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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Travelers unwind in the rejuvenating sauna or take refreshing dips in the indoor pool, all while staying close to Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket.

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Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers easy access to historic attractions. Enjoy a sauna, indoor pool, gym, and The TAP Bar & Kitchen's meals. Free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, and concierge services ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €94
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Centre is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and George 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. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens featuring a statue or sculpture and a fountain
    Princes Street Gardens
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • BDC34T Edinburgh international conference centre Scotland
    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)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cloisters
    5 min walk
  • The Blue Blazer
    4 min walk
  • The Fiddler's Arms
    7 min walk
  • West Port Oracle
    5 min walk
  • The Coffee Mill
    3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Upscale hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Close to Grassmarket and Princes Street Gardens, Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 180 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 21 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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 21 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)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 10 PM.

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

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on 9 Mar 2026 start from €94, 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 Novotel Edinburgh Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Self-parking is available for GBP 24 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Edinburgh Centre located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Meadows, Princes Street Gardens and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Breakfast and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, delicious food and gentle staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sian C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, the breakfast was varied and good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from staff at reception and also staff in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, good location, excellent breakfast including a waffle iron!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Modern, clean & good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay! Very nice location! Pretty and near old town! I loved my stay will be back! Only minus was the fire alarm going off early hours sat morning
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect for visiting the main sights as it’s right on the doorstep of the old town. It provides excellent value for money with clean. Modern rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, hearty vast selection at breakfast and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our experience here. Hotel was spotless, room was warm and spacious. Separate toilet and bathroom with shower AND separate bath. Use of pool, gym and sauna are an excellent bonus. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable. Great location, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a short stay in Edinburgh. Breakfast was very good. The room was clean and spacious. The pool was a great bonus and we used it every day after touring the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Archie

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

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Location was excellent. Windows opened, which is good as the rooms were very warm. Good to have a dog friendly place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit on the pricey side and not the most modern hotel, but it was a nice clean room and you can walk to the castle and old town in a couple of minutes which is handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice to stay. Close to everything but away from the noise. Breakfast is amazing to start the day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ning Xi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. There was some miscommunication when we requested to replace the sparkling water with still water and the housekeeping staff forgot to give us new towels after clearing the old ones but both issues were rectified after we called down.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RaouF

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time visiting Edinburgh and stayed inside the city center this trip, what a great choice! The Novotel Edinburgh Center Hotel is in a great location to downtown. It is accessible by car with onsite parking, walkable to all the major tourist attractions, lots of food options and a grocery store one block (Sainsbury’s) from the hotel. The hotel staff very friendly and helpful. The on site restaurant has a lot of different food options. Would recommend this hotel for its convenience and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025