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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, a short walk to Grassmarket

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Indoor pool
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bonnie Burrito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ventoux - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
Close to Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 180 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.3 miles (GBP 17 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (786 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Accor Edinburgh Centre
Edinburgh Novotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.

Is Novotel Edinburgh Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Self parking is available for GBP 22 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

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

What time is check-out at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Edinburgh Centre located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Meadows, Grassmarket, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 17 minutes.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the heart of old town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and spacious. The location was central to Edinburgh which made most attractions in walking distance. Staff were very nice and helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
The only comment that I would make was the carpet was stained in several areas. Other our stay was great and the was so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Typical City Centre hotel. No view from window, may as well not have had one. Sauna and Pool were good. Didn’t do breakfast as it was too expensive. Found local cafes for that 👍🙂
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay especially if travelling with children Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a hotel. Parking was nothing short or interesting. It’s centrally located. Easy walk to many places. The room was a bit cut up but still livable. Lovely coffee service. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Almuth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and room immaculate and clean. Pool a bonus too! But go at quiet times because it's very small. Only gripe is that windows don't open and hard to control temperature in room - we were boiling at night 😔
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First two nights we stayed in an executive suite wonderful, good location, beautiful views of the castle. We moved as part of a tour to a much smaller room with a leaky overhead shower head Biggest drawback was the lack of air-conditioning hotel was stifiling hot every night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veerat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is newer and the facilities are really good. We didn’t know but there is a superb indoor pool so bring your swimsuits. Highly recommend and we would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, right in the Center, many dining options and walking distance to places. The hotel restaurant and bar were both great. We had dinner there twice. The only detail is that the hotel does not accept cash, only card (something to keep in mind) I highly recommend it if you are staying in Edinburgh with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, clean and lots of room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked under the belief there was a sofabed in the room. It was essentially a sofa with another sofa underneath. So it was just like sleeping on a single sofa. I had to ask for bedding and was provided with a duvet. No undersheet or pillows. The temperature in the room was unbearably hot meaning that we did not sleep at all. Would neither recommend nor stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edyta

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

Perfect stay

Perfect customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean eco-friendly stay. Staff was very accommodating and it was so very close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gleyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. The only negative is that the TV is not smart, so you can’t sign in into a streaming network on the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gleyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent. The only criticism I have is that the TV in the room was not smart, therefore we could not watch Netflix or other streaming services.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was a miss
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything is in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jemima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I enjoyed our short stay at the Hotel, for our first times in Edinburgh. A great place for walking all around the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aayush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Darry

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

Edinburgh

Great location & very clean. Staff are very friendly. Beds were uncomfortable and family room very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, Very Friendly Staff. There are a few things could be done with a little TLC but can't fault the stay for the great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025