Novotel Edinburgh Centre

80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9DE GB

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4.0 Star Property Near Edinburgh Castle

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Vegetarian breakfast available
Free WiFi
Number of indoor pools - 1
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Smoke-free property

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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026

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Verified Reviews of Novotel Edinburgh Centre

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"Excellent Stay"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

A great hotel with friendly staff. Very near to the city. Excellent room, great breakfast and facilities including jacuzzi, pool and sauna.

Wui F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

11-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 10 to Fri Jul 11 2025 at a £227.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

A stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and Grassmarket. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Princes Street.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The TAP Bar & Kitchen, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Meadows - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Princes Street Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grassmarket - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Royal Lyceum Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
King's Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Usher Hall - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of Edinburgh - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Greyfriars Kirk - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Greyfriar's Bobby - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Victoria Street - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
National Museum of Scotland - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Scotch Whisky Experience - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Witchery Tours - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

The preferred airport for Novotel Edinburgh Centre is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 786 square feet (73 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Green Sustainability

Planet 21

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Distance from property (meters) - 483
Distance from property (miles) - 0.3
Comprehensive recycling policy
Vegetarian breakfast available
Parking (limited spaces)
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
Conference space size (meters) - 73
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Biodegradable/compostable straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of indoor pools - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Tours/ticket assistance
Distance from property (km) - 0.5
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian menu options available
Distance from property (ft) - 1640
Multilingual staff

Total number of rooms - 180

Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
No rollaway/extra beds available
Parking height restrictions apply

Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Organic food
Showcase for local artists
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Meeting rooms
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Change of towels (on request)
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Business center
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Sauna
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 786
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

AirportsEdinburgh Airport: there is an Airport bus, No. 100 that runs from the Airport to Princes St. The nearest stop to us is Shandwick Place, at the West End, which is just a 10-minutes’ walk up Lothian Road, then turn left onto Lauriston Place to the Hotel. It takes about half an hour.RailHaymarket and Waverley stations are both 15-20 minutes’ walk from Lauriston PlaceRoadVia the M8, take the A71, the A70 then the A8. Turn right onto Lothian Road at the west end of Princes Street. Turn left onto Lauriston Place at The Tollcross. From the Airport, take the A8 into the City Centre and again turn right into Lothian Road then follow directions as above. From either Haymarket or Waverley.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Hot English & Scottish Buffet Breakfast with Veggy, GF, Lactose Free and Vegan options. Monday to Friday open from 6:30 to 10:00am Saturdays & Sunday open from 7:00 to 11:00am

Pet Friendly?

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pet Frindly Hotel, £10 per pet per day

Parking Info

In house Parking at £22 per night. Otehr Options: Parking at NCP Castle Terrace, with a discount form our reception. Street Parking available to pay per hour ( Free everyday after 18:30pm to 8am, and all day Sundays)

Internet / WiFI

Free Internet

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 21.5 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 24 per night
Nearby parking fee: GBP 24 per day (1640 ft away)
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

About Novotel

Business and leisure hotel with locations in major international cities, business districts and tourist destinations
Spacious guestrooms in a contemporary design with eco-friendly amenities
Free Wi-Fi services and plenty of outlets
4 breakfast options: early bird, city breakfast, buffet breakfast, room service and 3 lunch/dinner options: restaurant, bar, and in-room service
Uniquely designed meeting room spaces
Great accomodation offers for families including breakfast for 2 children under 16 per adult room, late Sunday check-out time (5pm), giveaways and play areas, as well as special kid's menus and baby equipment
Fitness and wellness areas

The Novotel highlights above are subject to change without notice.