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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3.0 star property
Hotel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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Bar (on property)
Lounge
Reception
Lounge
Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DG
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Executive Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Executive Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Club Double Room Without a Window | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Club Double Room Without a Window

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Twin Room Without a Window | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Club Twin Room Without a Window

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Or Twin Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Or Twin Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Club Double Room Without A Window

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End hotel, you'll find Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • George Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Pal - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh
As a guest of Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Britannia Hotel Edinburgh also features a front-desk safe and a television in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edinburgh hotel.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh offers 178 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs.

This Edinburgh hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 14 for adults and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 14 for adults, and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Britannia Hotel Edinburgh to the airport?

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh is 7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

As of Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh on Nov 24, 2025 start from $82.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Britannia Hotel Edinburgh have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh.

How close is Britannia Hotel Edinburgh to the beach?

This hotel is 4.5 mi (20-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 15.9 mi (39-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Britannia Hotel Edinburgh offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12 and 14 for adults, GBP 6 and 7 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 7.50 per day.

Does Britannia Hotel Edinburgh have a pool?

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh does not have a pool.

Does Britannia Hotel Edinburgh have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Britannia Hotel Edinburgh to downtown Edinburgh?

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh is 1.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 327 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 249 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 246 out of 1313 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok stay

Food buffet was good but a bit disorganised. Bed is ok, room spacious. Clean. Hotel is very dated from outside but not as bad inside. Stay was fine really. Location is lovely and quiet and a 15min walk to haymarket
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Really good location for walking from Murrayfield. We were back 30 mins after the concert. Only negative was that our toilet didn't flush.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Careen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly staff apart from one gentleman on reception. Rooms very tired and dated, very hot and the bed was very uncomfortable. Will never stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is due for a remodel, and is showing its age, but don't let that discourage you. The staff were great, and were always friendly, warm and welcoming. The room we had was fairly spacious and clean. The morning buffet didn't serve any surprises, but the food was decent, affordable and filled us up. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room has no windows, cost nearly £300 a night for a very uncomfortable twin dated room, seemed ber
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

£380 one night total rip off

Can’t believe we paid £380 for a one night stay here no breakfast included. Room was small only two sockets in the room to use Walls paper thin so got no sleep Typical example of ripping people off because there was a gig on We stayed in Cardiff two weeks previously and the room was immaculate compared to this and only £120 including breakfast and yes there was a gig in Cardiff but we did not get robbed Would never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mareena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disappointed the breakfast wasn’t included for the price. Noisy room as based on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of Edinburgh city centre, need transport or taxi clean, tidy, staff were friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yogendra Reddy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

laura

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Uncomfortable beds, very basic

No access to rooms early. Came in off a red eye and requested early access to room if available. No response from hotel on email. Was able to check in bags to a secured room and comeback at 3pm First room was a double bed (booked 2 singles) Second room was given but beds were like sleeping on a box spring. Very uncomfortable and worn Happy to leave after 2 nights and find better accommodation for the same price Would not stay there or recommend to anyone 30min walk to downtown Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

julie

Traveled with partner
Not informed of limited parking, not given help in locating parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were on the top floor facing the reception area, the window didnt close properly and the was a constant loud noise (possibly something like an air conditioning unit). The curtains weren't fit for purpose as the walls sloped in. The shower wasn't very powerful. To me it felt like the reception area had been modernised but as soon as you walked through the door the accommodation that had been forgotten about, the lifts were tatty on missing buttons amd the rooms were poorly finished off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Does the job ,but no frills

This is a basic hotel, clean and tidy. OK for a couple of nights. No food options other than breakfast which we didn't have so can't comment on that. The room was spacious and clean but no frills, ie no towel rails,toilet roll holder or wardrobe. Beds were very comfy however. This place is a bit out of the way but in a nice area about 15mins walk to the tram stop to get into the centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Inna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's an older building, our room was next to supply room, so the stuff was walking, talking, moving things all the time, and we could hear every sound. Walking to the citi center, the Castle and the Royal Mile - at least 30 minutes, or even longer. (Definitely not 19 minutes, as they advertise) On a positive side - everyone we interacted with, was nice, friendly, and helpful. There is a path, just steps from the main entrance, on the other side of the parking lot, that leads to a nice little creek, and you can go for a lovely walk along the water, surrounded by greenery, away from the cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for short stays

Quick easy check in, comfortable amenities and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WORST HOTEL

I've traveled extensively and can confidently say this hotel stands out as the worst I've ever experienced. After a long day of travel, we arrived at 14:25 and politely requested to check in, only to be met with rudeness from the reception staff. We waited until 15:00, and it was only after we voiced our concerns again that we were handed off to a much friendlier colleague. Despite paying over £400 for a standard room over two nights, our experience was far from satisfactory. We were shocked to see that the average wait time to check in exceeded an hour, indicating a complete lack of concern from the staff. The hotel's condition was appalling, reminiscent of a cheap, rundown B&B. It felt tired, dirty, and neglected. Just walking past the restaurant was off-putting, and we didn't have the courage to order food during our stay. I've stayed in hostels that offer far better standards. Our bedroom was in dismal shape—mold everywhere, peeling silicone, a blocked toilet, and poor shower pressure. The carpet was so filthy that we could see bugs crawling around. We left feeling grimy and eager to get home for a proper wash. The manager should be embarrassed by these conditions, but it seems they prioritise profit over customer satisfaction and that’s just the way it is, the mistake is booking this hotel, expecting the place to match the price, please remember it is Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family

Good clean hotel

We walked to hotel from Waverley Rail station was 30 min walk. Get a taxi if got cases and bags. Lovely walk otherwise to Princes street. Can walk to town centre by side of river through Leith Gardens. Lovely walk. Hotel staff were quick to book us in. room was lovely, big, clean, tea coffee milk biscuits. Shower, hair and soap in bathroom. Shower curtain was spotlessly clean. Lovely big soft towels. We were overlooking the river which was nice. We had a very pretty lounge next to our room. Staff were very friendly and on hand for any questions or replenishment of room stuff. Didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment on that but smelt lovely when walking through main lobby. Would recommend this hotel, if able to walk okay but if unsteady on feet you would need to get a taxi ( plenty about) as hotel is down a very steep curvy road from main road to hotel at side of river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very dissatisfied

I’ve never been to a hotel where the rooms aren’t made up daily and the towels aren’t changed when left in shower. The overall state of the hotel was shabby. I never requested a disabled room which is what we got upon arrival. The price we paid should have included breakfast at least I’ve stayed in many hotels on buisines and this hotel was one of the worst I have been to .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025