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The Minto Hotel

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a nightstand, and a window.
A hotel with a prominent neon sign, a stone facade, and a well-lit entrance.
Breakfast for a fee
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table with a bowl, a floor lamp, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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16/18 Minto St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH91RQ
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a tray with breakfast items, and three wall art pieces.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a dark wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Newington within a short walk of University of Edinburgh, The Minto Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Royal Mile. This 22-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Meadows - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haldi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Minto Hotel

The Minto Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include free newspapers and wedding services.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Coffee makers, phones, and desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 7.50 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Property is also known as

Hotel Minto
Minto Edinburgh
Minto Hotel
Minto Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Minto Hotel Scotland
The Minto Hotel Hotel
The Minto Hotel Edinburgh
The Minto Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Minto Hotel?

The Minto Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near The Minto Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Newington within a 10-minute walk of Queen's Hall and Royal Commonwealth Pool. You'll also find Royal Mile and Princes Street within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Minto Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Minto Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Minto Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Minto Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Minto Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a garden view.

Does The Minto Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Minto Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Minto Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Minto Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Minto Hotel.

Does The Minto Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Minto Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Minto Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 13.9 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Minto Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Minto Hotel.

Does The Minto Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Minto Hotel.

The Minto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 264 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A little gem

I was up one night in Edinburgh for business. Positives Staff very helpful. Evening meal was excellent, as was breakfast. The room had a full sized bath with copious hot water. A TV that I could plug headphones into. Enough workspace on the desk. A mug not a cup with quality tea and coffee (no biscuits). Negatives. The hotel is closing down in 2016. The room needed a little maintenance, i.e. the window would not fully shut, the bathroom light bulb was out, the wardrobe doors did not shut. I would have gone back next year if it was going to remain open.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Had to wait a while then go looking for a staff member to order at the bar and then had to go looking again to pay for the meal...
Verified review

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Basic but good. ..

Excellent location for high street choice of eateries. Hotel is now room only - no evening meal or breakfast. . I had room 6 and with the Indian restaurant below and outside the window was noisy, I travel with rear plus so no problem. All in all - you get what you pay for and this was good for what I wanted, would I use again - yes. .. Godots restaurant 2 mins walk up the hill is fantastic. David
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel, few minor problems

Stayed here for 2 nights and found it very nice at first glance. However, after being there for a few hours I found a few odd bits had not been cleaned from the previous occupants including a dental floss stick. Also, at first glance it seemed like a good sized room but when it came to its functionality (ie getting ready) it was noticeably cramped. Apart from this all was good
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to get to city centre by bus. Knowledgeable front of house staff.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Week getaway

Excellent hotel and city.lovely staff that were really helpful. The only problem was the room. To say it was cleaned it was really dusty.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerri

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

Nice Stay

Staff were excellent and it was no fuss. Rooms were a little tight but we had heaps of luggage.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

alice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room, old furniture , only the bathroom is satisfactory
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Staff & service

Edinburgh trip

Visit Edinburgh
Verified review

8/10 Good

Titus

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

Gut gelegenes, günstiges, nettes Hotel

Die Lage des Hotels ist ziemlich gut. Man hat direkt vor der Tür eine Bushaltestellen von dort ist man im Handumdrehen in der Stadt. Supermärkte und Restaurants sind auch gut zu Fuß zu erreichen. Zum Hotel selbst, gut, günstig und nettes Personal. Wer was anderes denkt sollte sich ein Luxushotel suchen. Die Betten sind Top uns jeden Tag bei bezogen es gibt tv und W-Lan . Bei meinem nächsten Besuch in Edinburgh würde ich dies Hotel wieder nehmen.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Per Holm

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

Rigtig god valuta for pengene

Meget behageligt sted, men ligger i et lidt anonymt område - dog ikke så langt fra centrum
Verified review

