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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Lounge
Triple Room
Lounge

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DG
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Executive Room

Double or Twin Executive Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Club Double Room Without a Window

Club Double Room Without a Window

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Twin Room Without a Window

Club Twin Room Without a Window

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Or Twin Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Or Twin Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Club Double Room Without A Window

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Edinburgh

A stay at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Pal - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel with a bar, near Edinburgh Castle
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh offers 178 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs.

This Edinburgh hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 14 for adults and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Check-out time is 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
There are 60 parking spaces at the property. All guests using the car park must register their car details at reception. Failure to do so could result in a parking penalty. The car park is operated by a third party.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 14 for adults, and GBP 6 to 7 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Britannia Edinburgh
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Britannia
Edinburgh Britannia Hotel
Hotel Britannia Edinburgh
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel Scotland
Travelodge Edinburgh West End Hotel Edinburgh
Britannia Edinburgh Edinburgh
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh Hotel
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Reviews

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

6.0

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 248 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 246 out of 1307 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice but very hot and window over front entrance was noisy. It was priced well for a last minute over nighter on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Im gonna give the sincerest feedback! The room was nice and clean. I wish there was a little window for some fresh air though, smelling like sweat(wasn't me). The noise from the corridor and next doors neighbours was a bit too much. The breakfast was nicely ready and staff buzzing around to fill in what was empty. Coffee machine, Christ, you need new one or a Thermos Flask ready for whenever the machine give up on you, like the morning I served breakfast. Was easy to get there from the train station-GPS dit it all for me, but far, over 45min walk. I wish I checked that before. The reason I'm giving 4stars is because CHECKING IN AT 3PM AND CHECK OUT 10AM SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED!!! Also the breakfast served before 9.30?Where's the rush? Check in/out, breakfast time, wouldn't get me back there again. But I'm grateful to the lovely breakfast staff and the way I've been treated. I wasn't given any Internet access info at the reception, and they should know better. I was rushed to give the passport number and sign some paper. Some kind gentleman from the guests showed me the way,otherwise would get lost to my 240 room. When two at the desk, one should make the efforts to show the new guest the way.The city is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sahil Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not the best and certainly price wise not good val

No evening meal available told they were not doing food at all Bed was fine but only 1 pillow each Bathroom had mould around ceiling Generally run down room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliet

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

Terrible Service and Outdated Policies

Unfortunately, my experience at this hotel was quite disappointing. The overall atmosphere didn’t feel friendly or welcoming—perhaps it’s more geared toward business travelers, but even then, the lack of basic hospitality was surprising. One of the most frustrating parts was that the bar does not accept cash at all. As a traveler from another country with daily card limits, this was incredibly inconvenient. I couldn’t even buy a bottle of water, as the rooms do not provide any complimentary water either. When I asked at the bar, I was told I couldn’t make a purchase simply because I only had cash. Thankfully, a kind stranger offered to pay for my water using her card. It wasn’t a matter of not having money—it was the hotel’s rigid and unaccommodating policy. On top of that, the carpet in the room had a strong, unpleasant odor—damp or dirty, hard to tell which. It made the whole stay feel unhygienic. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend staying here. The service was poor, the policies unfriendly, and the experience far from comfortable. I definitely won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin, Llanddulas

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

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Terrible hotel. Booked for three night. Only stayed two nights couldn't wait to leave. Room very basic, All staff rude and unwelcoming. No food, no coffee machine. No shops or restaurants near bye to purchase any food. Absolutely terrible. Never been in hotel like it on my life. Will NEVER be back !!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is probably priced as a cheap option but it is anything but! It’s about a 15 min walk to the city. 2 modern art galleries on its doorstep and a scenic walk from the river leith. As for the actual hotel it’s amazing!! From management to housekeeping,maintenance and front of desk and obviously the bar staff 😊 are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met in my life and they go out and there way to help. Can’t thank them enough for making me feel loved
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was moldy, shower curtain ripped and filthy, towel rail missing, but one braket still there.floor was lino curled up and glued to wall. At the bar had to use the same wine glass all night ,as they were low on glasses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommended

We had multiple bad experiences from the very beginning. We got there at almost 4 which is well after the check in time, however our room was not ready for us for another hour. We were told there would be no room service or cleaning for the entire duration of our stay. The flush of the toilet was not working And the bed and pillows were exceedingly uncomfortable. The window was also broken. If you want a comfortable clean stay- I would recommend against this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom with no window we were told on arrival.On a boiling hot day !!!! Toilet seat hinges,filthy.Bathroom bin lid missing,bath panel filthy Black mould on bath tiles.Bathroom light switch nowhere near the bathroom,other side of the room !!! Lift walls,filthy Entrance to hotel totally neglected. Won't stay here,again. Do not recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Was ok

Room was fine. All staff were not a bit friendly, no smiling or friendliness, really need some training in this area. Outside was tired and needs sorting out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lewis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Derek

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not brilliant

I know it was Edinburgh in July but we thought this was an expensive rate for a hotel of this standard (£300 + for 2 nights). The hotel is as expected from the Britannia brand, a bit shabby, down at heel and unloved - could do with a lick of paint and decent furniture. Bedroom - I could have sworn I had booked a room with a window - but obviously not. Room was basic; it was a big room and could have benefited from sofa/couple of decent armchairs and lamps. However, beds were comfy and the shower was okay. We asked for extra pillows - never came; the wall mounted shower gel was empty - asked for it to be refilled in the morning - no problem. Got back in the evening - not filled. Went to reception and got a couple of tubes of shampoo and little soaps ‘chucked’ onto the counter. Some staff could do with a bit of customer care training but as he has just dealt with a queue of several complaints - hardly surprising; I’d have been a bit cheesed of and not enjoying my job much either. However, you get what you pay for (albeit a bit pricey) and it served its purpose. Would I recommend it - not really would I stay again - no, I would up the budget and find somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but had a good atmosphere.. they have a breakfast and dinner buffet that has many items .. Staff were very helpful to make sure our stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025