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Grassmarket Hotel

2 stars
94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5 19 reviews
I have read a few reviews regarding

I have read a few reviews regarding this hotel, to be honest i was worried when i got there! I... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 24 Aug 2009
Me and my friend was very happy

Me and my friend was very happy about our room and the service. Unfortunatly our friends got a room... See full review

  • ann
  • 14 Aug 2009
Buzzing atmosphere and historical location in the heart of Edinburgh
The Grassmarket Hotel is in Grassmarket, an area of the city named for its old market square. Guests receive a warm welcome at this cozy, two-star hotel in Edinburgh's Old Town. Pubs, nightclubs, cafés, and shops give the area a lively, fun atmosphere. The Castle and city center attractions are easily accessible.
Highlights
  • Easy walk to top tourist attractions
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator to all floors
  • Free wireless Internet
Rooms

The Grassmarket Hotel is a five-story, two-star hotel in a building with Old Town character. Guests can choose between a single, double, or twin bedroom, each featuring light, warm tones and soft, fresh bed linens. Warming rugs keep rooms extra toasty during the winter months. Many of the 45 rooms have charming views over the market square. All are comfortably furnished and have bathroom facilities en-suite, complimentary toiletries, satellite television, direct-dial phone, and tea- and coffee-making equipment.

Features

The budget Grassmarket hotel operates on a room-only basis, but a full Scottish breakfast and good-value food are available in Biddy Mulligan's Pub every day. Biddy Mulligan's is at street level in the same building as the hotel. The pub's Irish theme assures a lively atmosphere, a wide range of drinks, and an extensive daily food menu. Biddy Mulligan's has live music and coverage of all major sporting events. Other pubs, bars, and restaurants are within easy reach in the historic Old Town, Royal Mile, and city center.

Transportation
  • Waverley rail station (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Edinburgh Airport (7.6 mi/12.3 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Festival Theatre (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • National Museum of Scotland (0.5 mi mi/0.8 km)
  • Royal Mile (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Edinburgh Castle (0.6 mi mi/1.9 km)
  • Princes Street (1.0 mi/1.6 km)
  • Holyrood Palace (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
  • Murrayfield Rugby Stadium (2.1 mi/3.4 km)
Business
  • Free wireless Internet access in lobby
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (0.9 mi/1.4 km)

Grassmarket Hotel Rooms

Single
Room with one twin bed equipped with all modern comforts and facilities.
Twin or Double
Room with one double bed or two twin beds equipped with all modern comforts and facilities.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

55.9479 -3.1956
Area served
Edinburgh.
Nearby airports
Edinburgh International Airport.
Area description
Located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, only minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. The Grassmarket buzzes with activity each day and night of the week.

Nearby points of interest

  • Grassmarket: 0.1 km
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.1 km
  • Outlook Tower: 0.2 km
  • Writer's Museum: 0.2 km
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.3 km
  • Parliament House: 0.3 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 km
  • Lauriston: 0.4 km
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.4 km
  • Royal Museum: 0.4 km
  • Scott Monument: 0.4 km
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.4 km
  • Cowgate: 0.4 km
  • Princes Street: 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket: 0.1 km
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.1 km
  • Outlook Tower: 0.2 km
  • Writer's Museum: 0.2 km
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.3 km
  • Parliament House: 0.3 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 km
  • Lauriston: 0.4 km
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.4 km
  • Royal Museum: 0.4 km
  • Scott Monument: 0.4 km
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.4 km
  • Cowgate: 0.4 km
  • Princes Street: 0.5 km
  • Underground City: 0.5 km
  • Princes Mall: 0.6 km
  • Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.7 km
  • Meadow park: 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile: 0.8 km
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.8 km
  • Georgian House: 0.9 km
  • Trinity House: 1 km
  • Fountainbridge: 1 km
  • Lochrin: 1 km
  • People's Story: 1 km
  • The Canongate: 1.1 km
  • Marchmont: 1.1 km
  • Dumbiedykes: 1.1 km
  • Calton Hill: 1.3 km
  • Sciennes: 1.3 km
  • Haymarket: 1.3 km
  • Dean Village: 1.4 km
  • Scottish Parliament: 1.4 km
  • Bruntsfield: 1.4 km
  • Holyroodhouse Palace: 1.5 km
  • Stockbridge: 1.5 km
  • Newington: 1.5 km
  • Merchiston: 1.5 km
  • Holyrood: 1.6 km
  • Dalry: 1.6 km
  • Canonmills: 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse: 1.7 km
  • Greenhill: 1.7 km
  • The Grange: 1.8 km

