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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, a short walk to University of Edinburgh

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Explore the area

Map
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Princes Street Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Usher Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, View (Castle view)

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, View (Castle view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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 University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. 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 at weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 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
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bonnie Burrito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ventoux - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Hotel with a fitness centre, a short walk to University of Edinburgh
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 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19 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
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • 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
  • Minibar

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • 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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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 19 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on 10 Mar 2025 start from AU$180.30, 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 at weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good facilities. nice rooms. friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ysable

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good facilities, well located, good food
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Billy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super dark toilet and uncomfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dhonna May

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our bedsheets were not changed and we stayed for 4 days 3 nights. We requested for new cups but the staff just washed it in the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Nice room although separate toilet was a little dark. There was drilling going on in the morning somewhere in the hotel. Breakfast was good although coffee was a bit weak, even espresso.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olayinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and refreshing it being accessible to various places like the bar, swimming area and restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good family stay
Good location for getting around the city. Friendly helpful staff. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, hot rooms that don't have cooling. Sadly, very over priced for what it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, within a walkable distance to main attractions. The room was as expected, clean and the staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not staying at Novotel again
Cheap, sinking, unsupportive mattress and too thick pillows made for a dreadful nights sleep and a very stiff neck. Loud music in reception made it impossible to communicate, especially for someone with a hearing impairment. Good pool, good food in restaurant, but got noisy in there on Sat night when live music playing in bar, so not very relaxing after 7pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and right within walking distance of everything we needed. Also the lobby smells very very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Vivek

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Not for Families
In terms of hotel itself, I would say it is more like a 3* rather than a 4* hotel. Cons 1. The hotel is not for families. We had a toddler that needs warm milk before bed but there were no kitchen facilities available to provide milk. 2. The room we were offered was tiny with absolutely no free space to walk. With the sofa bed and the double bed, there was no space and the photos were very different to what we had booked. 3. The receptionists were not professional. One checking in did not mention the lifts need a key card to use. One receptionist (blonde young lady without a name card) was chatting up one of the clients for 15 mins even though she knew we were waiting. 4. The cleaners did not even change the sheet or vaccuum the carpets when we asked for the room to be cleaned. Pros 1. The hotel is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainly amazing
It was amazing however the toilet door doesn’t lock and it’s small and the door the shower and sink is slightly see through and also doesn’t lock the pool was great however the changing rooms were small for about 3 people with a massive mirror covering a wall adjacent to the doodles shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Latif

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is good for a business trip, but not so convenient and easy for a family trip with a toddler. Nothing wrong with the place, just didn’t work as well as we wanted for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024