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Black Ivy Hotel

Property class: 4

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A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.
A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.
A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1DU
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, two floral pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a decorative headboard, and a series of framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bed with a pink headboard, floral pillows, and a pink bedspread.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A room with two red chairs, a round wooden table, and a large window with a view of a green park and a white van.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Tollcross hotel include Grassmarket and Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loudons Fountainbridge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Montpeliers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maki & Ramen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hendersons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Books N’ Cup - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Black Ivy Hotel

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.

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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 18 for adults and GBP 13 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 18 for adults and from GBP 13 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
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

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.

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. 301 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 401 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast menu
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in quiet location. Helpful staff with a nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, decor, food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were great, a perfect Scottish experience. Situated at the end of the meadows, its in a wonderful quite spot of the city with everything in reach - Princes St, Edi University, bus lines to Leith and Stockbridge and more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, characterful and great food and drink
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and building in the heart of Edinburgh. Staff were all extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible stay at the Black Ivy! Forbes our host was incredible helpful and gracious. The room was spacious and clean with really neat decor, and the location was stunning. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We so enjoyed staying in this very chic boutique hotel. The area was perfect for our trip! A great choice for Edinburgh. Jonathan & Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arslan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HUGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning looking venue with great service from the staff. We had the veggie and Scottish breakfast. Both were excellent. Great location next to The Meadows and within 15 mins walk of the main attractions. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem was that, as a super busy bar/restaurant, the music was going until like 1am.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time! The staff is exceptional, friendly and welcoming! Thank you! We’ll look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant boutique hotel, lovely room with a fantastic bathroom. Bar and restaurant really nice and decorations for Christmas were fab
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely superb hotel and lovely well cooked food . Would certainly visit again !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

E A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and lively chic bar area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vetle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a fabulous part of Edinburgh. Very dog friendly, good food and a great bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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