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Black Ivy Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Japanese garden
Staircase
Daily full breakfast (GBP 15.50 per person)
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$424
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1DU
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Grassmarket
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

At Black Ivy Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Black Ivy, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Tollcross hotel include Grassmarket and George Street.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 4 min drive
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montpeliers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bennets Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Golf Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Roast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Black Ivy Hotel

Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Black Ivy Hotel also features a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1869
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Black Ivy Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 32.80 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Black Ivy

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1869
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and from GBP 10.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 32.80 per day (5 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Black Ivy Hotel?

Black Ivy Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Ivy Hotel?

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Ivy Hotel on 26 Aug 2025 start from NZ$423.90, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Black Ivy Hotel?

The closest beach to Black Ivy Hotel is Portobello Beach (6.1 km).

What makes Black Ivy Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Black Ivy Hotel.

Does Black Ivy Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Black Ivy Hotel?

No, Black Ivy Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Black Ivy Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Black Ivy Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Black Ivy Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Black Ivy Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Black Ivy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and breakfast was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would have ranked higher. Loved the room. However if your not able bodied - there is a lot of stairs to get to room. Our room was also directly above the bar. Loud dance music on sat night and then the rest of the nights not as loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEST PLACE IVE STAYED

Was a lovely clean room. Great views from my room. Service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey de Sa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a stunning stay, my favourite hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel, perfectly located with amazing staff! Ben makes amazing cocktails and Domenic will hep you with any recommendations ( we meet him at breakfast (amazing restaurant food and service) We will come back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

A great place for a friends’ reunion

We were visiting local friends. The hotel worked well and was perfect for our weekend stay. Staff friendly and helpful. The rooms was quiet. The restaurant and dining area always super busy. Seems to be a very popular place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Still very good

Second stay and just as good as the first. Dog friendly, beside the links & central enough for a night out. Tasty breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean room. Staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was beautiful which created an amazing ambience, the staff were attentive and friendly, we felt relaxed and would deffo return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Comfortable room and easy online checkin. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in a beautiful part of Edinburgh, the hotel is decorated stylishly with an eclectic mix of art and fixtures. The staff are friendly, the room was lovely with a pretty view across the back gardens of buildings on the row. Breakfast was amazing and the service was excellent. I'd definately recommend this hotel and will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden Gem great location lovely boutique hotel amazing service delicious food and great atmosphere . staff are very attentive excellent excelled our expectations great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buzzy vibe downstairs, luxury quiet rooms upstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrad

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

10/10 Excellent

Grit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern and artsy hotel with stunning views

Black Ivy is a lovely hotel in the center of Edinburgh right next to the Meadows. Its interior and exterior design is wonderful and artsy, with photography in the hallways and rooms. It's really a gem. Our room had a gorgeous park view out to the Meadows and onto the lovely skyline of Edinburgh. The room was clean and modern and had all the amenities (shampoo, shower gel, hair dryer, etc) and it is ecofriendly. The staff is excellent and super helpful. We had a great stay. The Xmas decoration was quite special.
Black Ivy in Xmas Decoration
Whimsical art-deco lamps add a special touch to the outside seating area
Park view from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Melba

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff and service excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alisan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, very comfortable rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautifully decorated for the holiday. The rooms were quaint, but suited my needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024