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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Explore the area

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 eco-friendly 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 Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maison de Moggy - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna
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 eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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 22 per day); discounts available
  • Parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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

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 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 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 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on 23 Oct 2025 start from NZ$311.55, 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 22 per night. 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.

Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue we had is that the room was too warm at night. It was better after we open the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Mr

Hi Mike from Manchester on a 1 day visit to Edinburgh Check in was to late at 3pm The pool was small. I was asking to fill a form in if I wanted to use the pool and then ring down to see if it was full or not. I went down to the bar at two minutes past one. I was told only room service was available but there was still people drinking at the bar.Then charged £5 to have it brought to the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Staff & service
GOOD LOCATION
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok Hotel, would not stay again

Ok Hotel, very expensive for what it is. Strange room with sink in the middle of it and see through bathroom and loo doors! Not particularly clean, did mention this to hotel staff but no action taken!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiral

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

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

10/10 Excellent

RaouF

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Perfect rooms and facilities with kind and professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room needs new carpet -stained - will happen in august. No places to hang clothes or towels other than small rails on bathroom and toilet doors or wardrobe. Sink too shallow and no way of keeping water in. No room cleaning until late afternoon. Good restaurant and bar, staff very friendly, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked under the belief there was a sofabed in the room. It was essentially a sofa with another sofa underneath. So it was just like sleeping on a single sofa. I had to ask for bedding and was provided with a duvet. No undersheet or pillows. The temperature in the room was unbearably hot meaning that we did not sleep at all. Would neither recommend nor stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lira

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel stay was excellent, clean , comfortable and staff very helpful . The breakfast was superb . Will definitely be staying there again 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Typical City Centre hotel. No view from window, may as well not have had one. Sauna and Pool were good. Didn’t do breakfast as it was too expensive. Found local cafes for that 👍🙂
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sajaa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

8/10 Good

Hope

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a hotel. Parking was nothing short or interesting. It’s centrally located. Easy walk to many places. The room was a bit cut up but still livable. Lovely coffee service. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

frank, PLEASANTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First two nights we stayed in an executive suite wonderful, good location, beautiful views of the castle. We moved as part of a tour to a much smaller room with a leaky overhead shower head Biggest drawback was the lack of air-conditioning hotel was stifiling hot every night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a good spot to check out Edinburgh and is close to the hop on hop off bus. There is a pool and a hot tub so bring a bathing suit. They also have a decent breakfast, I thought it was a little high but they have a waffle maker. Places in town close around 10/11pm so late night food options are slim. No individual room temperature control.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The only comment that I would make was the carpet was stained in several areas. Other our stay was great and the was so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and spacious. The location was central to Edinburgh which made most attractions in walking distance. Staff were very nice and helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025