With a stay at Braid Hills Hotel in Edinburgh (Morningside), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Braid Hills Golf Course and 8 minutes from Murrayfield Stadium. .This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Grassmarket and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Princes Street.
What's nearby
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Braid Hills Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
The Braid Hills - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Napier University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Slateford Station - 5 min drive
Saughton Tram Stop - 8 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Ball Room Sports Bar & Pool Hall - 14 min walk
Bennets of Morningside - 13 min walk
Greggs - 12 min walk
The Chip Inn - 4 min drive
Charwood - 19 min walk
About this property
Braid Hills Hotel
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at 1886 Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 16146 square feet (1500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
1886 Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Edinburgh Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
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
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
1886 Restaurant
Edinburgh Bar
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Golf carts
Library
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
16,146 square feet of conference space
2 meeting rooms
24-hour business centre
Outdoors
Garden
In a provincial park
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1886
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
IPod dock
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
More
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (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
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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
443
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
360
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
130
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
44
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
26
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
William
Travelled with partner
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
ROOM WAS OK AND STAFF NICE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS WITH MENU I IT HAD STEAK PIE AND MASH POTATOES I ASKED FOR CHIPS NO MASH AND GOT CHARGED £4 EXTRA SO WASNT HAPPY THOUGHT WOULD BE EITHER OR
Receptionist was charming, chatty and helpful despite it being 9pm when we arrived. Attention to the decor in the corridors plus the festive additions made the hotel seem very welcoming. Breakfast was plentiful, varied, tasty and unhurried.
The bed was dreadful? Old, torn and very uncomfortable I slept dreadfully. The room in general was tired and needs updating, initially I was put 4 flights up in a very small room but when I asked to be moved they found me a much better room so why not fill that first? The breakfast was the same every day? Shame no difficult type of eggs? Also the food menu online is different to the actual menu so why not update that? It was disappointing in general im afraid.
Nice spacious clean room, lovely staff and great food!
Luc
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Alan
15 Dec 2025
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter
14 Dec 2025
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in a great location and a lovely restaurant too. Perfectly placed on a great bus route direct to the city and moat attractions.
Jacqueline
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Lauren
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice welcoming staff
Lauren
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Pauline
Travelled with family
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely staff throughout hotel. Dinner on rhe Friday was lovely and a good Christmas menu deal. Room was on the 3rd floor and there was no lift whixh was an issue as we has my 74 year old mother with us and noone offered to help take bags to the room whilst we ensured my mum was manahing the stairs.
The room wad tired but had everything we needed and it was clean.
Breakfast had a good range of options when they were available. Both morning's we attended there were numerous items that had run out and was not replenished, we were down for breakfast with over an hour left to go.
Overall it was a good stay and ideally placed for a day in Edinburgh.
Pauline
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie-anne
12 Dec 2025
Carrie-anne
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Annie
10 Dec 2025
Room was slightly dates, wallpaper pealing from wall. But the hotel its self was lovely.
Fairly clean, all together a nice stay and brilliant location for the price
Annie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heidi
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
8 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely brilliant for our 2 day short break , celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday we were offered an upgrade and the room was beautiful .
comfortable bed and lovely views , staff were amazing and very helpful . we will definitely be back! thankyou again for this stay !
Heidi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica
Travelled with group
8 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very sweet and helpful! The hotel even had a resident cat which made my day :)
The hotel was lovely and quaint, a lot of stairs to navigate on route to our room on 1st floor!
All the staff we encountered during our stay were exceptionally friendly, our room was spotless with nice toiletries, breakfast was lovely with plenty of choices!
James
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel decor and facilities are a bit tired but the staff are friendly and efficient. Breakfast was super. Free parking was a bonus
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Peter
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Turned up 40 minutes before 15.00 check in time, having checked in on line hoping to get a room key. No one at reception then someone turned up and told me to go away as it was before 15.00.
Radiator in bedroom didn't work. Lots of the paintwork was chipped.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The was very clean but as with all older hotels a little wear and tear is to be expected. The staff were all very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Even Magnus the hotel cat was very friendly!
David
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Jack
Travelled with partner
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Amenities
This is our second stay at this hotel. We got the same room 110. Is it the Expedia room? TV is about 7 to 8 feet high off the floor, and a foot from the high ceiling. Carpet is all rippled, a accident waiting to happen.
Really lovely stay. the beds were very comfortable and great shower. the staff were super helpful and friendly. the hotel was great location to city centre and bus stop was right outside. would definitely stay again due to the affordability.
First room had a leak around the window. Staff quickly switched us to another room.
Wifi wasn't working we reported this to staff but nothing was done. We reset the router ourselves by unplugging it and then wifi worked fine.