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279 USD
Novotel Edinburgh Centre in Edinburgh
🌍 United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 80 Lauriston Place
● Center: 820 m
🌞 Beach - 5 km
☎ Phone: +44 131 656 3500Show
✅ Consistently praised for its cleanliness with a 9/10 rating and multiple guest comments noting spotless rooms. ✅ Guests appreciated the helpful and friendly staff, with several reviews highlighting excellent service and warm hospitality. ✅ The breakfast buffet is frequently mentioned as a highlight, described as having a great selection and being well maintained. ✅ Facilities such as the swimming pool, sauna, and fitness centre received positive remarks for their quality and availability. ✅ The central location is a strong advantage, with easy walking access to major landmarks like Edinburgh Castle. ❌ Several guests reported dissatisfaction with the hotel’s parking system, citing limited spaces and inconvenient access requiring staff assistance. ❌ Complaints about room privacy were noted, especially concerning bathroom doors that are see-through. ❌ Some reviews criticized the lack of complimentary slippers in standard rooms, requiring an additional charge. ❌ There were serious concerns raised regarding housekeeping errors, including an incident involving the disposal of a guest’s medication, which affected the guest’s health. ❌ A few guests experienced unfriendly or curt service from specific staff members, impacting their overall impression.
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Rooms and prices
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Standard Twin room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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279 USD
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Classic Family Double room
Family room with internet, mini-bar and shower
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290 USD
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Standard Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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296 USD
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Superior Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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304 USD
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Executive Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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378 USD
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Executive with Castle View Double room
Wireless internet, minibar and shower
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411 USD
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Double Suite
Wireless internet, minibar and shower
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412 USD
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Description
Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a modern 4-star hotel built in 2003 and renovated in 2018, offering a variety of room types from Standard Double to Executive with Castle View Double rooms and Double Suites. The hotel provides extensive amenities including a fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna, children’s playground, and free parking. Dining options feature a buffet restaurant and a bar. Guests benefit from practical services such as 24-hour reception, express check-in/out, currency exchange, and facilities for disabled guests. The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness and service, rated 9/10 by visitors. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and heating, and pets are allowed, adding to its convenience for families and travelers alike.
Location
Located at 80 Lauriston Place in central Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Centre is about a 15-minute walk from Princess Street and just 10 minutes on foot to Edinburgh Castle. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum is only 354 meters away, providing a nearby cultural attraction. The East Sands of Leith beach is 4.6 km from the hotel, suitable for a day trip. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies approximately 10 km away, making transfers relatively straightforward. Several well-rated restaurants and cafes are within a 350-meter radius, including the Nordic-inspired Timberyard and an Italian restaurant named 'Castle'.
Tips
- Reserve your parking spot in advance due to limited spaces and be prepared to call reception for entry.
- Check breakfast timings carefully, especially on weekdays, to avoid confusion since breakfast service ends earlier than on weekends.
- If you require slippers, note that they are not complimentary in standard rooms and must be purchased.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Option: Buffet Opening hours: [Sat - Sun] 06:30-11:00 Open
[Mon - Fri] 06:30-10:00 Open Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property. - Pets: Pets are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: JSB, MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, DinersClub
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Fire Extinguisher
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Linens
- Alarm clock
- Laptop safe
- Slippers
- Toiletries
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
Services and amenities
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Iron
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Kitchen
- Bottled water
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Polish
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Parking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Garage
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Beach/pool towels
Business
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Fitness facilities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Gym
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor
- Steam room
- Sauna
- First Aid Kit
Kids
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Kids' TV Networks
Pets
- Pets allowed (under 5 kg) (surcharge)
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 4630 m. It takes 70 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
25.01.2026
When we arrived our room was ready an hour early which was a good start and it only got better. The staff where all very helpful and knowledgeable. The breakfast had a great selection and was kept well filled, the swimming pool although not huge was never busy but it was January and it pleasantly warm. Overall a lovely hotel in a great location only 15 mins walk from Princess street and about 10mins from Edinburgh Castle. We had a lovely stay and would stay there again.
16.01.2026
They doesn’t give free slippers to regular rooms. It was £5?
I’ve never seen a hotel that doesn’t have slippers??
The shampoo, hand soap, body wash was from Rituals. It was good
I’ve never seen a hotel that doesn’t have slippers??
The shampoo, hand soap, body wash was from Rituals. It was good
29.12.2025
staff very kind and helpfull,clean,foods nice,pools always nice to have with a hotel,even has a gym and sauner.overall me and my family really enjoyed our stay.
