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"Great location, 20 minute walk from not too far the city centre. Meals were cost effective"
Offering a restaurant, the 4-star smoke-free Novotel Edinburgh Centre hotel lies in the Tollcross district of Edinburgh, just a 12-minute walk from The Writers' Museum and 2.4 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. Providing guests with a heated swimming pool and a Jacuzzi and a sauna, the comfortable hotel is located not far from the Grassmarket.
The hotel has a central setting 2.5 km from Arthur's Seat, while natural sights like The Meadows are 950 metres away. The Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides history lovers with proximity to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" (0.9 km) and Dugald Stewart Monument (2.1 km). This accommodation is also a short way from the North Sea. The nearby landmarks of Edinburgh include the grand Victorian theatre "Royal Lyceum Theater", located a mere 6 minutes' walk away. There is West Port bus stop within reach of Novotel Edinburgh Centre hotel.
Furnished with a sofa bed and a study desk, some of the 180 rooms feature individual climate control and ironing equipment along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. The spacious bathrooms are appointed with bathrobes and a shower cap, and necessities such as a sink.
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8.4
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Royal Lyceum Theatre
350 m
Holyrood Park
1.7 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
650 m
Calton Hill
1.6 km
Holyrood House
750 m
Murrayfield Stadium
2.5 km
Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art
1.7 km
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Edinburgh
14 km
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
1.1 km
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Furnished with a sofa bed and a study desk, some of the 180 rooms feature individual climate control and ironing equipment along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. The spacious bathrooms are appointed with bathrobes and a shower cap, and necessities such as a sink.
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Gary
2024-06-04
8/10
The place was perfect, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We stayed in a superior king room with a beautiful view of the castle. The location couldn't be more particularly good and unbeatable to the Grassmarket.
Richard
2024-05-15
7/10
Fairly clean and fantastic place, delicious breakfast with plenty of options.
Ian
2024-03-29
7/10
The food is fabulous with a huge variety of options, including porridge, hot waffles, pancakes, fruit, and bacon.
Vincent
2024-03-04
9/10
Recently refurbished units with an outstanding view over the castle. Unbeatable location close to Grassmarket and affable staff.
Andy
2024-02-17
8/10
Everything was great, breakfast was particularly good and comprehensive. The staff were ready to help, and the services were great.
Brendan
2024-02-13
8/10
Recently refurbished and reasonably large rooms with separate bathrooms and coffee and tea making equipment, and a fridge.
Phyllis
2024-01-29
7/10
Delicious and comprehensive breakfast with a great selection of fab foods. Friendly and excellent staff at receptionist and breakfast, plus very good wi-fi.
Martin
2024-01-10
8/10
Ideal place, fairly clean, excellent value. Unbeatable location to Edinburgh's nightlife with views of the castle. Very good service, airy double room with the bar, castle view, as example. Delicious breakfast at the Novotel what a treat, efficient staff.
John
2024-01-06
9/10
The room we had included air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and a chair.
John
2024-01-05
7/10
The location was very central, just off taxis which was an additional expense as well as the castle, old town and Princes St. Easily reached Eat Well Kitchen, located at a moderate distance from the hotel, had lunch/dinner there.
The area was a little dirty.
Rebecca
2023-12-28
9/10
Got to the bus stop within 15 minutes walk, as it has fab location.
George
2023-12-27
8/10
Newly renovated, modern room with view of the castle, great facilities, as for instance, and exceptionally pleasant staff.
Alexander
2023-12-24
9/10
Make sure you stay in the double room with great facilities. Heating, a kettle, and an iron are available.
David
2023-12-14
9/10
Fairly clean venue with exceptionally good and comprehensive breakfasts and castle views. Stunning, magnificent location in good location for trams. 15 minutes' walk to Royal Mile.
Mark
2023-11-20
9/10
The service was terrific, the food was outstanding! Loved the double room we had with good tea and coffee facilities.
John
2023-11-09
8/10
Very nice modern building and rooms with convenient decoration. Had excellent a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea making equipment, and a hair dryer.
Bob
2023-11-08
5/10
In overall, the place is perfect, has friendly and excellent staff who provide excellent customer service. A superior double room in the foya breakfast + + has basic facilities you need.
The bathrooms are a bit small.
David
2023-11-06
7/10
Loved our superior queen room with great views. The breakfast was delicious and comprehensive at the Novotel what a treat, offered porridge, hot waffles, pancakes, fruit, and bacon. Decent central location adjacent to downtown, ten minute walk from nearest bus stop and the Grassmarket and Centre of town.
Paul
2023-10-24
8/10
It was in an unbeatable location with incredibly welcoming staff at receptionist and breakfast.
Robert
2023-10-18
9/10
Asked for double room and it was newly remodelled with great views of castle.
