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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Miscellaneous
Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Edinburgh Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Edinburgh. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh and Princes Street Gardens
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 786 square feet (73 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The TAP Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

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 21.50 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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: 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 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 21.5 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)

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

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 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

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to major attractions, restaurant food was delicious - I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous, easy check-in, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Breakfast and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfy beds, cosey vibes and beautiful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in this hotel. The staff was extremely helpful. The room was comfortable and the hotel beautifully situated. The swimming pool was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sian C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, delicious food and gentle staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Great hotel grealocation great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Cyndi Maris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff and excellent buffet choices
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel would thoroughly recommend. Staff were super friendly, room was modern and clean, and location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good room, good staff, good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Parikshit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, with well furnished rooms and breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Modern, clean & good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

The room was clean and spacious, all amenities supplied. The staff were kind and courteous, nothing too much trouble. The restaurant and bar staff were efficient and friendly. Overall this was a lovely break for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a must for solo travellers. I was supposed to be travelling with a friend but it turned out to be my first solo travel experience and I felt extremely safe and comfortable staying at the hotel and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. my room was cleaned every day and we had bottles of water and fresh milk every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siranush

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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