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New Town Hotel

Property class: 4

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A grand entrance with a marble floor, a staircase, and wooden doors with glass panels.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a large window.
A restaurant with a checkered floor, red upholstered booths, and a bar area with a wine display.
A historic building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a black iron fence.
A hallway with a checkered marble floor, white doors, and a staircase with a floral mural.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $313
$249 nightly
$313 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television on the wall.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a sofa, a bed with a plaid blanket, and a wardrobe.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a coat rack.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and a television.

Superior Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at New Town Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Mile and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amarone - ‬4 min walk

About this property

New Town Hotel

New Town Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 per person

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ballantrae Edinburgh
Ballantrae Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Ballantrae
The Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Ballantrae Hotel
New Town Hotel Hotel
New Town Hotel Edinburgh
New Town Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

New Town Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 216 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with everything you need for a business trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was cooked fresh to order, lovely staff and excellent accommodation, within easy walking distance to all the main attractions, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LESLEY ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at hotel was lovely, very near to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with great amenities in a nice central location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Would recommend b
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, staff were friendly and always available, very comfortable room with a bathtub long enough to lie down in, and a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Everything you need from a small boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was excellent and the location was great for walking around. It’s located in a quiet area. The only thing I would comment on is thin walls.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent hotel. Spotless, staff were so helpful. Breakfast was a lovely experience with very good quality and service. So close to the Playhouse !! We had an excellent overnight stay and would def recommend, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Location! Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all areas of Edinburgh staff were lovely and helpful. Very clean room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean large room comfortable beds Easy access to all winter events Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renu

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Umut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was a good room, comfortable bed and amazing bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Idris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best Hotel in the town. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic Location and beautiful appointed and recently refurbished rooms (2025). Would definately stay again. Helpful and friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was quick & easy, staff were all very friendly. The room was very comfortable, lovely decor & very clean. A lovely stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, good service and large rooms with everything you need. My second time staying and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The updated rooms were clean and well designed. We appreciated the attention to detail from the choice of toiletries available to the bed comfort and right number of pillows. The staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernharð

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay in a very spacious and clean room. The staff was very nice and welcoming, and the location is perfect not far from the Waverley station. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good room very spacious, central location, good price, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026