9/10
A compact room provided with 2 kids kids, coffee facilities plus comfortable beds. Stunning and best possible location central to everything, in the great area.
Julia
2022-10-12
7/10
Everything was second to none, personnel was patient. The staff greeted everyone and was willing to help. The rooms were unique and silent and with shower, a toilet attached, as for instance. It was perfectly located, next to The Hub.
The breakfast should have been included.
Kenneth
2022-10-11
7/10
The hotel was not only fairly clean but quirky in every way. The staff were efficient and amicable and the design was nice. Our suite was equipped with a private safe, central heating and an iron/ironing board. The location of the property was stunning and handy, by the castle.
Natalie
2022-10-07
8/10
Marvellous and brilliant location, close to The Hub. And close to Grassmarket and old town. An electric kettle, air conditioning and an individual safe were convenient. Accommodating staff team at all times.
Harvey
2022-09-28
9/10
Excellent staff and location, I loved it. Comfy beds and central heating, a personal safe and multi-channel television.
Robert
2022-09-08
8/10
Loved very good location and rooms, all was fairly clean. The room was huge, with a wide single bed.
Catherine
2022-09-06
9/10
The room itself was spotless with the bedroom and very comfortable bed provided. The breakfast had plenty of fab food and drinks. Every stuff member I met was willing to help.
Roy
2022-08-31
8/10
Besides, the location was unbeatable and fab for our stay, within 15 minutes' walk of a Leith street.
Emily
2022-08-28
9/10
The room was huge and had an iron with ironing board, an electronic key card, tea and coffee making equipment. We were in a magnificent and unbeatable location just a short stroll away from a Leith street.
Terry
2022-08-22
9/10
Quirky, fairly clean hotel with welcoming and attentive staff and an Irish bar. Down pillows, very comfy bed. Marvellous and stunning location a 10-15 minute walk from a historic fortress. And really close to a lively area close to the Castle, and bars. Good for exploring the city.
Robin
2022-08-17
8/10
The location was magnificent - within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go.
Joseph
2022-08-16
9/10
Everything was great and clean, I loved staff and rooms.
Allan
2022-08-16
8/10
The suite was warm and had a private safe, central heating and an iron/ironing board. The location of the hotel was fab - within easy walking distance of a combined museum.
Francis
2022-07-22
8/10
Liked my suite with comfortable beds, bottled water, as for instance.
Grant
2022-07-13
8/10
The room was fashionable with a wide single bed and had a safe, multi-channel TV and coffee/tea makers.
Wayne
2022-06-04
8/10
The breakfast was very tasty with lots of products.
Robert
2022-06-01
7/10
Perfect and clean hotel with perfect location and rooms.
Gregory
2022-04-23
7/10
Loved hotel' s location and staff, had a nice stay in a lovely venue situated in an amazing part of historic Edinburgh. I was offered a fantastic breakfast at a fixed price. Everything was excellent, no complains at all, I would recommend it.
Pamela
2022-04-23
8/10
Brand-new venue, lively bar area, ideal location close to attractions.
Roy
2022-04-05
8/10
All was spotless, I loved beautiful location and staff. The rooms were good sized with comfy beds. The breakfast was included and had lots of meals. Everything was simply perfect.
Paul
2022-03-19
9/10
I liked this ideal hotel, its magnificent location and welcoming staff.
Alex
2022-03-09
9/10
Certainly a such great experience for short stay in Edinburgh.
Caroline
2022-02-28
8/10
We enjoyed staff and rooms, every detail required. The hotel was located really close to a pub. We could also visit a historic fortress.
Malcolm
2022-02-26
8/10
I stayed here 1 night and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I stayed in suite which was perfect for me.
Joe
2022-01-07
8/10
I truly enjoyed breathtaking location, so helpfull staff and pet-friendly room. Room was great value. Lots of amazing food for buffet breakfast. The hotel was ideally situated. The pool was lovely and I had relaxing drinks in the sky bar.
John
2021-11-20
8/10
It was a very comfortable stay, comfortable place.
Jack
2021-11-17
9/10
I enjoyed brilliant location and very knowledgeable staff. Free breakfast, exceptional service. The rooms were efficient and efficient. Well-maintained pool too. Lovely garden outside. Ideally located hotel.
Shawn
2021-11-15
7/10
Location was picturesque, I liked beautiful rooms and funny staff. Super restaurant and Irish bar on-site. Efficient check in and perfect service throughout my stay.
Hugh
2021-09-30
8/10
Cordial staff, marvelous location, superb food. Wine bar and nice pool. Hotel was reasonably priced, outstanding value for money as opposed to other options.
Charles
2021-09-26
7/10
The location was very pretty and the room was adequate and extremely pleasant. The food here was great and the breakfast was tasteful! Everything was pleasant as expected, but the bathroom was very small. Service in the hotel was decent too.
Alfred
2021-09-17
8/10
Outstanding value for money in a very industrial area. Perfectly fine property, spotless, its staff and location were incredible. I loved a nice decor and chic furniture.
Don
2021-08-21
8/10
satisfactory breakfast, perfect and incredible room, brilliant stuff. the hotel is in a lovely position and the airport is 9 miles away.
Roger
2021-08-07
8/10
It made my trip to Edinburgh an ENJOYABLE experience. The location was excellent and room was huge, I loved pleasant staff. Good food combined with great service.
Paul
2021-06-11
8/10
I enjoyed it, location and staff were okay! The staff did all they can for a very special stay.
John
2021-06-04
8/10
The reception was warm, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Robert
2021-05-24
9/10
The bed was comfortable enough, so we had a brilliant stay. Extremely clean place and WELCOMING service. Everything was fine and within 26 minutes' drive of Edinburgh airport.
William
2021-03-23
9/10
I loved truly wonderful location and how the place is impeccably clean. The waite staff were happy to help, overall really supper friendly people.
Paul
2021-03-02
9/10
Trendy looking hotel with very good value for money in an enjoyable location. Close to stores and a market in Edinburgh. Plus it was in a lovely area. My room was luxurious, good sized, quiet clean😀👌
Fred
2020-10-07
9/10
The awesome place to stay in Edinburgh. Alright food quality: )
Emma
2020-09-30
8/10
Location and staff were great, we also enjoyed city centre views. Fantastic decor, good sized room. Stopped by zaza's coffee house to get some coffee and treats, it's around 4-6 minutes away by foot from the venue, recommend.
George
2020-05-12
8/10
good position and okay room. great stay overall.
Arthur
2020-04-19
9/10
The restaurant was located within 100 metres. The hotel met expectation.
Simon
2020-01-17
8/10
Position not far from scottish national gallery and only a short distance to edinburgh castle. Great view from the bedroom.
