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New Town Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to George Street

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Ballantrae Hotel, in Edinburgh's heart, offers complimentary in-room WiFi and an on-site bar. Guests can rent cars and get tour assistance to visit nearby attractions like the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street's shops.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €155
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, New Town Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP

What's nearby

  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

New Town Hotel

Upscale hotel near Princes Street
Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, New Town Hotel provides car hire on-site, a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at New Town Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ballantrae Edinburgh
Ballantrae Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Ballantrae
The Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Ballantrae Hotel
New Town Hotel Hotel
New Town Hotel Edinburgh
New Town Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is New Town Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Town Hotel?

As of 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Town Hotel on 10 Nov 2025 start from €155.22, 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.

What time is check-in at New Town Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at New Town Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is New Town Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St James Quarter, George Street and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

New Town Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Comfortable room. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, nice clean hotel, perfect location, close to shops and transport
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely fresh room, comfortable, very clean. Great location. Staff welcoming and friendly. Rooms may not be suitable for those less mobile due to stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the hotel has been totally renovated and has very spacious and will appointed rooms. Staff was very friendly. It is a new hotel so they are still working on improvements to service. Tram to the city and airport is a two minute walk. Ten minute walk to the royal mile. Plenty of Cafe and pubs near by. Next time in Edinburgh we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good, but NB no lift as it's a listed building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daugherty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old property. Our room had 12ft ceilings and was large and comfortable. Just far enough from Old Town to get away from main crowds. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. There’s a private on-site restaurant that was incredible for breakfast! All the sites are in walking distance. They were in the process of doing a remodel (late September) which is looking great. Otherwise they would’ve gotten 5 stars. Staff was available and attentive. I just reserve the 5 for the above and beyond stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Close to both bus and train station. Most Edfringe venues are within a 20min walk. Staff kindly facilitated a move to the sister hotel The Albany as there was a noise issue in the booked room. The staff at the albany were great and many thanks to the gentleman who helped with the move. Would def recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Other than the shower's water pressure being very low, everything was perfect. Good and clean room, comfortable bed, nice view (from fourth floor in my case), and St Andrew's Square with bus station (and Waverley train station shortly behind that) is right around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dylan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good location and ideal for getting into town. However there was a bug on the bed which put us off, then found one of the pillows had loads of stains on. Our room was right next to public toilets in the hotel which means you can hear the doors and flushes. The shower did not feel private as there was no blinds in the bathroom and the shower was opposite other buildings. You could also hear staff and guests talking and coming up and down the stairs all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jirat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No elevator. Dont bring heavy luggage at all or you gonna get bad backpain
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
I booked 2 separate consecutive one night’s stays. Night 1 was excellent with a nice room but a long walk up 4 or 5 floors (without an elevator). Night two was a trip down 2 floors underground and I encountered dust and various flying insects … not a pleasing room. The rooms were functional and the entire place had new carpet. I didn’t like being moved from the penthouse to the dungeon, but I did make 2 separate reservations and they must have run out of good rooms for my second night … although I did request (twice) at check in to not be moved … they just smiled and nodded … and then ignored my request. In conclusion, I might stay here again but it would require me knowing what room I’m getting and I don’t think that’s possible to know that in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael Olof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rummet städades varje dag. Nära spårvagn och bussterminal. Absolut centralt. Trots det ett lugnt läge. Vi testade inte hotellets frukost eller mat, tyvärr så här i efterhand.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Belle chambre très cosy et stylée, un problème avec la chasse d’eau à notre arrivée mais qui a été résolu très rapidement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonarda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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