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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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

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li xiao

3 months ago

I’m a uni student studying in London, on a two-day solo trip to Edinburgh. I originally booked a 4-bed dorm in a hostel for two nights (£15 a night), but had to cancel the second night—there was someone coughing loudly, another person praying at 5 AM, and the lockers didn’t lock. I ended up booking this hotel last minute the next morning (£45 a night). I was so pleasantly surprised and comfy after checking in! I’d been dreading it because of the bad Google reviews, especially since I got the cheapest basement room with no windows. But it was quiet, spotlessly clean, and the front desk staff were really helpful. First big plus: 24-hour reception. I looked at other places around the same price, but they were all Airbnbs/homestays that needed a confirmed check-in time upfront. As a solo traveler, I had no idea what time I’d roll in, so 24-hour reception was a total lifesaver. Second win: location. It’s right near the Water of Leith Weir, and only 2km from the Castle—an easy 30-minute walk for me. Half the walk’s through leafy residential areas with loads of churches, the other half along busy roads leading to Princes Street. Getting to see two totally different vibes on my way back to the hotel was such a nice touch. All in all, even the cheapest room here is miles better than the hostel. 100% a 5-star rating from me!

stuart williams

3 months ago

It's hard to review really, if you want a reasonably priced place to stay then this is definitely it. Would I stay again? definitely! Would I expect a friendly person on the desk ? sadly, Not the next time. Would I expect the guy serving breakfast to be polite and helpful? Sadly, Not the next time. The room was more than adequate for the price so was the location to be fair to the place. Food. We had breakfast and it was ok at best. Very rushed and very unorganised. Definitely felt like you were asking to much of the guy.

Elizabeth Ritchie

a month 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

Mark Buckley

a month 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.

Emma Hazelton

a month ago

booked this hotel for a short city break. it’s in a close enough location to city but we haven’t had the best experience. had to change rooms as we got put in a basement with no windows. the toilet looked like it was flooding every time it flushed. they had the water off for an entire day and didn’t let us know in advance so we couldn’t brush our teeth or shower. when the water came back on it was yellow. damp smell throughout hotel. we had one pillow each. heater smelt like burning. no complementary body wash shower gel etc. staff didn’t look happy to be there at all. people can see into the rooms as they are walking down the hotel. no charger ports beside the bed they are all across the rooms. tv was in another language. no cleaners came to clean room or give fresh towels. the lights where very faulty as light switches did not work. heard screaming at 3am and shouting and people walking down the hall with black bin bags at 3am. tried to use the iron to go out for a night out and the iron started smoking and near went on fire( massive safety hazard) not pleased at all with this hotel. definitely won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend.