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Black Ivy Hotel

Property class: 4

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A restaurant interior with a fireplace, hanging plants, and a brick wall.
A green sofa, a fireplace, and a hanging purple flower arrangement in a room with brick walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.
A bar area with a fireplace, green upholstered seating, and a bar counter.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $179
$142 nightly
$179 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1DU
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two floral pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Cosy Double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a decorative headboard, and a series of framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a pink headboard, floral pillows, and a pink bedspread.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two red chairs, a round wooden table, and a large window with a view of a green park and a white van.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Tuk Tuk: Indian Street Food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hendersons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Golf Tavern - ‬4 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. Open daily.
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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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. 314 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 417 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very comfortable and the staff were very professional and friendly. The food is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed here many times. Love the location, staff and room decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff at Black Ivy were very friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the breakfasts and the warm atmosphere at the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The restaurant is a huge highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Black Ivy is both a fantastic hotel and a wonderful restaurant. The team offers the best hospitality and support. They are friendly, helpful and efficient. The hotel and rooms are comfortable and it's a good value for the money. We always enjoy staying there when we need a hotel in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were excellent, very helpful and accommodating, Location good, not noisy, room was well maintained and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The location was perfect. Walkable to everything and the castle. Helpful and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Excellent breakfast menu
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderdul front facing room with bay windows. Wish the windows were a bit more sound proof as restaurant is located below window but they shut down around 10 pm. Overall a wonderful and comfortable stay at a boutique hotel across a lovely park away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great staff, decor, food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property in quiet location. Helpful staff with a nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, characterful and great food and drink
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel and staff were great, a perfect Scottish experience. Situated at the end of the meadows, its in a wonderful quite spot of the city with everything in reach - Princes St, Edi University, bus lines to Leith and Stockbridge and more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location and building in the heart of Edinburgh. Staff were all extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an incredible stay at the Black Ivy! Forbes our host was incredible helpful and gracious. The room was spacious and clean with really neat decor, and the location was stunning. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cool and unique place...very lively bar.. Great atmosphere! Really good outside sitting area.... Rom s are well appointed with unique decor....comfortable bed and great shower!!! Probably not the place to go if you want a quiet night!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We so enjoyed staying in this very chic boutique hotel. The area was perfect for our trip! A great choice for Edinburgh. Jonathan & Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very clean room and washroom. There's no AC in the room but you're provided with a fan. I have no complaints about my stay and would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very friendly, room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful time! The staff is exceptional, friendly and welcoming! Thank you! We’ll look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning looking venue with great service from the staff. We had the veggie and Scottish breakfast. Both were excellent. Great location next to The Meadows and within 15 mins walk of the main attractions. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The only problem was that, as a super busy bar/restaurant, the music was going until like 1am.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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