Edinburgh Breaks

4 nights at the Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

£52/day

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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh is situated on the banks of the Water of Leith in the West End of the city. The hotel is within easy reach of the city’s major attractions making it the ideal choice for an affordable hotel in Edinburgh.

Location

There’s no doubt that Edinburgh is a vibrant city, steeped in history with plenty to do and see. Whether you’re just passing through or have plans in the area, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh would make the perfect choice for a city break.

If shopping’s on your agenda then there aren’t many cities in the world where you can shop and have uninterrupted views of an ancient castle, but Princes Street does just that! Only a 15-minute walk from the hotel, shops line just one side of the street providing breath-taking views of Edinburgh Castle, 1.6 miles from the hotel, and the Old Town.

Here you’ll find shops such as New Look, House of Fraser, Zara and Primark. You’ll also find many bars and restaurants dotted about the city if you fancy a quick bite to eat in between your shopping spree!

Edinburgh has the best of both worlds with being so close to the seaside. Portobello beach, 5.3 miles away, offers a lovely escape from the city. Along the promenade you’ll find charming cafés and traditional fairground amusements, which will certainly keep the children entertained even in the colder months! Edinburgh Zoo is only 2.4 miles away and home to over 1,000 animals, including the UK’s only giant pandas.

The National Museum of Scotland is around 11 minutes away and is considered as Edinburgh’s largest and busiest museum. It displays a range of exhibits from around the world, showcasing Scottish History, World Cultures and Natural World. Perhaps you’re off to a show, well you’ll be delighted to know Edinburgh Playhouse and the Festival Theatre are within 1.8 miles from the hotel.

The perfect excuse to fully enjoy your night out! Edinburgh has an outstanding selection of golf courses and what better way to spend time with friends than playing a round of golf. Duddingston Golf Club has magnificent views of Holyrood Park and is only 4.5 miles away. But there’s plenty of others to choose from, your only problem will be deciding which one!

Hotel Facilities

Britannia Hotel Edinburgh has many facilities for you to enjoy during your stay. The restaurant serves a full English breakfast each morning as well as lighter options. Dinner is also available each evening, with various dishes to choose from.

The hotel has an on-site bar with plenty of beverages and snacks too, in case you’re feeling a little peckish!

The hotel offers 223 well-appointed en-suite bedrooms that have tea and coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free in public areas and there’s a 24-hour reception. Parking is available in the hotels on-site car park, charges do apply.

Transport

Finding the Britannia Hotel Edinburgh couldn’t be easier, it’s in an excellent location and only 1.3 miles away from the A902. If you’re travelling by car the hotel has an on-site car park (chargeable) and is also close to public transport. The nearest train station is Haymarket, 0.7 miles, and bus stops are located a minutes’ walk away on Belford Road.

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69 Belford Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3DG, UK

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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

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Ash

2 months ago

For the price, I was not disappointed. I don't have high expectations for hotels that I spend 30gbp on, like some others in these reviews. I didn't expect front desk to be beaming, they answered all my questions and were helpful. The bathroom was not moldy, the bed was comfortable, the room was decent in size. I found this hotel to have some quirks, like placement of outlets and mirror and a room in the basement. Did not bother me at all. I spent a total of 16 hours in this hotel for sleeping, the rest was out and about in Edinburgh. Not exactly central, but I didn't expect it to be. It's close to Dean Village and there are some great cafes within walking distance. Notably Nomad and Dean Cafe. I didn't have the breakfast there, so I can't comment on that

Eugene

a month ago

If you are a tourist and haven’t been to Mary King’s Close yet this hotel can be a good alternative, yet more expensive of course. And if you don’t see any windows on the pictures of the room - that is for a reason. There were none in my case. For €178 euro for 2 nights I have got a lovely room in the ground floor with no windows, and a bit broken shower. And on the (literally) bright side, the emergency exit lamp was so bright that I was not scared to sleep in this cave. To be fair, the staff were nice and friendly, and provided early check-in (really appreciate it).

Mark Buckley

2 weeks ago

The worst place I have ever stayed. We were left scrambling for accommodation after our original Airbnb fell through, and had no choice but to book this hotel last minute for two nights at €380. They completely fleeced us because it was New Year’s Day. We arrived around 12pm hoping to at least drop off our bags or check in early. The guy at reception flat-out refused, saying check-in was strictly at 3pm, and wouldn’t even check if a room was available. We explained that we’d be out all day and wouldn’t be back until around 1am, and he said that was fine. When we finally checked in, we were shoved into a basement room after all the other rooms had been allocated. Despite booking a room with a queen-size bed, we were given two small double beds instead. On top of that, there was an emergency light above the door that shone directly into my eyes when trying to sleep, making it incredibly uncomfortable. Overall, the experience was awful from start to finish. Being charged €380 for a room like this — with a 10am checkout on top of it — is a joke. Greedy, unhelpful, and absolutely not worth it.

Elizabeth Ritchie

3 weeks ago

Just don't. The most unfriendly, uninterested receptionist who informed us we had a room with no window!. She insisted it was stated on the booking. She also insisted my husband show her his passport. We had come from Merseyside !!!!!! We have scoured the booking and there is no mention of no window. We found the room but we're knocked back by the smell. It stank of urine . The door and a gap all the way around so the light from the corridor came in all night. There was a very bright green light over the door, which was extremely bright all night. May as well have left the light on . The very dark purple paintwork was all chipped. If you are going to paint a room that colour you need to keep on top of it. The bathroom was disgusting. Rusty toilet roll holder. Leaking sink and shower. Blood stains on the floor. No bath mat. Had to use a hand towel as we didn't want to put our feet on the lino. Flooring was lifting by the wall. The shower gel container was completely empty, which my husband didn't realise until he was already in the shower. I have never in all of my life known a shower curtain to smell that vile. Clearly never ever been washed. Some sort of karaoke going on in a function room. All we could hear was an.old man howling out songs and the bass of the music, this was exacerbated by the gap around the door. We had to make earplugs out of toilet paper. This went on until at least midnight. The ventilation in the bathroom and the bedroom didn't work. They were covered in dust and cobwebs. The floors all creaked when you moved as did the beds. If no stars could be given that would have been my score

ELLEN JOHNSTON

2 weeks ago

DO NOT STAY HERE. This was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever had. The room felt extremely outdated — peeling paint, no window, and an unpleasant smell throughout. We were placed in a basement room at the very bottom of the building, which was incredibly disappointing. To make matters worse, there was no housekeeping at all during our stay. The coffee station wasn’t even restocked. Absolutely unbelievable. There is zero effort put into the upkeep or charm of this hotel. If you can find any alternative accommodation, take it — avoid this place at all costs.