Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, nestled near Edinburgh Castle, offers a warm welcome with a bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy the convenience of multilingual staff, luggage storage, tour assistance, vending machine snacks or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 29 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 11 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk
Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Wee Vault Edinburgh - 9 min walk
The Haymarket Bar - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Platform 5 - 11 min walk
The Palmerston - 8 min walk
About this property
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
When you stay at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and English breakfast is available daily. Also, Murrayfield Stadium and Grassmarket are a short five-minute drive away. The breakfast and location get good marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Haymarket Tram Station is 11 minutes away.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
178 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Check-out time is 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
There are 60 parking spaces at the property. All guests using the car park must register their car details at reception. Failure to do so could result in a parking penalty. The car park is operated by a third party.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*
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Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 7.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Deep-pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath only
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Desk chair
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guest rooms for an extra charge
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 to 14 for adults and GBP 6 to 7 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 7.50 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Britannia Hotel Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of GBP 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 7.50 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Britannia Hotel Edinburgh like?
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh is in West End, a short 12-minute walk from Princes Street and 14 minutes' walk from George Street. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh Reviews
Reviews
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Great hotel
Great front of house
Really enjoyed it good from start to finish
No problems.
SHARON
SHARON, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Jul 2025
It was good
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Jun 2025
Gentleman on reception gave 1st class service an checkin
Hotel is a bit dated
Location excellent
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Jul 2025
Would recommend a stay here!
Staff were very helpful and friendly, beds were clean and comfortable, slept well. Bathroom was spotless and looked like it had just been upgraded. 😁 Overall a good night over with a delicious breakfast (which offered a great selection of food and beverages to choose from) ❤️
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1-night trip
6/10 Good
25 Jun 2025
Could be better.
Old hotel, with old equipment which is not up to date. we stayed 2 nights in this hotel and slept well. Breakfast was ok, staff was helpfull.
Stephan
Stephan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2025
Comfy and a nice area
10 minute walk from Haymarket railway station beds comfortable rooms spacious had all the mod cons iron and board in room as well very quiet.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Jul 2025
Was ok
Room was fine. All staff were not a bit friendly, no smiling or friendliness, really need some training in this area. Outside was tired and needs sorting out
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
31 May 2025
The hotel is looking quite tired.
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
Friendly staff, good location, clean and quiet.
Florentin
Florentin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2025
Enjoyed my visit staff very helpful and polite will stay again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Jun 2025
The double room was a good size but the beds definitely need the mattresses changed. Huge dip right down the middle. Staff was very nice but unless you buy the full breakfast couldn’t just get a cup of coffee in the morning.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2025
Very good
The stay was very pleasant; the room was spacious, beautiful, and bright. The bed was very comfortable. It was nice to find a kettle and cups to make tea, along with some typical biscuits. The only thing that could be improved is the cleanliness, but overall, it was excellent.
Silvia
Silvia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
9 Jul 2025
Ok for a very budget hotel.
It was ok. Only had one pillow. Never had any extra towels nor did the clean or do anything I asked for like clean towels. Hotel is very very old. Toilet cracked lots of holes in the walll. Very far off the beaten track.i guess you get what you pay for a 2 star hotel
Lysanne
Lysanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Had great stay accommodation basic but comfortable breakfast spot on I will go again
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jun 2025
It was a great check in got in early but when we got in the room we had 2 ask 4 shower gel , the room was clean but had 2 hld the shower head it wouldnt stay in the holder but generally fine
agnes
agnes, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Mar 2025
Room was nice
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
Itsbin a lovely location near Dean Village
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Feb 2025
Great reasonably priced hotel for a short break in Edinburgh.
Kerry
Kerry, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
28 Jun 2025
No room cleaning.
We stayed for 4 nights.
The room was not cleaned during our stay.
When I asked at the front desk, I was told that housekeeping did not clean a room unless we stay for 1 week! We had to go to the desk to ask for coffee, sugar, milk and toilet roll.
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Great place to stay, bit of a distance from Edinburgh main places but walkable if in Edinburgh again I would stay
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Nice place
MEHULKUMAR
MEHULKUMAR, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jun 2025
Adequate
The staff were helpful, but there weren't enough of them and waits for service were long. The hotel was a little shabby and could use an update. It was reasonably clean and comfortable enough. Other than the long wait to check in, no complaints. Everything was ok.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Apr 2025
The property itself was nice, bed was comfy and location was nice.
Staff were pretty rude on arrival.
Sinead
Sinead, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2025
First time staying here. Friendly staff
jenny
jenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
The staff were lovely the rooms were lovely and clean comfortable sleep id definitely recommend this one and affordable will return nice :)