Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Property class: 4
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A historic stone building with multiple windows and a turret, illuminated by warm lights against a twilight sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a large wall mural.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A courtyard with stone steps leading to a door, surrounded by arched windows and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TH
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room (Scenic View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Royal)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is adjacent to Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Edinburgh Castle. This 238-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The City Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Landy’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is available for GBP 25 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Sleeping Beauty. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 22 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 12 to January 25:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 22.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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 cribs or infant beds are available.

Property class

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

As of Sep 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre on Oct 26, 2026 start from $338, including 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's there to do close to Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh, just steps from Royal Mile, and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. You'll also find Grassmarket and George Street less than a mile away.

Is there a spa at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

Sleeping Beauty is the hotel's spa and services include facials, mani/pedis, and body scrubs.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre feature a casino?

No, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre.

How close is the airport from Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

The closest major airport to Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.1 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 781 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1131 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel with an amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very good hotel!!and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, clean comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is unbeatable, friendly staff, clean & comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location is fabulous and the beds were very comfortable. Perfect after a day of walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location for the nightlife & not too far from the station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great central location for food, shopping and for excursions !
Local spots
Local spots
Cool hall view - it came on as we walked down to be more green🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch location! Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the Radisson Blu, was close to everything we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location to everything is awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Central location - excellent facilities - warm and welcoming staff - great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent location, clean, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Amazing location. That’s why we selected this hotell. Go out for breakfast which is much nicer than the quite noisy and standard hotel breakfast room. Can clearly recommend this if you visit Edinburgh, mainly for its location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, perfect location, nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was great and hotel is so convenient for getting about
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location is perfect and the staff were all so helpful and friendly. We had a fantastic time at the hotel and hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, breakfast was delicious (and the staff there were so so friendly) and the location of the hotel on the Royal Mile is PERFECT!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a gorgeous hotel in a fabulous location, right on the Royal Mile. Lovely room, quiet despite the central position of the hotel. Would definitely recommend this hotel ! Will stay again when I return to Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was terrific and were very helpful with returning some property we accidentally left behind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great gym, very courteous staff! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really lovely & great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a break. Lovely staff and hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our breakfast, easy to get taxi thru concierge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and super comfy beds! Staff is friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026