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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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A rooftop terrace with potted plants, red chairs, and a view of a cityscape.
A breakfast buffet with various pastries, fruits, and a coffee machine.
A modern interior with a neon sign reading 'GOOD VIBES,' a bar sign, and a seating area with a plant and a fluffy chair.
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Princes Street Gardens and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪West Port Oracle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cloisters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 786 square feet (73 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Edinburgh Centre. 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.

  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 786 sq ft of conference space
  • 73 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.3 miles (GBP 24 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 24 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 21.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 21.5 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 24 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 24 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Accor Edinburgh Centre
Edinburgh Novotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Edinburgh Centre to the airport?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is 7.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Jul 26, 2026 start from CA $296, 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 Novotel Edinburgh Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Edinburgh Centre.

How close is Novotel Edinburgh Centre to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (27-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.6 mi (45-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Edinburgh Centre, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 21.5 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 24 per night.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a pool?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Edinburgh Centre to downtown Edinburgh?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is 0.7 mi away from Edinburgh.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to major attractions, restaurant food was delicious - I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room clean, everything you need for a stay walking distance to castle and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous, easy check-in, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the centre of town, easy walking distance to the New Town and the Old Town sites. Plenty of bars and restaurants around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfy beds, cosey vibes and beautiful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Breakfast and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sian C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, delicious food and gentle staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in this hotel. The staff was extremely helpful. The room was comfortable and the hotel beautifully situated. The swimming pool was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Onur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were quite clean and you can find many restaurant nearly at hotel also location of the hotel was good. It can be given a good rating in terms of price-performance ratio.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Great hotel grealocation great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel would thoroughly recommend. Staff were super friendly, room was modern and clean, and location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Cyndi Maris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff and excellent buffet choices
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Asuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff are very polite, friendly and helpful with kindness. Little bit far from Edinburgh station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, the breakfast was varied and good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good room, good staff, good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from staff at reception and also staff in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, good location, excellent breakfast including a waffle iron!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Parikshit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, with well furnished rooms and breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Modern, clean & good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

The room was clean and spacious, all amenities supplied. The staff were kind and courteous, nothing too much trouble. The restaurant and bar staff were efficient and friendly. Overall this was a lovely break for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026