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New Town Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SushiSamba - ‬4 min walk

About this property

New Town Hotel

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to George Street
New Town Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms. 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 desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dylan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good location and ideal for getting into town. However there was a bug on the bed which put us off, then found one of the pillows had loads of stains on. Our room was right next to public toilets in the hotel which means you can hear the doors and flushes. The shower did not feel private as there was no blinds in the bathroom and the shower was opposite other buildings. You could also hear staff and guests talking and coming up and down the stairs all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good, but NB no lift as it's a listed building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Close to both bus and train station. Most Edfringe venues are within a 20min walk. Staff kindly facilitated a move to the sister hotel The Albany as there was a noise issue in the booked room. The staff at the albany were great and many thanks to the gentleman who helped with the move. Would def recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, nice clean hotel, perfect location, close to shops and transport
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jack, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack, Dallas

Liked: Staff & service
I booked 2 separate consecutive one night’s stays. Night 1 was excellent with a nice room but a long walk up 4 or 5 floors (without an elevator). Night two was a trip down 2 floors underground and I encountered dust and various flying insects … not a pleasing room. The rooms were functional and the entire place had new carpet. I didn’t like being moved from the penthouse to the dungeon, but I did make 2 separate reservations and they must have run out of good rooms for my second night … although I did request (twice) at check in to not be moved … they just smiled and nodded … and then ignored my request. In conclusion, I might stay here again but it would require me knowing what room I’m getting and I don’t think that’s possible to know that in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel option

Very comfortable, spacious and modern room just a few blocks from restaurants, shops and the train. Easy check in and kind staff. Aside from having no lift (we were on the 3rd floor), it was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Fint hotellrum vilket trots allt är det viktigaste. Mkt enkelt hotell och med priserna som var i edinburgh var det ganska prisvärt i jämnförelse. Helt okej men inte mer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très jolie chambre victorienne à 2 pas du centre.

L’hôtel est très bien situé et le personnel serviable. Ils nous ont porté notre valise à notre chambre ! Très grande, très confortable, dans le style victorien. Douche super également. L’hôtel a été entièrement refait à neuf très joliment. Dommage que l’espace PDJ n’était pas encore ouvert même si ce n’est pas un gros problème en centre ville. Le parking n’était pas non plus un gros challenge, le St James Quarter étant à 2 pas de là. Nous y avons garé notre voiture et visité tout Édimbourg à pied.
Rue de l’hotel
Hall d’entrée
Couloir
Chambre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Belle chambre très cosy et stylée, un problème avec la chasse d’eau à notre arrivée mais qui a été résolu très rapidement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
It's not really a hotel, it's more of a room rental in Edinburgh (the hotel has no amenities whatsoever, which is fine, though just a heads up). The price was insane though that clearly just had to do with it being Fringe. The person at the front was always kind. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marisol

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Other than the shower's water pressure being very low, everything was perfect. Good and clean room, comfortable bed, nice view (from fourth floor in my case), and St Andrew's Square with bus station (and Waverley train station shortly behind that) is right around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonarda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025