New Town Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Exterior
Restaurant
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center retreat .At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit George Street and Princes Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Royal Mile is within half a mile (1 km) and Edinburgh Castle is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SushiSamba - ‬4 min walk

About this property

New Town Hotel

4-star hotel near Royal Mile
New Town Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
New Town Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 17.00 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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ballantrae Edinburgh
Ballantrae Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Ballantrae
The Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Ballantrae Hotel
New Town Hotel Hotel
New Town Hotel Edinburgh
New Town Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is New Town Hotel to the airport?

New Town Hotel is 9.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Town Hotel?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Town Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $99.3, 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 New Town Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at New Town Hotel.

How close is New Town Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (32-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does New Town Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at New Town Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at New Town Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at New Town Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at New Town Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does New Town Hotel have a pool?

New Town Hotel does not have a pool.

Does New Town Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is New Town Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

New Town Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.