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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Property class: 4

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A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 26 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
(9 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
(20 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk, and a TV.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, and a white sink with a chrome faucet.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Centre is in the city centre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE

What's nearby

  • A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.
    Princes Street Gardens
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.
    Grassmarket
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large, circular building with a modern design, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.
    Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station
    15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cold Town House
    7 min walk
  • The Fiddler's Arms
    7 min walk
  • The Black Bull
    7 min walk
  • The Hanging Bat
    6 min walk
  • The White Hart Inn
    7 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

  • Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
  • A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
    • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and concierge services
    • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 180 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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
  • 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% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 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: from 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 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$355, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Novotel Edinburgh Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Self-parking is available for GBP 24 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Edinburgh Centre located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Meadows, Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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