8.4
Excellent
326 USD
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Grassmarket hotel in Edinburgh

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United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 94-96 Grassmarket
● Center: 470 m
🌞 Beach - 4 km
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Cosy Single room
Cosy Single room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
326 USD
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Comfy Double room
Comfy Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
585 USD
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Snug Double room
Snug Double room
Private bathroom
Beds:
585 USD
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Comfy Triple room
3 x
Comfy Triple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Comfy Quadruple room
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Comfy Quadruple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Description

Hotel opened in 1900, renovated in 2000. In this hotel 42 rooms, 5 floors.

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: Set menu [Mon - Sun] 08:00-11:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Shopping on site
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Gift shop
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • Cable TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Linens
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Services and amenities
  • Iron and board
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Packed Lunches
  • Bottled water
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Car rental
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Bike rental
Parking
  • No parking
Pool and beach
  • Beach/pool towels
Beauty and wellness
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 4170 m. It takes 63 minutes To the beach!

Street view

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Reviews

Cleanliness
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Location
Service
21.03.2026 NicolaB
We loved the location of this hotel! It’s walking distance from everything and has some nice coffee shops and restaurants in the area! The rooms was tiny but clean. Excuse my lack of pictures. We didn’t have any food here but it’s an option as they have good deals with the restaurant linked downstairs.

TOP TIP- there’s no parking here but the hotel across the road offers parking at a fee. Very convenient and close. Just go ask at reception. (Expensive though)
22.01.2026 Guest
Nice hotel apart from being on the third floor, and the lift only went to the first floor. Had two flight of stairs with a heavy suitcase.
So not practical for a disabled or older person.
12.01.2026 fairooz
One of the coziest and warmest hotel in old town of Edinburgh with the cutest small pub! Highly recommended.
29.11.2025 Guest
Location of this place can’t be largely ignored at all. Just at the bottom of the stretch of Harry Potter restaurant! And just at the base of Edinburgh castle too. Amazing service
02.11.2025 Kate
The location of the hotel is excellent for exploring the Old Town. The room was very clean, a little noisy at night, you are above a pub. (The hotel do provide ear plugs!)
Room size was cozy but with everything we needed. Staff were great. Breakfast next door was yummy!. Will see definitely be back.
31.10.2025 Guest
The room was small but functional, very convenient because it's super central. Breakfast was limited to a buffet, but you could choose from a selection of dishes offered by the pub.
28.08.2025 Fatimah6543
Their staff very nice and we enjoy staying there.
04.05.2025 Guest
Lovely hotel and reception staff were brilliant.Room and location were superb
11.10.2024 Guest
Good location, nice hotel
01.10.2024 Guest
Good location , room is clean
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POIs near hotel

attraction
The Scotch Whisky Experience (2 min)
Interactive tour showcasing Scotch whisky production and tasting sessions.
attraction
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (2 min)
Interactive museum featuring optical illusions and a historic camera obscura with panoramic city views.
attraction
Gladstone's Land (3 min)
A historic 17th-century merchant's house managed by The National Trust for Scotland.
museum
Writers' Museum (3 min)
Museum showcasing the lives and works of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson.
museum
Museum on the Mound (4 min)
Museum exploring the history of banking and finance in Scotland, located in a former bank building.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Restaurant «Tangs» (3 min)
44 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE
Reviews
28.12.2017 William
Solid ramen, appetizers were also quite tasty. Really hit the spot on a cold day.
17.12.2017 Colin
Cold restaurant, cold food, chaotic service. Very, very mediocre food compared to other Japanese restaurants in Edinburgh, including the chains. Ramen was sparse of ingredients (I counted only 4) and menu was very limited. Won’t be going back as there are far better options in town.
08.12.2017 William
Excellent food and great service . It's a must the ramen soup is totally out off this world.
27.11.2017 Celine
After 3 visits, editing my previous review.

The first time we visited, the food was delicious, came quickly and was reasonably priced.

The last two times we've been, the yakitori grill has been broken, and a 4th time I phoned ahead to check if it was working, to have the woman in the kitchen tell me she didn't know what yakitori was.