Dining

Room Service
Room service & packed lunches available. Complementary coffee upon arrival in our newly refurbished reception with free wifi.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (19)

Ratings and reviews for Grassmarket Hotel

Overall score

3.8 / 5
About the scores
19 out of 19
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.8

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Rower
Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
31 Jan 2012

Fantastic Edinburgh location

Very good location and great for nightlife. Great value for money

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Great location in Edinburghs night life and very short walk to the castle

Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Tracy
Not Provided
20 Aug 2010

The hotel was very shabby and

The hotel was very shabby and must be due for decorating!!! reception, certain staff could and should be more friendly and give customers information on the events and features of Edinburgh!! Useful if you are not a local to Scotland!! The food in the pub next door is good however the portions could be more generous! The noise coming from this was loud and if staying at the front would be uncomfortable however it rained so this was helpful as we stayed at the front.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

A businnes traveler
Pisa , Italy
11 Aug 2010

Festival, no thanks

I was there for an international conference, and the hotel location was perfect both for the conference venue and for sigthseeing late in the afternoon. Unfortunately I was in Edinburgh at the beginning of the Festival and the pub at the ground floor of the hotel there was live music until 3 in the night (friday-monday). It has been terrific !!! Anyway I realized that when there is no festival they play live music untill the 1 in the nigth, so it is a good hotel only for people that do not go to sleep early in the night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

nikoli
Washington, DC
24 Nov 2009

Great location

This hotel is in a great location within walking distance to all of the main sites, great restaurants and pubs. The room was a decent size, but no breakfast included.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anders
Not Provided
10 Oct 2009

A perfect hotel for a stay in

A perfect hotel for a stay in Edinburgh. Nice and friendly personal and a nice clean room (no 401) for a cheap price. The room was close to the elevator, but we nerver heard any noice from it. Even the location is very good (close to the royal mile and Edinburgh castle). Would gladly recommend it to anyone is going to visit Edinburgh!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Anonymous
nova scotia, canada
5 Oct 2009

my stay at the grassmarket hotel

i was in town for a wedding so i didn't spend much time at the hotel, but the staff were friendly and helpful and it was in an ideal location for me. the hallways / stairwells were a bit confusing initially as my room couldn't be reached by lift so i had to take the lift to the 1st floor, then walk along a hall and up a stairwell.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Gan
Not Provided
26 Sep 2009

Hotel is located in a very central

Hotel is located in a very central area. Rooms are a little bit small though but very clean and comfartable. For the price you are paying I think this hotel is a great deal. Will definately stay there again the next time I am In Edingburgh

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Anonymous
Not Provided
24 Aug 2009

I have read a few reviews regarding

I have read a few reviews regarding this hotel, to be honest i was worried when i got there! I was pleasantly surprised! The hotel was spotlessly clean, we ended up with a triple for the price of a twin...so their was loads of room. My only complaint would be that the room was very warm! Just typical British hotels where there usually isnt the need for AC. The roadway was a bit noisy when the windows were open..but Hey what do you expect its a busy city!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

ann
Not Provided
14 Aug 2009

Me and my friend was very happy

Me and my friend was very happy about our room and the service. Unfortunatly our friends got a room with mould and bad air.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grassmarket Hotel

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Anonymous
Not Provided
29 Jul 2009

Clean, comfortable hotel well

Clean, comfortable hotel well sited for easy access to all local amenities & nightlife. No hassle book in/out process and good rates.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
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