20.12.2025
Clean and good location. Zero complaints. Good breakfast and a nice sauna!
18.12.2025
good and staff friendly.
13.12.2025
Great service & friendly staff. Central enough location is a bonus.
06.12.2025
Overall, it was very good. The location is right in the city center, so you can walk directly to the castle and the Elephant House café.
02.12.2025
My family and I stayed in room 143 from November 27th to 29th. On the afternoon of the 28th, two housekeeping staff threw away a medium-sized brown paper bag from me. The bag was brand new, placed right next to my backpack, and clearly not trash—but they took it without even asking if we wanted it. The bag contained my son's medication, a cashmere scarf I had just bought that afternoon, some fruit, and snacks.
That evening, my son's condition deteriorated rapidly, and we ran out of medication. He developed a fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, and our whole family didn't sleep a wink all night. This stay was absolutely terrible! We had no choice but to rush to the Royal Hospital's emergency department on the morning of the 29th and were forced to cancel all remaining itinerary—including booked restaurants and attractions. All because the lost medication worsened his condition. This is an extremely serious health and safety incident involving a child!
In my attempts to communicate with the hotel, I only encountered arrogance and bureaucratic delays. The paper bag was still "searching" when we checked out. A woman named Neli promised to email me updates, but I never received any further messages, and my emails went unanswered.
While we were waiting in the lobby, another male guest in his fifties also got into an argument with hotel staff over lost items. Clearly, my experience wasn't an isolated incident, and I have ample reason to question the hotel's management practices.
That evening, my son's condition deteriorated rapidly, and we ran out of medication. He developed a fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, and our whole family didn't sleep a wink all night. This stay was absolutely terrible! We had no choice but to rush to the Royal Hospital's emergency department on the morning of the 29th and were forced to cancel all remaining itinerary—including booked restaurants and attractions. All because the lost medication worsened his condition. This is an extremely serious health and safety incident involving a child!
In my attempts to communicate with the hotel, I only encountered arrogance and bureaucratic delays. The paper bag was still "searching" when we checked out. A woman named Neli promised to email me updates, but I never received any further messages, and my emails went unanswered.
While we were waiting in the lobby, another male guest in his fifties also got into an argument with hotel staff over lost items. Clearly, my experience wasn't an isolated incident, and I have ample reason to question the hotel's management practices.
11.11.2025
Great location. Awesome breakfast. Felt at home. Will visit again.
08.11.2025
The breakfast is tasty
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POIs near hotel
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum (5 min)
Museum showcasing the history of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, free entry.
Mons Meg (6 min)
Mons Meg is a medieval bombard cannon displayed at Edinburgh Castle, dating from the 15th century.
The Scotch Whisky Experience (7 min)
Interactive tour showcasing Scotch whisky production and tasting sessions.
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (8 min)
Interactive museum featuring optical illusions and a historic camera obscura with panoramic city views.
Greyfriars Bobby (9 min)
Grave and statue of a loyal dog known for guarding his owner’s resting place in Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «TIMBERYARD» (3 min)
10 Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh EH3 9DS
Reviews28.12.2017
A wonderful nordic-inflected warehouse restaurant. Fantastic, modern but honest locally sourced food. Cracking wine list.
04.12.2017
Oh, the cauliflower!
02.12.2017
Had a great dinner at the Timberyard. The rooms have a lot of character.
We had the 4-course menu, and all courses were great. Especially the cod was amazing, and serving a partridge's leg with talons still attached is really impressive!
If you get the chance, ask to go upstairs and see their wine "cellar".
At £45 for a menu, it is very reasonably priced. Definitely recommend going there!
We had the 4-course menu, and all courses were great. Especially the cod was amazing, and serving a partridge's leg with talons still attached is really impressive!
If you get the chance, ask to go upstairs and see their wine "cellar".
At £45 for a menu, it is very reasonably priced. Definitely recommend going there!
20.11.2017
Inventive if somewhat over complicated menu served in very cool surroundings, but I couldn't quite help feel that the vibe was a little more sterile than it needed to be.
08.11.2017
Our best restaurant experience in Edinburgh so far. Everything was exceptional, food, service, restaurant. I may have preferred more wine than beers or ciders on the taster drinks but that's only a matter of personal preference I suppose. Great place, will go back.
Италиански ресторант "Замъкът" (4 min)
36 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL
Reviews13.08.2017
Food is very good. So was the service. It was a great surprise to see the owner / manager going round himself explaining each and every dish. Such a rarity these days.