The food is decent, but I've had better Japanese food in Edinburgh elsewhere. On my second and third visit, I finally saw what other reviewers have experienced with the long waits, it was an hour from when we sat down until our starters arrived. We had ordered gyoza, and karaage.

For all of the reasons above, have edited my review to be 3 stars; "It's OK"
04.09.2017 Paul
Not the worst Japanese I have ever had and in context to being in Edinburgh, pretty good effort. We had lunch so it was empty other than us so service was fine. Food overall was authentic and fine.

About to find out if their card facilities work as we don't have any cash on us.
restaurant
Restaurant «Zizzi» (5 min)
1 Roxburgh Ct, Edinburgh EH1 1PG
Reviews
23.11.2017 Robert
The menu was extensive and delicious. Table servers were attentive but not hovering and very cheerful. I had the tutto mare and it was delicious! The Gunpowder gin cocktails I ordered were also above par. For dessert we ordered the gelato and it was equally fabulous. Great views also. Bar and entertainment district is also close-by.
21.11.2017 Steven
Great food and Atmosphere. Service was very slow, staff took a long time to take our orders but food and drinks arrived quickly when they had been taken. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy at the time either.
A drink order was forgotten about by the waitress and a member of our group had to approach the waitress again to order. We also had a long wait for the card machine when paying our bill.
Would recommend the food and cocktails if you don't mind potentially waiting.
05.11.2017 Terence
Booked last minute last night. Was greeted warmly and placed at the table quickly. Food order was taken but unfortunately had to wait 45 mins for our food to arrive. The manager was very apologetic and said that we did not have to pay for any of the food or drinks. This was a lovely gesture. Excellent customer service with friendly staff. Would definitely recommend visiting.
02.11.2017 C
One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. Great food and service. A little on the expensive side but it's definitely worth coming to once in a while for a good meal with friends. This is also where I get my favourite lemon sorbet dessert!
13.09.2017 Natalia
Very happy with this place as they have a separate menu for dietary requirements. I am lactose intolerant and they provide a milk free cheese for pizza which I can rarely have as not many places have it. Service was good and lovely location looking out over Edinburgh
restaurant
Restaurant «Doctors» (6 min)
32 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2QN
Reviews
10.12.2017 Magdalena
Super service!!! Thank you David for your attention all night long. Great food, fantastic service.
06.12.2017 Neil
Relatively busy pub fairly popular with students. Good choice of beers, reasonable spirit selection
16.10.2017 Jordan
A popular pub for students and staff of the University of Edinburgh. Good drinks and food selection. Part of the Taylor Walker / Greene King franchise, so you might recognise certain dishes. Good quality though.
15.09.2017 Sophie
Fast friendly service from the male bartender with dark curly hair. He made our experience special as he let us try different beers so that we could decide which we would enjoy best and also provided us with some friendly banter. 5 stars! ☺ ?
29.08.2017 Igraine
Lovely pub with comfy atmosphere! We tried the homemade soup which was delicious and made with fresh ingredients! The veggie burger was yummy as well! The staff is friendly and professional! We defo come back!

Frequently asked questions about Grassmarket hotel

How much does it cost to stay at Grassmarket hotel?

The cost of staying in Grassmarket hotel depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 326 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Is it far from Grassmarket hotel to the nearest beach?

It takes 63 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

Which sights are located near Grassmarket hotel?

The nearest sights are: Old Town (200 m), St Giles' Cathedral (300 m) and Scottish National Gallery (330 m)

Which room categories are available in the Grassmarket hotel?

You can book Comfy Triple room, Comfy Quadruple room, Comfy Double room, Snug Double room, Cosy Single room in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grassmarket hotel?

Check-in at Grassmarket hotel is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 11:00.

Does Grassmarket Hotel have a pool?

No, Grassmarket Hotel does not have a pool for guests.

Are pets allowed at Grassmarket Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed at Grassmarket Hotel.

How to get to Grassmarket Hotel from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, located about 31 mins from hotel by car (14.3 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at Grassmarket Hotel?

The cancellation policy at Grassmarket Hotel depends on your room type and booking terms.

Does Grassmarket Hotel offer airport transfers?

No, Grassmarket Hotel does not provide airport transfers for guests.

Hotel prices for: August - September 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 452 USD The best time to book is August 19, with rates starting from 429 USD

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