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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Edinburgh Castle

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Bar (on property)
Lounge
Standard Triple Room
Lounge
Reception

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DG
  • Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (Windowless)

Twin Room (Windowless)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Windowless)

Double Room (Windowless)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Or Twin Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room-No Window

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room-No Window

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Edinburgh

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and George Street. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this West End hotel include Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vietnam House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coates Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel with a bar, near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Britannia Hotel Edinburgh also features a front desk safe and a television in common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edinburgh hotel.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh offers 178 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a bath.

This Edinburgh hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 14 for adults and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Check-out time is 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
There are 60 parking spaces at the property. All guests using the car park must register their car details at reception. Failure to do so could result in a parking penalty. The car park is operated by a third party.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 14 for adults and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh on 9 Oct 2025 start from NZ$170.74, 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.

Is parking available at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

Yep, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh has a self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 7.50 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

The closest beach to Britannia Hotel Edinburgh is Portobello Beach (7 km).

Does Britannia Hotel Edinburgh serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors give a thumbs up to the English brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

No, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

6.0

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 309 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 241 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 241 out of 1275 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Thomas W

Travelled with group
Overall not bad. Location is good but not central. Property need upgrade; breakfast not very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked for 2 nights but ended up leaving after the 1st night, we checked in at 8pm after a long day in the sight seeing when we went to the room (which was located on the first floor basement) we entered the room and notice the carpets coming up around the edges etc as we went to lock the room door from the inside we noticed it didn’t lock or have even a safety lock on the door and that the room also had an on joining room which the door wasn’t locked too, up on noticing these three things we went to leave the room to go to reception when loud shouting came from the corridor outside the room, being two females we didn’t feel safe leaving the room in the moment and used our luggage to barricade the main door to the room, we did try to phone reception but between having no signal even when connecting to the wifi the times the call did go through the reception phone rang out. When the shouting stopped in the early hours we decided to leave the hotel and make the 6hr journey home as we didn’t feel safe staying in the hotel after what happened, upon check out I stated these to the receptionist to which he said we wouldn’t get a refund. I am taking this further as the hotel possesses a major safety concern, ALL doors should be able to lock from the inside and have some sort of safety lock on! I personally don’t care how long it takes I will get a refund. Sadly Expedia doesn’t allow videos but I have them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No better than a hostel.

Room clean but carpet in corridor badly needed vacuuming Room had no bedside tables to put drink phone etc and no bedside light so impossible to read in bed as overhead light was at other side of room. Asked for bedside light one was provided —at other side of room!! Duvet cover had holes in it Overall no better than a hostel- overall hotel was in poor condition . Reception staff were pleasant but unable to solve the problem
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

William

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

Below par

Unfortunately., the hotel is below standard and won't be back. The only positive thing is that it was clean but not to a particularly high standard. Really needs some money put in to it to improve the room. Would rather pay more and have a nicer room. Sorry
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

janet

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
No housekeeping in the rooms . We stayed for two nights and had to ask for towels , toilet roll etc. Rooms in need of redecorating and bed was very uncomfortable. For the amount we paid we were expecting a lot better. Very poor on Britania Hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

R

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre-Not recommended

Hotel was mediocre. Especially annoying is that there was no fridge in the room to keep some drinks cold and the vending machine was broken so I was incredibly thirsty. I begged staff to sell me any cold soft drink but they refused because 'the bar is closed'. Really not very accommodating accommodation!!! I don't recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bincy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arkan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really we didn’t like it for everything……..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic but clean accommodation . Only had breakfasts in hotel, food not the best .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirsty

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was the only thing that was good on this trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service

Adequate

The staff were helpful, but there weren't enough of them and waits for service were long. The hotel was a little shabby and could use an update. It was reasonably clean and comfortable enough. Other than the long wait to check in, no complaints. Everything was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

The stay was very pleasant; the room was spacious, beautiful, and bright. The bed was very comfortable. It was nice to find a kettle and cups to make tea, along with some typical biscuits. The only thing that could be improved is the cleanliness, but overall, it was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Calum

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paula

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perhaps just unlucky with our room but, room was pretty small. Bedding was clean and fresh only one pillow each, which I hate. The skirtings were filthy, the bathroom was not good. Shower curtain which was too short, black mould on the grout. Had to fill the kettle with a cup as couldn't get into tiny sink. Boiled it and the water turned orange, so didn't get a hot drink. The laundry trolleys were outside hotel just beside our window and at 5.20 am on a Sunday morning we were woken up by them being collected. Was £226 for a night but no doubt more expensive because of concert. Location is great, the staff were lovely but our room fell below what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a great check in got in early but when we got in the room we had 2 ask 4 shower gel , the room was clean but had 2 hld the shower head it wouldnt stay in the holder but generally fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Antony

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is looking quite tired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located and reasonably priced. Basic but comfortable. Fridge in room, no smart tv. Handy parking not too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious and clean. It also had a broken lock on the bathroom door that had fallen off the door at one point. Could be an issue for someone who wouldnt know how to put it back on to unlock the door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oriana

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stench that hit us when we opened our door was an overwhelming combination of mold and rot. There was a McDonald’s monopoly leaflet under the towels on the bed and a Pokémon card under the towels on the desk. After our showers in the morning, the carpeted floor was soaked through. Ergo, smell of mold and rotting wood. They were sold out of rooms the first night but we got to switch to an odorless room for the rest of our stay. I pulled an extra pillow out of the cupboard and there was a dried cantaloupe seed and stain on it. Every time we passed the front desk, someone was complaining about their stay. I heard staff mutter ‘Jesus Christ’ after interactions with guests. I’m sure they aren’t paid enough. How could the owners make $70 million + in profits if they paid staff a decent wage and maintained the hotel? If you must stay there, avoid room 224 at all costs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really shabby. Tea/coffee machines were broken. Sharp broken bits of metal sticking out of bathroom wall. Signs of mould. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025