Edinburgh Breaks

4 nights at the Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

£52/day

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City Centre
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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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Catherine Bairstow

a month ago

A good sized, clean bedroom. The bathroom was clean & had lovely thick towels. It isn't a power shower, but perfectly adequate. Tea/coffee making facilities & lovely shortbread biscuits. There was a good choice of starters, mains & desserts for the evening meal. It was self-service & the food was hot and tasty. The bed & pillows were clean & comfortable. There was also a fan provided. There was a good choice of hot & cold food at breakfast. It was well-organised with one member of staff constantly checking & topping up food, whilst the other was checking people in & clearing the tables. I would definitely stay again due to my experience & the hotel's location close to the centre of Edinburgh. This is certainly a five star hotel, albeit not a 'luxury' hotel.

Mike Storr

a month ago

It's only real appeal is that it's one of the more affordable places in town. WiFi barely works, toilets need to be flushed multiple times to clear them, power outlets are sparse and usually not near an area you need them in, no AC and not all rooms have fans. Getting one if yours doesn't is tough. Staff is nice and helpful though.

Chris Rogers

2 weeks ago

In summary, a cheap place to stay a little way outside the city, but you get what you pay for.. Don't book a room "without a view" it's not worth the savings to be put in a windowless box, you lose all sense of time in there. The room itself is pretty big but there's no AC so no cool air if it gets hot after a shower. They provide fans but they just move the hot air around. There was dirt coming from the vents, in the light, and mold on around the bathtub. There were marks on the wall where old furniture had bumped it. The bathroom door got stuck partway. And if you're a light sleeper the emergency exit light will keep you up. Thankfully I only spent a couple of nights there because I don't think I could take much more.

Vince Kan

in the last week

Booked the room with no windows and got no toilet paper, no towels and no toiletries as well 🤣 Tldr, it isn't worth staying here, regardless of your budget or requirements. I've stayed in a lot of budget hotels, inns, and hostels and I'm no stranger to cheaping out for a place just to stay the night, but I can't believe it's one in Edinburgh that is the most disappointing. We got a 'cheapo' £150 double room with no windows (as advertised). What was not advertised was the terrible ventilation, damaged facilities, greasy headboard/wall, ultra bright emergency escape light (yes it's a statutory requirement, no it doesn't have to use 40 year old technology shining directly into your eyeballs), stained mug with a single pack of tea (for two?), and no towels, no toiletries, and no toilet paper. To be fair the reception staff gave us towels, toiletries and toilet paper after we let them know - they are nice and pleasant - but why was it even necessary to ask for the bare minimum? This isn't a £5 hostel in a third world country. This is literally 30x that price for an embarrassingly inferior quality of stay. The only way to win here is not to play. You'll be better off trying a different budget stay, or paying a bit more for a decent hotel that is closer to the city. Bonus point: There is a massive puddle (bordering on pond - it rains often here!) right outside the hotel, and while this isn't within their control, it does mean that anybody accessing on foot that doesn't want to risk being drenched via car splashing will need to make a big detour or jaywalk across the road to avoid it, so I would strongly advise against this hotel for those with accessibility requirements. On the plus side, there was a hair dryer, and the shower was hot and the water pressure was good.

helen hoio

2 weeks ago

A huge spider appeared in the room, but it vanished without a trace. After going to the front desk and telling them not to switch rooms or check out early, the remaining money was not allowed. We've already expressed that we're very afraid of spiders appearing again and can't sleep soundly. The front desk manager also said that if they're gone, we can sleep well. Can this tone be understood as discrimination against foreigners?