Premier Inn Edinburgh East

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Standard Double Room, Roll-in Shower | Accessible bathroom

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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228 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 7NG
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Portobello Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arthur's Seat
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible Bathtub

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Roll-in Shower

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

In Edinburgh .You'll find Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle within 3 miles (5 km) of this Edinburgh hotel. Holyrood Park and Meadowbank Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Meadowbank Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Portobello Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Port - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Arthur's Seat - 9 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 4 min drive
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portobello Tap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jock's Lodge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sheep Heid Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Scottie - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Premier Inn Edinburgh East

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
As a guest of Premier Inn Edinburgh East, you'll find express check-out and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1993
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Premier Inn Edinburgh East offers 50 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 3.50 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10.99 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Express 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.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.99 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 3.5 per day

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
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
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, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Premier Inn Edinburgh East
Premier Edinburgh East
Premier Inn Edinburgh East Hotel Scotland
Premier Edinburgh Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Premier Inn Edinburgh East to the airport?

Premier Inn Edinburgh East is 17.6 mi (46-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Premier Inn Edinburgh East have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Premier Inn Edinburgh East.

How close is Premier Inn Edinburgh East to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (10-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 11.7 mi (25-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Premier Inn Edinburgh East offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Premier Inn Edinburgh East, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.99 per person.

Is there a casino at Premier Inn Edinburgh East?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Premier Inn Edinburgh East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Premier Inn Edinburgh East?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 3.5 per day.

Does Premier Inn Edinburgh East have a pool?

Premier Inn Edinburgh East does not have a pool.

Does Premier Inn Edinburgh East have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Premier Inn Edinburgh East to downtown Edinburgh?

Premier Inn Edinburgh East is 2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Premier Inn Edinburgh East Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bed and helpful staff. That’s all I need in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
God value. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location to Edinburgh was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahdi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to bus station and a convenient store. Nice staff and good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kuldeep

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Toilets wasn't maintained properly, was smelling a lot. When informed to front desk, they have spread temporary room freshener but it doesn't help
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wenjing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little bit far from train station or airport or city centre. Fine stay for one night before travelling back home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

RAMIN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate bathroom, cosy bed, tasty breakfast - nothing more to add. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent och snyggt. Frukostpersonalen var lite grinig. Frukosten ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mirko

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
camera e bagno sporchi e puzzolenti, personale scortese, colazione scadente... niente da salvare, hotel terribile!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DrMikal

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

8/10 Good

Lennaert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in the family room with two children. They had two beds next to the 2 person bed. It was clean and basic but good. There is a good bus connection to the center or you can walk to it through the park. The staff was really nice and the food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Muy tranquilo, desayuno muy bueno y aparcamiento muy barato. Cerca de Portobello.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025