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New Town Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center retreat .At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit George Street and Princes Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Royal Mile is within half a mile (1 km) and Edinburgh Castle is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Royal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

New Town Hotel

4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
New Town Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
New Town Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 17.00 per person

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ballantrae Edinburgh
Ballantrae Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Ballantrae
The Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Ballantrae Hotel
New Town Hotel Hotel
New Town Hotel Edinburgh
New Town Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is New Town Hotel to the airport?

New Town Hotel is 9.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Town Hotel?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Town Hotel on Mar 8, 2026 start from CA $114, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does New Town Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at New Town Hotel.

How close is New Town Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (32-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does New Town Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at New Town Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at New Town Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at New Town Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at New Town Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does New Town Hotel have a pool?

New Town Hotel does not have a pool.

Does New Town Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is New Town Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

New Town Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

New Town Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 108 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr Mark

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were great and very friendly & made for a very enjoyable stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean , spacious room. Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fantastic. It was huge with everything we needed for our stay. Bath robes, slippers, iron/ironing board. Tea/coffee making facilities & bottled water. Staff were friendly & helpful. The hotel location was perfect only a 2 minute walk to designer stores & St James centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renu

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely room, very central, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very comfortable. Reception staff were so helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mari

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly, good decor throughout and very nice location close to lots of attractions. We did have a problem with the mattress being busted but to be fair to the staff when told about it in the morning they did say the room would blocked until a new mattress arrived so they were responsive. Unfortunately there was also a terrible smell in the bathroom (old urinal) which could be more difficult to sort given the age of the building - but a thorough flushing/cleaning is definitely needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and accommodating staff. I booked without checking lift availability. Having just started walking following an ankle replacement, I didn’t want to be climbing stairs. They were very accommodating allowing me a room on the ground floor. It was clean, comfortable and in a great location. Breakfast cooked fresh and great selection
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

India

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

AUSTEN

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

New Town Old Values!

If you are looking to stay in central Edinburgh for a great price this is the hotel for you. Split over two sites the venue is clean, brigh and modern. The Scottish breakfast was very tasty and included haggis and black pudding. Other options were available. One street up from the station so good travel links. Ask for a bedroom in the second block as it includes wonderful views of the city.
View from 126
Great Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

6/10 Okay

RESTITUTO, Arlington

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

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful but cold room. Nicely updated bathroom. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the hotel has been totally renovated and has very spacious and will appointed rooms. Staff was very friendly. It is a new hotel so they are still working on improvements to service. Tram to the city and airport is a two minute walk. Ten minute walk to the royal mile. Plenty of Cafe and pubs near by. Next time in Edinburgh we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good standard room. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Really appreciated as i arrived past 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely fresh room, comfortable, very clean. Great location. Staff welcoming and friendly. Rooms may not be suitable for those less mobile due to stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Comfortable room. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025