William
2023-10-10
9/10
The hotel was so close to the main Edinburgh sights, a bustling city centre, and local attractions thanks to its great and fab location.
Zoe
2023-10-01
9/10
The restaurant was relaxing for a good buffet breakfast, I tried fresh dishes. The bed was comfy and an air conditioner, a chair, and tea/coffee were a bonus.
Sean
2023-09-27
7/10
Great and fab location in Edinburgh, close to a concert st the Usher Hall and Close to the Grassmarket. Fashionable and lovely sized room with a heating system, a kettle and blackout curtains.
Gary
2023-09-22
9/10
This accommodation was in the very central location to the shops or attractions in both the New or Old Town.
Cyril
2023-09-22
9/10
Excellent staff that provided an excellent service and the setting was unbeatable. Porridge, hot waffles, pancakes, fruit, and bacon for breakfast were fabulous.
Andrew
2023-09-12
9/10
Fairly clean place with castle views and incredibly welcoming staff. Stunning, marvellous location close to the main tourist areas. And 5 mins walk to a historic fortress.
David
2023-09-07
7/10
Stunning and magnificent location, near visitor attractions. About 10 minutes walk from The Meadows.
Herbert
2023-08-21
8/10
It was easy to get wheelchair accessible room with great views of castle and separate WC and that's great.
John
2023-07-24
8/10
The breakfast was comprehensive for food or drinks, there were porridge, hot waffles, pancakes, fruit and bacon. Superior queen room had upgrades, it was newly remodelled and lovely sized.
David
2023-07-23
7/10
Perfect place, it has exceptionally pleasant staff on a night shift. The location is particularly good and perfect, 10 minutes' walk to Royal Mile. The hotel serves comprehensive breakfast.
Dale
2023-07-21
6/10
A normal double and beautifully designed room provided with a large double bed, adequate facilities, for example.
Not so good views from the window.
Maggie
2023-07-20
7/10
Efficient staff, lovely views of the castle too, everything is nice. The hotel is on a fab location really close to Centre and bus stops as well as the Main Station, attractions and bus route and nearby sites. The breakfast is delicious, truly enjoyed porridge, hot waffles, pancakes, fruit, and bacon. Very good service and the food is great.
Charles
2023-07-12
9/10
It boasts marvellous location just off shopping centre, the Xmas markets and the Kings' theatre. There is Cafe Truva nearby for a cup of coffee. The breakfast choices are awesome with egg free and the best honey.
William
2023-07-08
9/10
Fairly clean and nice size venue with perfect views. A huge variety of options, fine food. Normal double room with separate bathroom and a safe, a mini-fridge and a coffee/tea maker.
Ryan
2023-06-30
9/10
Good location, immensely pleasant staff at receptionist and breakfast. It was 22 mins drive to the airport. My room included a safe box, a little refrigerator, and coffee/tea makers.
David
2023-06-24
8/10
Incredible food, great service and excellent view of castle. Fashionable & new-fashioned room, coffee/tea making equipment and thick blackout curtains in there. Honest staff with great local knowledge. The in-house restaurant for a good buffet breakfast.
Duncan
2023-06-18
9/10
All in all everything was great, had a nice stay for a business trip. I loved having exceptionally good breakfast at the Novotel what a treat. The staff was courteous, the room was contemporary and functional with a view of the castle.
Glenn
2023-06-16
9/10
Its location just next door to a grand Victorian theatre was great and lovely. Moreover, the area was leisure.
Andrew
2023-06-16
7/10
The room was good sized with a fantastic view of Edinburgh Castle, large TV, for instance £ 54. The breakfast was delicious with veggie options and opened while late, as for instance, so much to pick from. The location was fab, the staff were affable.
The views were not very good.
Phil
2023-06-09
8/10
Great and lovely location, it was adjacent to Edinburgh Castle, Haymarket and the University, most tourist attractions & restaurants and easy to walk to restaurants.
Julia
2023-05-25
9/10
I loved to be in this place. The weather was wonderful, had nice stay for visit to Christmas Market and Night Lite. The staff were honest and the setting was great and stunning. I ate at the in-house restaurant near the hotel. Easy access to Edinburgh airport, which was about 21 minutes' drive away.
Helen
2023-05-23
7/10
The rooms - contemporary, functional with balloons, the sofa bed, safe.
Frank
2023-05-12
9/10
Spent 3 nights here with my kids, had a really nice stay overall. The hotel's location was unbeatable, so close to the so called '' restaurant '', bustle of the Royal Mile, and sightseeing areas. Didn't like when it was particularly hot outside, went to Mania to relax and grab some food. The staff were ready to help when needed.
Nathan
2023-04-27
7/10
I greatly enjoyed the stay here and would definitely come back. Had very comfortable stay for 4 nights. The location was marvellous and fab - within walking distance of everywhere I wanted to go. The nice personnel were ready to help.
