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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Castle view)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Centre is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. This 180-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloisters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪West Port Oracle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maison de Moggy - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Guests staying at Novotel Edinburgh Centre enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Self parking is available for GBP 22 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
55-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.3 miles (GBP 22 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (786 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with discounted offsite 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Accor Edinburgh Centre
Edinburgh Novotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Sep 28, 2025 start from $155.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh within a short 13-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and also 17 minutes on foot from Royal Mile. You'll also find Grassmarket and Princes Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 22 per night.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a casino?

No, Novotel Edinburgh Centre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7 AM and 10 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The TAP Bar & Kitchen.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Novotel Edinburgh Centre for a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

The closest major airport to Novotel Edinburgh Centre is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 7.5 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Edinburgh Centre.