JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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69 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4HH
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Your stay at this Tollcross hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Princes Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 4 min drive
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montpeliers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Project Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hendersons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Lemongrass - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Ivy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh

4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh offers 70 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 12.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 3 2026 to January 4 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.50 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Bruntsfield Hotel
Best Western Plus Bruntsfield
BEST WESTERN PLUS Bruntsfield Edinburgh, Scotland
Best Western Plus Bruntsfield Hotel Edinburgh
Best Western Plus Edinburgh City Centre Bruntsfield
Best Western Edinburgh
Edinburgh Best Western

JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable clean room had everything we needed breakfast was top notch the gentleman that served us was so pleasant and helpful very enjoyable 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently placed for the city, a comfortable room at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Small improvements for massive improvements

When I went to go and speak to the person to check in, she was abrupt and rude. Whilst I was slightly early, I was told incorrect information and sent on my way. The next day when checking out I checked the information again and was advised I was told incorrect information. As soon as I went into my room after checking in, there was a man in my bathroom. He didn’t tell me why he was in there and then he left my room after smiling at me. I think he was employed because I saw him later in the building, but just felt a little bit strange. I couldn’t get the complimentary coffee machine to work and the fan in the bathroom was on all night which made for a very uncomfortable night sleep however given the reception I had I didn’t want to speak to the team overnight. I stayed there for an exam to try and make things a little less stressful, but that probably didn’t work as well as I wanted it to given the reception received.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. The staff were really helpful and went out of their way to solve a problem for which I was really grateful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay with modern facilities, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was rude and very unhelpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Doral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel in a wonderful area. Many options to eat and beautiful small shops around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

gary w

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ilhem

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is good, but the housekeeping was poor. On one day, they left glasses dirty and didn’t change them. Another day, they didn’t empty the bin, and on another day, the bathroom wasn’t cleaned at all. It feels like they just made the bed in a rush, not even properly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet was dirty, obviously it hadn’t been vacuumed for many days/weeks, I had to do floor exercises for my back and it was disgusting, lots of fluff and dirt. Bathroom had a hair in the sink, curtains did not meet properly and let in light. The room was at the front with a busy road so it was noisy. Room was sparse and unwelcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Great base for exploring Edinburgh

Very nicely appointed hotel, great location opposite parkland and in the chic Bruntsfield area. Hotel itself has generous size rooms with comfortable beds and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitel

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

Warm and friendly

The hotel staff count do enough for us it made the stay all the more pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Comfortable

Comfortable hotel within walking distance of the city centre. No aircon but temperature was mostly fine in the summer
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Comfortable

Comfortable hotel, within walking distance of the city centre. No aircon but temperature in the summer was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, South Croydon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel. It looks better in real life than in the photos. Our room was large, bright with a huge and really comfortable bed. Great pillows and bed linen too. The breakfast is amazing. A true feast and lots of veggie options too. Don't miss out on breakfast. I love a Tunnock's Tea Cake and it's a lovely touch to have these in Reception and the rooms. Location is great and easily walkable to so many places with good retail on the street and it looks over a lovely park. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025