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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)
Reception
Lounge
Triple Room
Lounge

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 AU$71
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

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69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DG
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Executive Room

Double or Twin Executive 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 Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room

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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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Club Double Room Without a Window

Club Double Room Without a Window

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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Club Twin Room Without a Window

Club Twin Room Without a Window

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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Triple Room

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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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Family Room Sleeps 3

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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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Or Twin Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Or Twin Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Club Double Room Without A Window

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • George Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 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
  • ‪The Dean Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Pal - ‬9 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 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh on 7 Dec 2025 start from AU$70.53, 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.

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 327 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 249 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 245 out of 1312 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. It’s basic, beds were comfortable and shower was great. Huge breakfast options included in our stay and was cheap! Bus right out the front but a taxi service was available through the front desk. £8 to the heart of Edinburgh. But can be walked in about 35 mins. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is due for a remodel, and is showing its age, but don't let that discourage you. The staff were great, and were always friendly, warm and welcoming. The room we had was fairly spacious and clean. The morning buffet didn't serve any surprises, but the food was decent, affordable and filled us up. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room has no windows, cost nearly £300 a night for a very uncomfortable twin dated room, seemed ber
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

£380 one night total rip off

Can’t believe we paid £380 for a one night stay here no breakfast included. Room was small only two sockets in the room to use Walls paper thin so got no sleep Typical example of ripping people off because there was a gig on We stayed in Cardiff two weeks previously and the room was immaculate compared to this and only £120 including breakfast and yes there was a gig in Cardiff but we did not get robbed Would never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mareena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disappointed the breakfast wasn’t included for the price. Noisy room as based on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of Edinburgh city centre, need transport or taxi clean, tidy, staff were friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yogendra Reddy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Uncomfortable beds, very basic

No access to rooms early. Came in off a red eye and requested early access to room if available. No response from hotel on email. Was able to check in bags to a secured room and comeback at 3pm First room was a double bed (booked 2 singles) Second room was given but beds were like sleeping on a box spring. Very uncomfortable and worn Happy to leave after 2 nights and find better accommodation for the same price Would not stay there or recommend to anyone 30min walk to downtown Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

julie

Travelled with partner
Not informed of limited parking, not given help in locating parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were on the top floor facing the reception area, the window didnt close properly and the was a constant loud noise (possibly something like an air conditioning unit). The curtains weren't fit for purpose as the walls sloped in. The shower wasn't very powerful. To me it felt like the reception area had been modernised but as soon as you walked through the door the accommodation that had been forgotten about, the lifts were tatty on missing buttons amd the rooms were poorly finished off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Does the job ,but no frills

This is a basic hotel, clean and tidy. OK for a couple of nights. No food options other than breakfast which we didn't have so can't comment on that. The room was spacious and clean but no frills, ie no towel rails,toilet roll holder or wardrobe. Beds were very comfy however. This place is a bit out of the way but in a nice area about 15mins walk to the tram stop to get into the centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Inna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's an older building, our room was next to supply room, so the stuff was walking, talking, moving things all the time, and we could hear every sound. Walking to the citi center, the Castle and the Royal Mile - at least 30 minutes, or even longer. (Definitely not 19 minutes, as they advertise) On a positive side - everyone we interacted with, was nice, friendly, and helpful. There is a path, just steps from the main entrance, on the other side of the parking lot, that leads to a nice little creek, and you can go for a lovely walk along the water, surrounded by greenery, away from the cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

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

Great for short stays

Quick easy check in, comfortable amenities and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WORST HOTEL

I've traveled extensively and can confidently say this hotel stands out as the worst I've ever experienced. After a long day of travel, we arrived at 14:25 and politely requested to check in, only to be met with rudeness from the reception staff. We waited until 15:00, and it was only after we voiced our concerns again that we were handed off to a much friendlier colleague. Despite paying over £400 for a standard room over two nights, our experience was far from satisfactory. We were shocked to see that the average wait time to check in exceeded an hour, indicating a complete lack of concern from the staff. The hotel's condition was appalling, reminiscent of a cheap, rundown B&B. It felt tired, dirty, and neglected. Just walking past the restaurant was off-putting, and we didn't have the courage to order food during our stay. I've stayed in hostels that offer far better standards. Our bedroom was in dismal shape—mold everywhere, peeling silicone, a blocked toilet, and poor shower pressure. The carpet was so filthy that we could see bugs crawling around. We left feeling grimy and eager to get home for a proper wash. The manager should be embarrassed by these conditions, but it seems they prioritise profit over customer satisfaction and that’s just the way it is, the mistake is booking this hotel, expecting the place to match the price, please remember it is Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family

Good clean hotel

We walked to hotel from Waverley Rail station was 30 min walk. Get a taxi if got cases and bags. Lovely walk otherwise to Princes street. Can walk to town centre by side of river through Leith Gardens. Lovely walk. Hotel staff were quick to book us in. room was lovely, big, clean, tea coffee milk biscuits. Shower, hair and soap in bathroom. Shower curtain was spotlessly clean. Lovely big soft towels. We were overlooking the river which was nice. We had a very pretty lounge next to our room. Staff were very friendly and on hand for any questions or replenishment of room stuff. Didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment on that but smelt lovely when walking through main lobby. Would recommend this hotel, if able to walk okay but if unsteady on feet you would need to get a taxi ( plenty about) as hotel is down a very steep curvy road from main road to hotel at side of river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very dissatisfied

I’ve never been to a hotel where the rooms aren’t made up daily and the towels aren’t changed when left in shower. The overall state of the hotel was shabby. I never requested a disabled room which is what we got upon arrival. The price we paid should have included breakfast at least I’ve stayed in many hotels on buisines and this hotel was one of the worst I have been to .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we wanted to explore Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bahar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We selected the double room option
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

It's ok for a short stay

The room was spacious, bed way too firm for my liking. Bathroom was fine, flushing the toilet was a bit of a roulette. Didn't get be towels for the whole stay. Lights were very bright and uncomfortable to use for a prolonged time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Should be a less than £50 a night hotel but due to the festival was 3x that room we had smelt of damp bed was clean just needs updating and freshened up a bit. Shower was good but no use if you were over 5ft tall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025