Les
2023-04-26
8/10
Its amazing, very central location was a plus. It took only 10 minutes to walk to Lady Lawson Street bus stop. The double room we had was luxurious.
Edward
2023-04-21
7/10
My superior double room was equipped with tea/coffee and coffee/tea making machines. Its location was fab and quiet, near Edinburgh and Princes Street. The staff was superfriendly, provided a friendly check-in and a late check-out.
Andy
2023-04-20
7/10
The staff were ready to help all the time. Our room was huge and fashionable and complete with lovely bed, separate WC and Good View.
Alan
2023-04-13
7/10
The hotel was in a marvellous location, very close to the Grassmarket area. And we were so close to castle and grassmarket, everything, very central location, and the centre of Edinburgh and the castle. This room was good-sized with an amazing view of castle.
John
2023-04-03
8/10
Great location near the city center, and 10 minute walk from The Studio.
Kevin
2023-03-19
8/10
Recently refurbished unit with a bath.
Anne
2023-03-18
7/10
The rooms are normal double for the view of the castle. It has incredible location and nice gardens. Cafe Truva with coffee & goodies is 400 metres walk away.
Henry
2023-02-25
8/10
Our superior queen room was newly remodelled with a lovely view of castle. We loved porridge, hot waffles, pancakes, fruit and bacon for breakfast.
James
2023-01-27
8/10
Staff were accommodating, and facilities were really good here.
John
2023-01-22
8/10
Comfy bed in superior double room with air conditioning and tea/coffee.
Geoffrey
2023-01-11
6/10
It was a pleasant place, had amiable staff on the reception desk. The location was central, marvellous delightful in the newly refurbished area.
The room had not very good views.
John
2022-12-17
6/10
The hotel had a brilliant and best possible position, near Grassmarket. Lucky that it was at a short distance from Mania, offering food to go.
Its breakfast certainly should have been included.
James
2022-12-16
8/10
The place was clean and we loved double room. We appreciated a refrigerator, an electric kettle and an individual safe.
Grace
2022-12-16
9/10
Marvellous and easy location, a super close walk to D b Amusements. Also - short walk to castle as well as Edinburgh. Excellent castle view, practical room.
Ron
2022-12-03
7/10
Clean and special place, has exceptional views of the castle. Decent staff at receptionist and breakfast, everything is fantastic. The breakfast was warm and comprehensive, nice to have fruit, porridge, bacon, hot waffles and pancakes. It has quiet and incredible location a minute walk from Grassmarket.
Leonard
2022-11-23
8/10
There also was secure parking and nice pool. Central location of this family-friendly hotel was a bonus. The property was set in a great area.
Max
2022-11-09
7/10
The location was unbeatable, just 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile. The staff were exceptional and accommodating and the facilities were good. The room was airy, the breakfast was delicious and comprehensive.
Alfred
2022-11-07
8/10
The place was nicely presented and excellent, no complaint, would recommend. The breakfast was marvellous and satisfactory and the staff were pleasant. The room was fashionable and included coffee and tea making equipment, and a fridge. The hotel was situated in the central location close to centre. Also, I was 10 minutes by walk from The Links.
Tom
2022-11-06
9/10
It was important to get wheelchair accessible room with the sink outside the bathroom, Good View, the bar and that went well.
Bryan
2022-10-30
8/10
Excellent pool area, satisfactory and incredible breakfast with good options and egg free, for example. Warm superior double room with a fantastic view. All in all incredible setting not far from restaurants and the old town and all the attractions.
Beds were too hard.
James
2022-10-23
8/10
I enjoyed the double room, that was stylish. The facilities such as a refrigerator, an electric kettle and an individual safe were available. The location was fab - just 5 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. It was set in a lovely area.
Bertram
2022-10-15
9/10
Had an electronic key card, a work desk and coffee/tea making machines in my superior double room. The bed was extremely comfy with hypoallergenic pillows.
As for me, the area was quite dirty.
Scott
2022-10-03
9/10
We had spotless room with a fantastic view. Besides, the location was perfect for our stay, within 15 minutes' walk of The Real Mary King's Close. Furthermore, the area was great.
Amy
2022-09-23
8/10
Its location not too far from a combined museum was brilliant.
Huw
2022-09-13
7/10
The room was spotless and fashionable with lovely decor. We liked wake-up service available. The location was unbeatable and incredible to all tourist points of interest, you may take train on Edinburgh Waverley train station within 20 minutes walk from here.
Charles
2022-09-03
9/10
The place was fairly clean with an exceptional staff. A work desk, multi-channel television and a sitting area were available in our executive queen room. The staff were ready to help. Loved our stay.
Tom
2022-08-19
9/10
An electronic key card, a work desk and coffee/tea making machines available in the superior double room. Excellent bathroom with a rain douche. Excellent, superfriendly personnel on the reception desk. The pool area was nice too. Incredible and brilliant location in cafes nearby, good for visiting Edinburgh. And next to the restaurant, castle and grassmarket, and happy nature.
