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The Salisbury Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Standard Double Room
Four Poster Room
Interior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 8 per person)
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

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43-45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AA
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Southside stay.Your stay at this Southside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Queen's Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Salisbury Hotel

4-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Salisbury Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Salisbury Hotel offers 18 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per night.

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 8 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit cards, and cash
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, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

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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The Salisbury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 888 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room 'Pleasance' was a good size. The bed was comfortable but the pillows very hard. The toilet was a bit ramshackle, and the fan very very loud even with the door closed, and went on for a very long time after switching off. The room was very warm, but there was no way of getting the window open, so became very stuffy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and friendly. Great location. Room was large and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had an excellent overnight stay here in Sept 2022. As we were due to attend another concert at the Queen's Hall, we thought we would stay again. We subsequently booked a superior room for this occasion, in Oct 2025. We arrived mid-afternoon and were greeted by a charming person who was friendly, helpful but casually dressed, unlike the uniformed staff in other 4-star hotels. We were directed to our room, the Calton, in the basement. Initial impression was the room and bathroom were clean and tidy. My husband went to hang something in the wardrobe but it was full of heaters and electric fans. There was no room to hang clothes. We went out and didn't return until 10.30pm using the keycard to let us into the building as no staff are present after 8pm. As I pulled back the bedclothes, I noticed what I initially thought was a water mark on the sheet. On closer inspection the sheet was clean but the mark was on the mattress topper underneath. I did not investigate further at this point as it had been a long day so I covered the marked area with a pillow. In the morning, I investigated further, the mattress topper had a dried blood stain, dark red, purple colour, about 5 cm by 3 cm. I was horrified. I spoke to a different receptionist, told him of my disgust and that this was totally unacceptable in any hotel. He did not apologise on behalf of the hotel or in any way engage with the issue nor my concerns. He was less than interested. The stains were totally unacceptable and
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
decent rooms, covenient location and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean cost room and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

The carpet in the hallways was very dirty, and there was mildew in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, the staff were lovely and helpful and the location was great, it was about a 15 minute walk to the Royal Mile 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had to arrive quite late and leave early. The reception sent me detailed instructions on how to proceed. My room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet property. Staff were really nice especially the female receptionist
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rahi at checkout was very kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cute little boutique hotel with quick access to old town and Waverley Railway Station. Just what I needed for a quick 1 night stay. The reception was very helpful too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

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

8/10 Good

finlay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay in a spacious single. Lovely shower room with complimentary toiletries - including conditioner (always a winner with me). Friendly and helpful staff, great location with excellent public transport accessibility. Will happily use again when in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

G

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin staff lovely Room was clean But the place is exhausted
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here and used as our base for Kiltwalk2025. I have stayed here in 2023 and knew I’d be back again. Amazing room. Spot on. High ceilings and spacious rooms which we loved. Staff are lovely and full of knowledge. Beds are soooo comfy. Bathroom was huge. Will definitely be returning for a third time next time we are in Edinburgh!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Capucine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart, Nanaimo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good time here, staff cleaned room everyday. Cant complain about that. A room was comfortable but over crowded due to size. Easy to get ro town many options with buses and never had to wait long . I think a little more orientation of the place when checking in wouldheld didnt dind the garden untill ready to leave . Could use a safe in room do to being on ground level and window was broken. Good convenient place ro lay your head down . Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was basically in the basement and not reflective of rooms in the photos. Desk wasnt manned so hard to get service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. The bus stop into town was only 150 metres from the hotel. Numerous route options. Staff were very pleasant, offering help with luggage up the stairs. Novelty of naming rooms instead of numbering. The bathroom hot water took ages until warm enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully decorated room..nice area..very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025