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Braid Hills Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Bedrooms | Park view
Floor plan
Indoor wedding
Braid Hills Hotel welcomes travelers with its 18-hole golf course and garden setting. Enjoy outdoor dining at the 1886 Restaurant and in-room WiFi. Helpful staff can direct visitors to nearby attractions like Murrayfield Stadium, just a short trip away.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double With View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Clan Family Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
IPod dock
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Twin Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Twin With View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Wee Classic

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 6JD

What's nearby

  • Murrayfield Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Slateford Station - 5 min drive
  • Saughton Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ball Room Sports Bar & Pool Hall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sisorti Coffee & Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bennets of Morningside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pop Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Braid Hills Hotel

Hotel near Grassmarket
Located close to Braid Hills Golf Course and Murrayfield Stadium, Braid Hills Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, 1886 Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, 2 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 individually decorated rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1886 Restaurant
  • Edinburgh Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 16,146 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Braid Hills Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Braid Hills Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Braid Hills Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Braid Hills Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Braid Hills Hotel located?

Located in Morningside, this golf hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Braid Hills Golf Course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Grassmarket and Princes Street. Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the city. Bathroom updated and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , view and staff. Be prepared for steps, even on the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Amenities
Excellent area and next to bus stop. Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Meal was great and staff very friendly and helpful. Added bonus of bar. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic hotel at a great price ended up with a free upgrade which was a nice bonus.I couldn’t fault the room in any way would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a lovely hotel. The fund was superb & well priced. There was no lift so not very accessible. Cases had to be carried up the stairs & staff didn’t volunteer to help. The hotel ground floor looked good but as you went up the stairs it began to look more worn & threadbare.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting property. Slightly Fawlty Towers but great staff, beds and bathrooms plus big rooms. Fantastic. Would definitely stay again if visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Amenities
The room we had was very small and dark. It had all it should have but not what we were expecting. There was no room service, no refreshing of tea/coffee mugs and tea/coffee selection. If we had a view from our room - we did not it was on the lower/ground floor- it would have been wonderful, sadly not for us. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The receptionist Izy made our stay the best!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sadie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good area for the hotel . Bus right into center is easy and parking is nice . The rooms are nosy and not worth the money . Our wardrobe had dirt in it which made our clothes dirty. Breakfast was average and did not have much selection . Staff were helpful and nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
From the outside the hotel is charming but the rooms are very tired with bubbling wallpaper and paint chipping off the base boards, the shower base also flooded and had to be stopped half way through. The staff were exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unique hotel with old world charm. Friendly staff...our only issue was the broken heater in our bathroom that was on both days and scalding hot which radiated into the room.beautiful view from the terrace not so much from our room which faced the garbage bins...but overall a pleasant enough stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adiba

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

fynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient & comfortable

Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Braid Hills 🤗

Our stay was warm and wonderful as always. Checkin was easy and we had an amazing room.
Outside door
View from our window
Our bed
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Victorian architect is so gorgeous I feel like I’m staying in a manor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the old feel and the bar and restaurant. I don’t recommend the third floor because it was very hot and we had to keep the windows open and a seagul came in and pooped on our bed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was available on site like dining options but areas of the hotel looked tired and in need of a revamp. Magnus the cat was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Hotel for accessing Edinburgh

The staff at reception and the whole hotel, were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The breakfeast was excellent and the hotel is well postioned for good walks at the hermitage and with a bus stop just across the road making the city easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot right next to a bus stop easy to get in out of the City. Spacious room, lovely staff and they have a cat called Magnus 😸
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel would have been amazing if it was not for the broken hot water for 2 days and the low water pressure.. And no other availability as we were told it was full.. And no compensation...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok

Is due for refurbishment and needed in places. Very good overall, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness
Have stayed in this hotel several times, the last occasion being before Covid. I found the place quite shabby with worn carpets and in need of a lick of paint. In contrast to previous visits only a handful of cars in the carpark hinted that business was not good though it picked up a little in the evenings with the arrival of a coach tour. Staff were, however, friendly and welcoming. Very disappointed at the reduction in standards.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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