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The Salisbury Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Edinburgh Castle

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The Salisbury Hotel offers a quiet escape from Edinburgh's busy streets. Enjoy Middle Eastern dishes at Sofia's Lounge or relax with drinks on the garden terrace. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi make this upscale property ideal for comfort and convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Four Poster Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Four Poster Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
43-45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AA

What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Meadows - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Mile - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Salisbury Hotel

Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
Near Royal Mile, The Salisbury Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant, Sofia's Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Salisbury Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sofia's Lounge

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 8 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Salisbury Edinburgh
Salisbury Hotel Edinburgh
The Salisbury Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
The Salisbury Hotel Edinburgh
Scotland
Salisbury Hotel Edinburgh
The Salisbury Hotel Hotel
The Salisbury Hotel Edinburgh
The Salisbury Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salisbury Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salisbury Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salisbury Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Salisbury Hotel located?

Located in Southside, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 29 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 29 minutes.

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