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New Town Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $267
$223 nightly
$267 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Quadruple Room

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

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

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

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

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

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room

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

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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 Princes Street and St. Andrew Square. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from George Street.

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 (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬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. 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 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

  • 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

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. 88 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 155 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Idris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best Hotel in the town. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Renu

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely room, very central, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely friendly reception staff, easy check in and out spacious immaculate room, with toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities, we appreciated the chocolates on arrival in reception
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were great and very friendly & made for a very enjoyable stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mustapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent. Room was what you would expect of an Edinburgh hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The New Town Hotel was absolutely immaculate! Staff was wonderful and the room was comfortable and gorgeous. This hotel was the perfect ending to an adventurous day in Edinburgh and a fantastic beginning to kick start a day trip to Stirling. Will visit again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, lovely room and bathroom however the shower water pressure was terrible like a dripping pipe. A shame as it was a lovely bathroom with premium gel and shampoo. Very nice staff as well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean , spacious room. Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very polite and welcoming staff room was amazing will definitely stay here again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Staff very friendly. Great stay nice and peaceful. Only down size was the double bed when you are 6ft2 . Next time i will book a bigger room with larger bed .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All of the above.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

angela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very comfortable. Reception staff were so helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the theatre Bar closed @10 which was a bit disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026