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Black Ivy Hotel

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Cosy Double room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
$183
$152 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17

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4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1DU
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Double room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Cosy Double room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Black Ivy Hotel in Edinburgh (Tollcross), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Grassmarket. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from George Street and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • George Street - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 4 min drive
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montpeliers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hendersons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Birds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Golf Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Modern Standard Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Ivy Hotel

Black Ivy Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Stay in one of 22 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Black Ivy, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Black Ivy - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 32.80 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Black Ivy

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1869
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 32.80 per day (5 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Black Ivy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 362 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Arslan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant boutique hotel, lovely room with a fantastic bathroom. Bar and restaurant really nice and decorations for Christmas were fab
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely but noisy room from below all night , ? Kitchen area etc or bins washing machines
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esra Zeynep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at The Black Ivy Hotel in Edinburgh was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth and genuine kindness. The staff made me feel completely at home. My room was beautiful and cozy, making it the perfect space to unwind after exploring the city, and it overlooked the most stunning park view. Waking up to that sight every morning felt magical. The food was outstanding, every meal felt crafted with care and flavor, and the ambience in the restaurant and bar was just as inviting. Every single person I encountered went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. I can honestly say there wasn’t a single thing I would change. My time at Black Ivy was an experience I’ll always remember fondly, and I’ll absolutely be returning the next time I’m in Edinburgh. Highly, highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. Property is far from tourist attractions 20 -30 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely superb hotel and lovely well cooked food . Would certainly visit again !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

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

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a fabulous part of Edinburgh. Very dog friendly, good food and a great bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025