Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4 stars
80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DE, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
+44 131 656 3500
8,3
Very good
based on 4050 reviews
4 050 reviews
Sun 8/2
-
Mon 9/2
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R1 301
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
R1 301
Standard Room
R1 444
Queen room
R2 044
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Overview

In the capital city of Scotland sits the Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel. It’s close to everything people travel to this location to see and is a great choice of accommodation for leisure or business travelers.

This is a smoke-free hotel that houses 180 rooms. There are five kinds of rooms and a suite to choose from. All room choices have separated sitting spaces, as well as, WiFi, coffeemakers, TVs, workspaces, and minibars. Guests can request a room with a view of Edinburgh Castle. Those who choose a suite will have upgrades that include Nespresso coffee machines, separate bedrooms, Bose speakers, and a balcony.

The Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel has a restaurant on the property. The menu includes international dishes and local favorites. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. There is a bar as well if guests just want to have a drink or two. Breakfast is served every day for a charge. Those who want to dine in their rooms can order room service around the clock. There are many other options within walking distance of the hotel, as well.

The hotel has an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna on-site. Those on business will find meeting rooms, conference space, and a business/computer station on the property. Guests can purchase tickets for various tours and attractions at the hotel. Visitors can walk to the Royal Mile, Princes Street, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Edinburgh Castle with ease.

The Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel is located in the heart of the city. This location makes it easy to get around to all the main attractions that Edinburgh is known for.

Latest deals for Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Sun 8/2
Mon 9/2
Queen room
No inclusions
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R2 044
nightly with VAT
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R3 034
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R4 104
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R4 266
nightly with VAT
Executive room
No inclusions
1 queen bed
R3 343
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R3 622
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R4 017
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R4 069
nightly with VAT
Superior room
No inclusions
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R2 418
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 twin bed
R2 521
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R2 552
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 queen bed
R2 856
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
No inclusions
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R1 444
nightly with VAT
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R1 574
nightly with VAT
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R1 582
nightly with VAT
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R1 617
nightly with VAT
Double room
No inclusions
1 twin bed
R1 301
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R1 500
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
2 twin beds
R1 868
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R2 656
nightly with VAT
Classic room
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R2 645
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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R3 077
nightly with VAT
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R3 645
nightly with VAT
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R4 415
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at Novotel Edinburgh Centre

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Steam room
  • Sauna

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Gym

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Reviews of Novotel Edinburgh Centre

8,3
Very good
4050 verified ratings
Wonderful
1934
Very good
896
Good
560
Okay
258
Fair
197
Mediocre
91
Poor
114

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the fantastic location and friendly staff, highlighting the cleanliness and well-run nature of the hotel. However, many reviews pointed out issues with room size, cleanliness, and value for money, especially for families with young children. Some guests experienced inconveniences with the lifts and room amenities, which detracted from their overall experience.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
Room Size2 out of 10
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4.0
Mediocre
Vitalii, Aug 2025
The location is very good. The main complain is that hotel's climate system does not have cooling. Even though a note on controller said that in the summer cooling should be enabled, it was not and th...
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8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Feb 2018
Pros (+) Breakfast was great. No pool available but there was plenty of other ways to spend your time. The rooms were contemporary and chic. The staff were professional.! The bar was ‘funky’. The drinks were e...
Cons (-) Cannot fault anything.
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9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2017
Pros (+) Great staff! Very attentive and helpful and so friendly! The facilities are clean and comfortable. It's about a 15 min walk to the castle and the royal mile.

Location

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DE

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket326 m
  • Edinburgh Castle0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh0.7 km
  • National Museum of Scotland0.7 km
  • Princes Street Gardens0.7 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.8 km
  • Princes Street0.8 km
  • The Royal Mile1 km
  • Haymarket1.2 km
  • St. Andrew Square1.2 km
  • Edinburgh City Centre1.2 km
  • Calton Hill1.6 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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R6 460
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre

  • How long should you stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Novotel Edinburgh Centre

  • Where is Novotel Edinburgh Centre located?

    Novotel Edinburgh Centre is located at 80 Lauriston Place in Old Town, 0,8 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Grassmarket is the closest landmark to Novotel Edinburgh Centre.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Novotel Edinburgh Centre.

  • Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Novotel Edinburgh Centre from the airport?

    Novotel Edinburgh Centre is 10,8 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Novotel Edinburgh Centre is 57,4 km from Dundee.

  • Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a pool?

    Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre has a pool on-site.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7,8
0,8 km
Edinburgh Turnhouse
10,8 km

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