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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, 6-minute walk to Grassmarket

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

Novotel Edinburgh Centre puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna. 786 square feet (73 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloisters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪West Port Oracle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hey Palu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maison de Moggy - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Hotel with a sauna, 6-minute walk to Grassmarket
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 786 square feet (73 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • 786 sq ft of conference space
  • 73 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 24 per day); discounts available
  • Parking on site (GBP 24 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (786 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 10.00 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.

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 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 24 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 24 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 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
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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

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

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

As of 1 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on 27 Jan 2026 start from NZ$168.45, 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 Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yep, Novotel Edinburgh Centre has a self car park for GBP 24 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

The closest beach to Novotel Edinburgh Centre is Portobello Beach (5.7 km).

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a pool?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7 AM to 10 PM.

Is Novotel Edinburgh Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an indoor pool, it's no surprise that Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a hit with families.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

No, Novotel Edinburgh Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

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

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property, rooms were spacious, clean and very nice. The gym, pool, spa and sauna were fantastic. The breakfast food was plentiful and very good. We loved the bar as well. It was a 10 out of 10 stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Archie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property is very good. The key benefits to us was great location and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and nice people at the desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

AMANDA

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Given the expense of the room I expected better. It was a corner room with very limited wardrobe space and no room to place wash kit etc for 2 in the bathroom. The carpet was very grubby and there were stains on the sofa. The tv was very temperamental and the air conditioning drew in air from the kitchen extractor fan early in the morning into the room meaning we were able to tell when they had started to cook the breakfast. This is the third visit and it was the worst. We won’t be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Fair Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the old town, walking distance to attractions. Staff mostly friendly. Rooms are modern and clean. Pool feels odd since it’s open to public view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a great stay! Lower scores in comfort resulting from lack of a/c or airflow in room. Very warm in afternoon. They did have a fan and ability to open windows slightly. So we were ok. The bathroom design was odd with the commode in it own room separate from shower and sink
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay and liked how easy it was to walk to see all the Edinburgh sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

It was clean and comfortable. There is a small on site parking lot that we were able to use, which was very convenient for our car rental. They had an excellent breakfast buffet that is included with your stay. I would say they do need update the carpet and furniture in the room we stayed in, it is looking worn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
The family room was way too small, we could not even pass the compact/travel size stroller through the front hall to the room. The toilet and sink were in separate areas which made no sense and was very inconvenient. Despite having informed the staff that we were brining an infant and requesting a cot way in advance, there was no cot in the room and we had to call the front desk and ask for it. Overall the hotel offered average quality for such high price. Breakfast was okay though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the castle from the 5th floor room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a toilet separate to the bathroom is silly...as there iant a basin in the toilet cubicle. Also, grouting between tiles in shower was mouldy...bathroom probably needa a deep breakfast good and location concenient for fringe shows....only 10 - 15 minite walk to most venues
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Disappointed in Edinburgh Centre

Although the hotel is modern and eclectic the aesthetics lost functionality in our room. The spout for water in the bathroom was maybe 4 inches from the basin bottom making hand washing difficult. Check in was person was frosty at best. Had to call front desk but was never able to reach anyone despite following directions in the room and on the card key jacket. Also left two email messages that went unanswered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Nice hotel

Central hotel, rooms spacious and comfortable. Had a problem booking in as room not ready after asking I was offered a different room on different floor from friends. But Edinburgh very busy at the moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What is the point of the hotel’s detailed and mandatory pre-registration questionnaire that asks (among other things) for expected time of arrival? We specified that we would arrive before 12pm (one of the options given) and arrived around 11:30. Nevertheless, we were still made to wait over 3 hours for our room to be ready.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They could up their game on the food, but the location can't be beat. I also really like the staff. They were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

david

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

Disappointed

We stayed in a executive room At a cost of £460.00 a night with Breakfast the hotel is desperately in need of renovation the rooms are dated and have no AIR CONDITIONING at the price we paid it is unacceptable, breakfast is average and has the worst toaster of any hotel I have ever stayed in including so called budget hotels definitely will not stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern, clean, close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rowena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much and all staff was friendly enough. However on arrival at reception we were just handed over our room key with no directions. I had to ask which floor we were in and looked around and spotted the lifts ourselves. On entering the lift we wasn't told to tap the key to the special part. We didnt go anywhere for 5 mins until someone entered the lift and explained to us what to do! I think this could have been explained to us when we were handed our key at reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raxitkumar, madison heights

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Rooms were ok. Toilet and bathroom were separate which was advantage though no sink in toilet. Not sure how to wash hands after using toilet if someone is using shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025