8/10 Good

CLAUDIA

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

Clean hotel a little bit far from downtown

Two things I disliked of this hotel: 1.There was no lift available to go up to my room. 2.The "double bed" was in fact two single beds put togheter so it was terribly uncomfortale to sleep in the middle of it therefore I had to sleep in the edge as if in one single bed.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

gut gelegenes Hotel mit guten Zimmern

Die Begrüßung im Hotel war freundlich, der Service hervorragend. Vom Hotel aus ist man zu Fuß in ca 15min in der High Street - wer möchte kann auch direkt mit dem Bus fahren. Das Hotelzimmer war klein aber fein. Ein Stuhl, ein kleiner Tisch, ein sehr bequemes Doppelbett, ein Schrank und kleines, aber ausreichendes Bad. Darüber hinaus gibt es eine Bar und ein Restaurant, die ich aber beide nicht probiert habe, da ich in der Stadt gegessen habe. Insgesamt kein Luxushotel, aber für den Abend und Nacht vollkommen ausreichend. Das WLAN im Zimmer war allerdings etwas wackelig. Je nach Position im Raum war der Empfang ok, oder aber nicht vorhanden. Zum Checken von Mails reicht's, aber für mehr wird es wohl nicht reichen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Great location, close to attractions.

My son was in Edinburgh for a conference and the Minto was an easy walk.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I booked and paid for a double room and upon arrival me and my friend got surprised to see a huge room with a queen-sized bed and two single beds. The staffs are nice and accommodating.The hotel room was very clean upon arrival and the neighborhood seemed safe.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Convenient to University

The price was quite reasonable for convent 10min walk to university and 15min walk to royal mile. Especially appreciated the free parking and free bagga storage while we travelled around Scotland. Hotel staff were very helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

민토호텔숙박자

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

진짜 좋아요

깨끗하고 객실도 넓고 너무좋아요
Verified review

8/10 Good

m

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff

the staff was the best I had ever experienced. They were welcoming and so incredibly friendly and helpful with what we needed and how to get around the city. The rooms were cute but on the small side. It was a great location to bus stops and not far from the city centre. I would highly recommend.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

minto hotel Edinburgh

Hotel nice and clean , staff friendly and helpful , the only downside we had was that the room was small
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night ,staff were great room was good two single beds pushed together to make a double and they squeaked every time you moved
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Good hotel to use as a base.

Overall a nice hotel to use as a base for exploring Edinburgh during the Fringe and the Tattoo. A good 20 minute walk to the Royal Mile, which we enjoyed as the weather was favourable. However we did also use taxis which cost between £7-£10, there was also plenty of buses. The rooms are small but adequate. We ate at the hotel once and was very disappointed by the service - with one member of our party not receiving their meal. We booked to eat at 5.45pm and explained to the waitress at the time of booking we were on a tight schedule as we going to the Tattoo that evening. However, staff did apologise and we received a bottle of wine.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Boa localização

Hotel bem localizado, porém tive que subir um lance de escada com a mala bem pesada. O banheiro é ruim, possui um lavabo muito pequeno.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay for the Tattoo and the Fringe

The Minto was one of our fav places on our recent UK trip. We had booked several months ago and the service was excellent then also. In particular, Melanie was fantastic - extremely helpful, extremely obliging and nothing was too much trouble. Drinks in the bar were reasonable and brekky also available onsite. Our room was at the back of the hotel overlooking the garden. Very quiet and comfortable. Bathroom very clean and larger than most. Water pressure good. Our son and his partner also stayed with us and again this was no trouble. Parking onsite. Bus outside the door but we chose to walk 15 mins or so into town. Also appreciated the prompt call from Melanie advising I had left behind my fitbit. Arrangements made for collection by a cousin and all ended up being sorted. Will def stay there again. Possibly the best we experienced in the UK.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Sehr kleines Zimmer - kein Lift und kein Gepäckservice - Koffer musste selbst die Treppe hochgetragen werden. Recht weit ausserhalb des Zentrums
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

simon

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

LOVELY WEEKEND BREAK

They upgraded us to Honeymoon Suite as it was vacant. Lovely spacious room with sofa and nice bathroom-we even had access to garden which appeared to be for our sole use. Great breakfasts for £7.50-couldnt have made us more welcome.