With a stay at Braid Hills Hotel in Edinburgh (Morningside), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Braid Hills Golf Course and 8 minutes from Murrayfield Stadium. .This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Grassmarket and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Princes Street.
What's nearby
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Braid Hills Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
The Braid Hills - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Napier University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Dominion Cinema - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Slateford Station - 5 min drive
Saughton Tram Stop - 8 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Ball Room Sports Bar & Pool Hall - 14 min walk
Bennets of Morningside - 13 min walk
Greggs - 12 min walk
The Chip Inn - 4 min drive
Charwood - 19 min walk
About this property
Braid Hills Hotel
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at 1886 Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 16146 square feet (1500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
1886 Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Edinburgh Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
1886 Restaurant
Edinburgh Bar
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Golf carts
Library
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
16,146 square feet of conference space
2 meeting rooms
24-hour business center
Outdoors
Garden
In a provincial park
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1886
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
iPod dock
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
More
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This hotel was perfect for our visit to Edinburgh, room was very warm, clean, bed was comfortable. The breakfast was very good, with plenty of choice. The hotel had a bus stop down some steps that took you into Edinburgh, the buses were very regular. We enjoyed our stay immensely and will return.
Helpful staff, beautiful room, great view. And they've even renewed the stair carpets!
JOHN
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth
Nov 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spacious room - quiet and comfortable.
Adequate breakfast - good hot food although bread offering could be better.
Lovely staff at breakfast but reception staff could be more professional.
Told nothing could be charged to room as ‘ this is a business and people could leave without paying ‘ - quite an insult.
Clean room, spacious, easily walkable to a lot of restaurants
Awel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mandy
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel, perfectly situated just on the outskirts of Edinburgh, bus stop just outside and takes approximately 30 mins to get to the centre, Room was lovely, staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast choices were great, plenty for everyone and different variety, all in all i have nothing but praise for this hotel and I look forward to staying there again in the future - thank you to all the staff who work hard to maintain such a wonderful place
The bedroom is tired needs TLC. Room could have been cleaner the wall paper in the bathroom management should decide if it is appropriate in this climate. Staff excellent. Evening meal and breakfast excellent. Outside needs attention as some of the decking is requiring maintenance. Parking good. Staff knowledgeable of surrounding area. When you first enter the property it looks good but as I said some parts need TLC this includes the parts of the building you see from the bedroom window.
Room was dirty and the wall paper was peeling off the walls. Lampshades was broken, carpets was stained & dirty. Very noisy after midnight, think people was coming back drunk. The place itself is in a lovely area, if time & money was put into this place it could be amazing. But it wasnt, it gave staying above a pub. Staff was nice enough an breakfast was mediocre
Unfortunately, cleanliness was the main issue during my stay. On arrival, I noticed visible dust on the carpet edges and corners, smeared marks on the desk/window ledge, and a musty smell in the room. and the extractor fan seemed ineffective. Bed linens had a light odour; I recognise the building is older, but housekeeping standards and post-clean inspections should still be consistent. For future guests, I would recommend more thorough room checks before handover, quicker replenishment of amenities and towels, and clearer ownership when issues are reported. As it stands, the cleanliness level did not meet a reasonable standard and affected rest and comfort.
I had a disappointing stay at Braid Hills Hotel. From check-in onwards, staff interactions felt rushed and unwelcoming.which set a poor tone for the stay. Breakfast was also underwhelming: limited choice, slow replenishment, and little variety on hot items. The combination of indifferent service and a sparse breakfast fell well below expectations for this price point. Need improve training on customer care, and expand breakfast options.
MINGTAO
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Colin
Nov 1, 2025
Colin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Ian
Business traveler
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room couldn't be serviced due to "unforeseen circumstances " most of the staff were very pleasant although not all
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Nuria
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The breakfast was also really good, with plenty of tasty options to start the day right.
Nuria
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Liz
Oct 28, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Poorly lit car park and access to room which was in a separate building. Directed to a separate building through the car park with no lighting. Room was heated with a portable heater as towel rail and radiators not in action so was very cold when we arrived. Pleather headboard peeling. Cobwebs. Window blind not fit for purpose, light pouring into room as soon as it started getting light. Peeling ceilings. Cat in restaurant and sitting on tables.
Comfy room in a very British hotel- full of character and charm! Great location, friendly staff, and a fantastic restaurant. An added bonus is the very sweet old cat who roams the halls and sleeps on the sofa!