Gordon
2022-08-17
9/10
We really enjoyed our 2 nights here. The staff was welcoming on the reception desk. Had delightful and incredible meal in the bar.
Joe
2022-08-16
8/10
We enjoyed every detail about our really great 1 night stay here. The staff were ready to help, everyone was courteous and polite. Booked double room, that included a refrigerator, an electric kettle and an individual safe. It was in a central setting near the Castle.
Frederick
2022-08-03
9/10
Staff and location were ideal and I loved it. You could leave a car onsite. My stay here was very lovely.
Stuart
2022-07-27
8/10
We loved having a bath. The hotel had a peaceful location near Co-op Food. Plus it was within 15 minutes walking from the downtown.
John
2022-07-02
7/10
Thanks, I will be back, loved this hotel. Nice location and staff, the property is fairly clean. The rooms are decent sized with a view and the overall experience is wonderful.
Ross
2022-06-13
9/10
Spent here 3 peaceful days and would definitely come back. Everything was good, courteous staff, exceptionally good views of the castle. The room was quiet, the location was magnificent central. There was a great restaurant not too far from the hotel. We booked double room and could use wake-up service, available in it.
Jock
2022-06-11
8/10
We would be happy to recommend staying at this family-friendly hotel. It's clean with a central location right near Castle. A 5-minute walk will take you to Mania, where you can eat.
George
2022-06-05
9/10
Fairly clean, good value hotel, its location was fab and not far from the main shops.
Jill
2022-04-18
9/10
By and large, it was ideal place for sightseeing in Edinburgh, had much fun and met decent staff on the reception desk. The hotel room was huge with castle view.
Will
2022-04-10
7/10
We have stayed in this contemporary hotel for 2 nights, everything was very good, the location was perfect near the Castle. Well-appointed room and lovely communication with the staff. The breakfast was savoury for the price; and the staff was fantastically friendly!
Jerry
2022-02-10
9/10
Superb facilities and a MARVELLOUS breakfast. Bed was newly renovated, I enjoyed it. Sweet staff were ready to help.
Bryan
2022-02-02
9/10
Kind staff, best possible location, great beds. Huge unit. The breakfast was superb, a wide range of choice. Exceptional service and a clean pool onsite.
Cecil
2022-01-24
9/10
Its staff and rooms were very good that's why I enjoyed the place.
Pete
2022-01-15
8/10
I loved every detail here, including staff and location, that were fab. Exceptionally good view, lovely bar - everything was really good. I had a lovely experience.
Joey
2022-01-02
9/10
I loved the hotel, it had excellent location and staff. The room I booked was cleaned and available with large TV as well as sofa. Found in a really crowded part of the town. There were plenty of restaurants to eat, like Piccolino that was only 5 minutes' walk away.
John
2021-11-18
8/10
It was an affordable, economical hotel with brilliant staff. Exceptional location, walking distance to D b Amusements. The property had comfortable bedrooms.
David
2021-10-10
7/10
We liked hotel's staff and atmosphere.
Joseph
2021-08-21
9/10
This is an excellant modern hotel with a very decent location and apologetic stuff. Hearty breakfast selection, bacon, hot waffles, fruit, pancakes and oatmeal.
George
2021-08-13
9/10
The hotel was fairly clean & the staff were outstandingly accommodating, the bed was lovely. Had complementary drinks in the music bar in the evening.
Denise
2021-07-31
9/10
We had a great time staying at this hotel. Very well equipped rooms, considerable staff, very comfy beds. Loved air conditioner, flat-screen television and coffee facilities in the room.
Bill
2021-07-27
9/10
Flexible staff, light rooms and easy location. The service was brilliant too. We liked a trendy restaurant with a vegetarian menu.
John
2021-07-03
6/10
I loved the chic-style building and my gorgeous room. The breakfast was incredible, lovely location. Hotel was clean. Generally service was nice too. Moreover, I parked at the on site.
Wi-Fi was pretty slow.
Daniel
2021-04-24
8/10
Fabulous staff, immaculate and absolutely fantastic room. Prime location not too far away from royal mile👍
Robert
2021-02-16
9/10
The hotel was handy, the room was practical and I liked exceptional staff. Breakfast was comprehensive and had variety of options - fruit, pancakes, hot waffles, bacon and oatmeal. Brilliant location with SUCH GOOD views.
Willie
2021-01-04
8/10
we truly enjoyed our 2 nights stay. very clean and well-kept place. the restaurant was located within 500 metres. we had a beautiful and pretty room.
Elizabeth
2020-05-16
7/10
short way from royal mile that was our destination. private parking was provided to the guests. we recommend this property to everyone. near the airport, 9 miles.