13.08.2017
I mean, the waitstaff was nice but the food was not good at all. The bread for the bruschetta was like soggy toast. The calamari was like rubber (although the waiter made a big deal to tell me it was fresh cut that morning and made absolutely no apologies - even loudly asking other customers...who were clearly family, to back him up that they were tasty. As if maybe it was my teeths fault that they had encountered what seemed to be pure plastic on my plate.) He insisted it was fresh (definitely frozen) but calamari should not look, taste, or feel like that - for £8 we ate approximately 3 "rings" because we just couldn't stomach the rest.
The fish as a main dish was cooked properly but the presentation left a lot to be desired, and it was just too dry (no sauce or anything, which it desperately needed) for a salmon dish. It reminded me of something I used to cook for myself during uni - salmon and fried potatoes just dropped on a plate. For the price, I expected more. And I know it's a touristy place so we should have known better...but we were starving and needed to eat at the end of the day -- so I feel the fact that I still felt it was terrible says a lot. Normally when you're that hungry, stuff like I mentioned doesn't stand out...but this place seems to need a wake up call.
I feel bad as the staff seems very nice, but I guess it's the manager who doesn't seem to get that maybe not everything is perfect.
The fish as a main dish was cooked properly but the presentation left a lot to be desired, and it was just too dry (no sauce or anything, which it desperately needed) for a salmon dish. It reminded me of something I used to cook for myself during uni - salmon and fried potatoes just dropped on a plate. For the price, I expected more. And I know it's a touristy place so we should have known better...but we were starving and needed to eat at the end of the day -- so I feel the fact that I still felt it was terrible says a lot. Normally when you're that hungry, stuff like I mentioned doesn't stand out...but this place seems to need a wake up call.
I feel bad as the staff seems very nice, but I guess it's the manager who doesn't seem to get that maybe not everything is perfect.
05.08.2017
Wonderful Italian restaurant close to Grassmarket
During our stay at Edinburgh, we went two times to Il Castello. The first time we had classical pasta and pizza dishes which were very good and reasonable priced. The second time we went for a three-course dinner and had seafood starters, grilled fish and seafood pasta as main and typical Italian deserts. All dishes were tasting wonderful. The service is very friendly and came with good recommendations. The kitchen is partly open so that you can watch while your food is prepared.
Il Castello is located very close to Grassmarket and Victoria Street, but it is by far less crowded and it seems that most customers come from the neighborhood. If you are looking for some really good food in a relaxed environment and close to Edinburgh Castle, I recommend the Il Castello.
During our stay at Edinburgh, we went two times to Il Castello. The first time we had classical pasta and pizza dishes which were very good and reasonable priced. The second time we went for a three-course dinner and had seafood starters, grilled fish and seafood pasta as main and typical Italian deserts. All dishes were tasting wonderful. The service is very friendly and came with good recommendations. The kitchen is partly open so that you can watch while your food is prepared.
Il Castello is located very close to Grassmarket and Victoria Street, but it is by far less crowded and it seems that most customers come from the neighborhood. If you are looking for some really good food in a relaxed environment and close to Edinburgh Castle, I recommend the Il Castello.
Restaurant «Subway» (5 min)
30 Home St, Edinburgh EH3 9LZ
Reviews11.11.2017
Bad costumer service. The chinese girl is very angry and have no training to care to costumers.
05.11.2017
There was a homeless man inside this place abusing solvents (some sort of flammable gas) while me and my mates were trying to eat. The food was okay but it's awful that they didn't do anything about the homeless man
07.10.2017
A classic sandwich bar. Fresh ingredients and quite taste sandwiches
15.02.2017
Salad items aren't as good as other Subways and the meal deal costs more than others as well for some reason.
08.02.2017
Great customer service. I wish the food offered were healthier
Frequently asked questions about Novotel Edinburgh Centre
What room types are available at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?
The hotel offers Standard Double rooms, Superior Double rooms, Executive Double rooms, Executive with Castle View Double rooms, Classic Family Double rooms, and Double Suites.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking, but spaces are limited and the entry/exit system may require contacting reception for access.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed at Novotel Edinburgh Centre.
What are the breakfast hours and options?
Breakfast is served buffet style from 06:30 to 10:00 on weekdays and 06:30 to 11:00 on weekends. Additional breakfast fees apply and are paid at the property.
How close is the hotel to Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle is approximately a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
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