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The Salisbury Hotel

4.0 star property

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A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Let's Grind!".
Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
A curved staircase with black railings and a wooden handrail, leading to a landing with a chessboard and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.
A restaurant interior with a glass display case of desserts, a menu board, and seating area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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43-45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AA
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Four Poster Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Four Poster Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Salisbury Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and a garden.
The Salisbury Hotel offers 18 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The Salisbury Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from National Library of Scotland. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine while dining at Sofia's Lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 10 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Salisbury Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Sofia's Lounge – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sofia's Lounge

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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The Salisbury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 904 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room that was very clean, with very attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zemeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and quick check in and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing much bigger than expected nice friendly staff would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
decent rooms, covenient location and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean cost room and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully decorated room..nice area..very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and friendly. Great location. Room was large and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, the staff were lovely and helpful and the location was great, it was about a 15 minute walk to the Royal Mile đź‘Ť
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel, beautiful room, very friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, succeeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

The room is awaiting refurbishment which I wasn't aware of until I spoke to reception about the shower which was overflowing into the sink/toilet area. However the receptionists were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Prajwol

There was mold in the shower. More maintenance is required.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed a very comfortable stay! Quiet and quaint, it was perfect for a long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nisreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet property. Staff were really nice especially the female receptionist
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for the town centre and a very good selection for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, room was very quiet at night, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cute little boutique hotel with quick access to old town and Waverley Railway Station. Just what I needed for a quick 1 night stay. The reception was very helpful too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and well situated to explore Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Beds extremely comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Comfortable beds, nice breakfast. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

G

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin staff lovely Room was clean But the place is exhausted
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Great comfortable stay, pleasant staff, hotel is well positioned, parking space availability is a great bonus all in all would very much recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wing Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was fortunate to occupy a car parking space, which important for my stay. I did not have breakfast, no further comment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025