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3 stars

New Town Hotel

8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 478 4748
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R6 310
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rate per night

7,5
Good
based on 1953 reviews
1 953 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
R6 310

Overview

Ballantrae Hotel is situated amongst Edinburgh's well-known attractions and landmarks, just a brief walk from Edinburgh Bus Station. It also features an airport shuttle, a car rental desk and a 24-hour reception.

The hotel has 31 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Luggage storage, a ticket service and a tour desk are also available.

All of the cosy rooms at Ballantrae Hotel are equipped with a hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities and heating. All private bathrooms have a bathtub.

After settling in to their room, guests can explore the local area with use of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, which is a short stroll from the hotel. Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral and Royal Mile are a short stroll away.

7,5
Good rating
Based on 1 953 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at New Town Hotel

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk
  • No smoking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Free toiletries

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker

General

  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Media and entertainment

  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Reviews of New Town Hotel

7.5
Good
1953 verified ratings
Wonderful
522
Very good
347
Good
475
Okay
191
Fair
234
Mediocre
99
Poor
85

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's convenient location, with easy access to public transport and nearby attractions. However, many reviews highlighted significant issues with service and cleanliness, including unresponsive housekeeping and poorly maintained rooms. Overall, while the location was a strong point, the hotel needs to address its service and cleanliness standards to improve guest satisfaction.
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Location10 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 out of 10
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9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2017
Pros (+) If you plan on walking or using the bus system to explore Edinburgh like I did, I highly recommend this hotel. Loved the location–less than ten minutes walking distance of Prince and Leith Streets, which makes finding restaurants or tram/bus stations easy. (I visited Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival, and one of the venues was a couple buildings down the street.) I also enjoyed the interior design...
Cons (-) Not recommended if you have difficulty walking or if you're traveling in a car. There is no lift in the building, and guests are expected to find their own parking.
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Location

8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square156 m
  • Edinburgh City Centre170 m
  • Princes Street0.5 km
  • Princes Street Gardens0.6 km
  • Calton Hill0.6 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.7 km
  • The Royal Mile0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle0.9 km
  • Grassmarket1 km
  • National Museum of Scotland1 km
  • Scottish Parliament Building1.1 km
  • Holyrood Palace1.3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at New Town Hotel

  • Where is New Town Hotel located?

    New Town Hotel is located at 8-12 York Place in New Town, 0,5 km from the centre of Edinburgh. St. Andrew Square is the closest landmark to New Town Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at New Town Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at New Town Hotel.

  • Does New Town Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, New Town Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is New Town Hotel from the airport?

    New Town Hotel is 11,6 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. New Town Hotel is 55,9 km from Dundee.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

9,2
0,5 km
Edinburgh Turnhouse
11,2 km

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