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Grassmarket hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Lobby sitting area
Comfy Twin or Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfy+ Quad | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JR
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Military Tattoo Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfy Twin or Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfy Twin or Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfy+ Triple | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfy+ Triple

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfy+ Quad | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfy+ Quad

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cosy Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 80 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel places you steps from Grassmarket and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grassmarket hotel

3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Grassmarket hotel, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Grassmarket hotel also features a front-desk safe and an elevator.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Grassmarket hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Grassmarket hotel to the airport?

Grassmarket hotel is 8.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grassmarket hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grassmarket hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $325, including 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 Grassmarket hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grassmarket hotel.

How close is Grassmarket hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (17-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 15 mi (36-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grassmarket hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grassmarket hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grassmarket hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Grassmarket hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Grassmarket hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Grassmarket hotel have a pool?

Grassmarket hotel does not have a pool.

Does Grassmarket hotel have a restaurant?

Grassmarket hotel is home to Biddy Milligan, which features light fare and brunch.

Does Grassmarket hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grassmarket hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Grassmarket hotel is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Grassmarket hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, great location, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The crew is really polite and the rooms are great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. The staff is really friendly and polite. The rooms are clean and comfortabel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good clean room Great staff already booked for November
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARCOS

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Prateek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cute hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Torstein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean room. Nice staf. The hotel has a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the castle and the golden mile, friendly staff, nice rooms
Edinburgh Castle
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in awesome location. We were able to walk to the castle, do th royal mile down to the palace and then walk up Carlton hill in a great day out, then walk back to our room from there and have a great meal and a Guinness at the Irish pub next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Konran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Varied and well cooked
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great space, wonderful staff, and amazing location to explore Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Yulanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location to tourist spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jo Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. We especially loved Jack on reception he was very funny and so welcoming. Everything about the whole area was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, big breakfast. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fun location close to all the amazing attractions in Edinburgh old town. Captured the spirit and vibe of Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a very centra location, and we loved that. The rooms are small—as expected but the space is well laid out. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are quiet. A great stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025