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Black Ivy Hotel

4.0 star property

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Double Room
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service

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4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1DU
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Black Ivy Hotel

Suburban hotel with a restaurant, near University of Edinburgh
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace.
Black Ivy Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Black Ivy Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Meadows. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine while dining at Black Ivy
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include an elevator, a terrace, and a lobby fireplace
  • 12 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 3-minute drive from Edinburgh International Conference Centre
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Black Ivy Hotel also features a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Black Ivy - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 32.80 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Black Ivy

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1869
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: approximately GBP 18 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 32.80 per day (5 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Black Ivy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 351 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esra Zeynep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at The Black Ivy Hotel in Edinburgh was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth and genuine kindness. The staff made me feel completely at home. My room was beautiful and cozy, making it the perfect space to unwind after exploring the city, and it overlooked the most stunning park view. Waking up to that sight every morning felt magical. The food was outstanding, every meal felt crafted with care and flavor, and the ambience in the restaurant and bar was just as inviting. Every single person I encountered went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. I can honestly say there wasn’t a single thing I would change. My time at Black Ivy was an experience I’ll always remember fondly, and I’ll absolutely be returning the next time I’m in Edinburgh. Highly, highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. Property is far from tourist attractions 20 -30 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely superb hotel and lovely well cooked food . Would certainly visit again !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

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

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a fabulous part of Edinburgh. Very dog friendly, good food and a great bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and lively chic bar area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

Lovely hotel great location

Staff were welcoming, cocktails fantastic, we ate in the restaurant which was very good and nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ho cheung

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

Early

Well prepared, I told them I will come early and luckily I can early check-in. 5 min walk to bus stop to train station or other places in edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and breakfast was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would have ranked higher. Loved the room. However if your not able bodied - there is a lot of stairs to get to room. Our room was also directly above the bar. Loud dance music on sat night and then the rest of the nights not as loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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