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Braid Hills Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Braid Hills Golf Course

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Bedrooms | Park view
Deluxe Bedrooms
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 6JD
  • Place, Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Braid Hills Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Napier University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Classic Double With View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Clan Family Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Bedrooms

Classic Twin Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Classic Twin With View

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Wee Classic

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Morningside stay.A stay at this Morningside hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Braid Hills Golf Course and 3 miles (5 km) of Grassmarket. Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Braid Hills Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Braid Hills - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Napier University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

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
  • ‪Bennets of Morningside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pop Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Braid Hills Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Braid Hills Golf Course
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 16146 square feet (1500 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Braid Hills Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 16146 sq ft of conference space
  • 1500 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1886
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

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

wonderful gem

This is an older hotel, which added to the charm. We found the room with 2 twin beds to be roomy and comfortable with a sitting area of 2 chairs and tea unit quite nice. . The bathroom was clean and large. I'd stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Good hotel in great location

Stayed 2 nights room only so can't comment on breakfast. We were given a complimentary upgrade to a large room on the top floor overlooking the hills to the side which was nice. It had a very large bathroom with bath. Room very comfortable with a separate tap/sink for water - we slept very well. We ate in the restaurant the first night and the food was very good and reasonably priced. Service was very friendly and started well but unfortunately there was a very long wait after the main course where we were not offered deserts so we gave up and left. Three Thatchers ciders on draft was nice! Location great with large car park and bus stop to Edinburgh centre just down the steps on the road beside the hotel - frequent buses taking about half hour. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Dean

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

Lovely traditional hotel.

Lovely traditional hotel. Given the age of the building its kept in good shape. Staff are very friendly and well.presented.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Arda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amyn

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

8/10 Good

JOHN

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

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

Reliving memories

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

I'll be back!

staying for business purposes, I always prefer an independent hotel over a 'chain'. Braid Hills is full of character, in a tremendous setting. The breakfast was outstanding value and quality! There was an issue at dinner, where the restaurant staff were at times overwhelmed. The Manager kindly addressed this to my satisfaction. It would not prevent me from returning on a weekly basis for the next 2 months.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let us keep our luggage there until check in so we could explore the town hands free x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janene, Provo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the historical aspect of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a very old building, renovated (like many in Scotland). We had the family room, which was spacious and comfortable. The mini-fridge and sink were very handy to wash and store fruits and vegetables for snacks. Bus stop to Edinburgh Castle is 1 minute walk. Breakfast was varied. Missed the porridge though.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel, needs some TLC!

In general the stay was excellent, the service was great, the staff were friendly, the room was a good size and kept really clean. The only thing letting the hotel down is the decor. It needs a lot of work done on the threadbare carpets and the walls and ceilings need fresh wallpaper/paint, as neither seem to have had any attention for a long time. Other than that I couldn't fault the time spent at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ali

Not great not bad No lift Old bulding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruzza

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

Overall excellent

Everything about the hotel was excellent. Lots of parking, lovely service, excellent room that was very clean and a marvellous view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay. Helpful staff . Hotel looks like it needs a bit of touch ups but I know it's a challenging time financially. We enjoyed our 3rd stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lannette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay! Great experience in every way and I will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Easy access to the city

Plenty of Parking and ideal to leave the car and use the bus service into the city centre. The bus stop is right outside. Friendly service and lovely view of the castle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025