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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3.0 star property
Hotel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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Bar (on property)
Lounge
Standard Triple Room
Reception
Lounge

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DG
  • Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (Windowless)

Twin Room (Windowless)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Windowless)

Double Room (Windowless)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End hotel, you'll find Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Sheep Coffee
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Haymarket Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh
As a guest of Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Britannia Hotel Edinburgh also features a front-desk safe and a television in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edinburgh hotel.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh offers 178 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs.

This Edinburgh hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 14 for adults and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Check-out time is 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
There are 60 parking spaces at the property. All guests using the car park must register their car details at reception. Failure to do so could result in a parking penalty. The car park is operated by a third party.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 14 for adults, and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 237 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 250 out of 1268 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oriana

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stench that hit us when we opened our door was an overwhelming combination of mold and rot. There was a McDonald’s monopoly leaflet under the towels on the bed and a Pokémon card under the towels on the desk. After our showers in the morning, the carpeted floor was soaked through. Ergo, smell of mold and rotting wood. They were sold out of rooms the first night but we got to switch to an odorless room for the rest of our stay. I pulled an extra pillow out of the cupboard and there was a dried cantaloupe seed and stain on it. Every time we passed the front desk, someone was complaining about their stay. I heard staff mutter ‘Jesus Christ’ after interactions with guests. I’m sure they aren’t paid enough. How could the owners make $70 million + in profits if they paid staff a decent wage and maintained the hotel? If you must stay there, avoid room 224 at all costs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really shabby. Tea/coffee machines were broken. Sharp broken bits of metal sticking out of bathroom wall. Signs of mould. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I disliked the place as soon as I spoke to a member of staff. Was told there was no evening meals being served. What was also not mentioned was the rooms are not cleaned daily, no new bedding whilst you stay there and I was not told about towels not being swapped everyday either.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Low expectations

Expectations were low and they weren’t exceeded. The room was very tired and threadbare. Bed very uncomfortable. Staff pleasant but battling poor check in process and a queue of people waiting to be seen to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiwa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness

Underwhelming for the price we paid

The receptionist(spanish or eastern European lady) was quite rude. The restaurant didnt serve dinner on a bank holiday sunday. The bed was not very comfortable, but the pillows were nice. It was nice that the hotel was dog friendly, although the charge was on the higher end and didnt provide a dog bowl or any treats like other hotels do. And there was no breakfast included. The highlights were that the room was spacious and the location of the hotel was convenient. We also had to pay for parking, which I think is unacceptable given were staying in the hotel for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plugs were nowhere near the bed. Can’t stress how inconvenient this was
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jumera

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible stay. 2 out of 3 staff I dealt with were rude and lied to my face about my room amenities. Mold in the bathroom. I think my room had bedbugs because I woke up with bites all over my legs and torso. Don't stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I loved this hotel. While the hotel itself is old & tired it faded grandeur shines through and it has a fabulous location along Waters of Leith … a flowing stream in a heavily wooded ravine. Literally right along the wooded walking path which extends along the river. The area is residential and National Trust Museum of Modern Art parklands … there are no shops or restaurants nearby but it is only a 15 minute walk to Haymarket Tram and Rail station which has loads of pubs, restaurants and shops and the Tram line is frequent and efficient. One of the best city public transportation lines I’ve ever seen. The hotel is favoured by bus tours and evenings are busy with the loads of people eating at the buffet and drinking at the bar. If your up for something a little different and like a walk and have a low level of “Snoot Factor” … I heartily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room was clean and bright, shower was hot and good pressure, we were happy overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Comfy and a nice area

10 minute walk from Haymarket railway station beds comfortable rooms spacious had all the mod cons iron and board in room as well very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arshad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

OOMABYE

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness

RE: To Each His/Her Own

Pretty stark & tiny in basement with no windows or amneties. A place to sleep only. Convenient for walking if you are interested in sites in that area. If you want to walk to any store, pub, restaurant, etc, be prepared to walk 45 minutes one way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked nothing about this hotel! No towel rack or hook to hang your towel. 1 outlet in the whole room! Found garbage under the bed. No phone if you needed to call down to the desk. No dresser or table to put your things on! There were 3 single beds , which we requested. Two of the beds shared a headboard, each side with gooseneck lights that didn’t work. No bottle of water. No facecloths. I have honestly never stayed in a hotel this terrible! Really put a damper on our trip to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

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

6/10 Okay

Atul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is in a beautiful neighborhood. But is a bit dated and needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025