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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, 6-minute walk to Grassmarket

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Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers easy access to historic attractions. Enjoy a sauna, indoor pool, gym, and The TAP Bar & Kitchen's meals. Free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, and concierge services ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloisters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪West Port Oracle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maison de Moggy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Mill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
Close to Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle, 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 multilingual staff
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • 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 coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 22 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • 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

  • 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
  • Phone
  • 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

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 22 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?

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 Edinburgh City Centre, 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.

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Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, good location, excellent breakfast including a waffle iron!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a short stay in Edinburgh. Breakfast was very good. The room was clean and spacious. The pool was a great bonus and we used it every day after touring the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable. Great location, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Location was excellent. Windows opened, which is good as the rooms were very warm. Good to have a dog friendly place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great and lovely stay! I would definitely come back! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property is very good. The key benefits to us was great location and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay and liked how easy it was to walk to see all the Edinburgh sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice to stay. Close to everything but away from the noise. Breakfast is amazing to start the day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property, rooms were spacious, clean and very nice. The gym, pool, spa and sauna were fantastic. The breakfast food was plentiful and very good. We loved the bar as well. It was a 10 out of 10 stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time visiting Edinburgh and stayed inside the city center this trip, what a great choice! The Novotel Edinburgh Center Hotel is in a great location to downtown. It is accessible by car with onsite parking, walkable to all the major tourist attractions, lots of food options and a grocery store one block (Sainsbury’s) from the hotel. The hotel staff very friendly and helpful. The on site restaurant has a lot of different food options. Would recommend this hotel for its convenience and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Arif

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit on the pricey side and not the most modern hotel, but it was a nice clean room and you can walk to the castle and old town in a couple of minutes which is handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the old town, walking distance to attractions. Staff mostly friendly. Rooms are modern and clean. Pool feels odd since it’s open to public view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern, clean, close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RaouF

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Perfect rooms and facilities with kind and professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice. The only downfall was we had a handicapped room which had high toilets and being 5’1”it was definitely too high. No counter space in bathroom. The rest of it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

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

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty room. Bad neighborhood.
Mold in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel stay was excellent, clean , comfortable and staff very helpful . The breakfast was superb . Will definitely be staying there again 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Staff & service
GOOD LOCATION
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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