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New Town Hotel

Property class: 4

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A grand entrance with a marble floor, a staircase, and wooden doors with glass panels.
A historic building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a black iron fence.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a large window.
A restaurant with a checkered floor, red upholstered booths, and a bar area with a wine display.
A hallway with a checkered marble floor, white doors, and a staircase with a floral mural.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television on the wall.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a sofa, a bed with a plaid blanket, and a wardrobe.

Quadruple Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a coat rack.

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and a television.

Superior Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

New Town Hotel

A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
New Town Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

During your stay at New Town Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from George Street and 10 minutes on foot from Royal Mile
New Town Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.00 per person

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ballantrae Edinburgh
Ballantrae Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Ballantrae
The Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Ballantrae Hotel
New Town Hotel Hotel
New Town Hotel Edinburgh
New Town Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

New Town Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 213 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with everything you need for a business trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was cooked fresh to order, lovely staff and excellent accommodation, within easy walking distance to all the main attractions, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LESLEY ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at hotel was lovely, very near to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with great amenities in a nice central location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Would recommend b
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, staff were friendly and always available, very comfortable room with a bathtub long enough to lie down in, and a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Everything you need from a small boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was excellent and the location was great for walking around. It’s located in a quiet area. The only thing I would comment on is thin walls.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Location! Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent hotel. Spotless, staff were so helpful. Breakfast was a lovely experience with very good quality and service. So close to the Playhouse !! We had an excellent overnight stay and would def recommend, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all areas of Edinburgh staff were lovely and helpful. Very clean room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean large room comfortable beds Easy access to all winter events Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renu

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Umut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was a good room, comfortable bed and amazing bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Idris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best Hotel in the town. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic Location and beautiful appointed and recently refurbished rooms (2025). Would definately stay again. Helpful and friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was quick & easy, staff were all very friendly. The room was very comfortable, lovely decor & very clean. A lovely stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The updated rooms were clean and well designed. We appreciated the attention to detail from the choice of toiletries available to the bed comfort and right number of pillows. The staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, good service and large rooms with everything you need. My second time staying and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernharð

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay in a very spacious and clean room. The staff was very nice and welcoming, and the location is perfect not far from the Waverley station. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good room very spacious, central location, good price, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026