A stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Princes Street and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Royal Mile.
What's nearby
Grassmarket - 6 min walk
University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
Princes Street - 14 min walk
Royal Mile - 17 min walk
Getting around
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Fiddler's Arms - 5 min walk
The Blue Blazer - 4 min walk
Brauhaus - 2 min walk
Bonnie Burrito - 3 min walk
The Ventoux - 3 min walk
About this property
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to University of Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 180 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 and phones. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 786 square feet (73 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
The TAP Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Off-site parking within 1640 ft (GBP 17 per day); discounts available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 19 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service
Restaurants on site
The TAP Bar & Kitchen
Things to do
Fitness centre
Indoor pool
Sauna
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre (786 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
Local artist showcase
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
55-inch TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
4G smartphone data speed
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Electrical adapters/chargers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED light bulbs
Phone
Smartphone
Smartphone data usage (limited)
Soundproofing
Water-efficient showers only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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
8.4
Very good
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The room was great and right within walking distance of everything we needed. Also the lobby smells very very nice.
Bethany
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie
20 Oct 2024
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Vivek
Travelled with family
19 Oct 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Not for Families
In terms of hotel itself, I would say it is more like a 3* rather than a 4* hotel.
Cons
1. The hotel is not for families. We had a toddler that needs warm milk before bed but there were no kitchen facilities available to provide milk.
2. The room we were offered was tiny with absolutely no free space to walk. With the sofa bed and the double bed, there was no space and the photos were very different to what we had booked.
3. The receptionists were not professional. One checking in did not mention the lifts need a key card to use. One receptionist (blonde young lady without a name card) was chatting up one of the clients for 15 mins even though she knew we were waiting.
4. The cleaners did not even change the sheet or vaccuum the carpets when we asked for the room to be cleaned.
Pros
1. The hotel is conveniently located.
It was amazing however the toilet door doesn’t lock and it’s small and the door the shower and sink is slightly see through and also doesn’t lock the pool was great however the changing rooms were small for about 3 people with a massive mirror covering a wall adjacent to the doodles shower
The property is good for a business trip, but not so convenient and easy for a family trip with a toddler. Nothing wrong with the place, just didn’t work as well as we wanted for our needs.
The hotel is in a great location, with an easy walk to Grassmarket. The room was spacious and decorated very nicely. The staff were great and the breakfast was extremely good! The only downside was that the room was very hot, and the thermostat was difficult to use. It wouldn’t stop me from staying here again though!
Hotel was lovely, car park on-site was handy, reception staff appeared poorly trained or just not upto the job on checkin. Night reception staff were great
Lovely stay and really good location. Staff were all really helpful. Only downside was the temperature in the room - really hot even with the fan to be able to sleep
Room was mostly nice and clean, but some staining on the carpets. Staff were really friendly and attentive.
We booked a castle view room, which was way more expensive than other rooms, and barely had a view of the castle. We could mostly see the building across the road.
Really not worth the extra money and a big disappointment given such a difference in price. I’d stay here again but wouldn’t spend the extra for this type of room again.