Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

Hotels
Britannia Hotels
5.6 (15377 reviews)
69 Belford Road , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Uncomfortable rooms
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
3.1
Multiple reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.1
Many guests appreciated the helpfulness of the staff in resolving issues with room conditions.
Location
7.6
Location was mentioned positively by several guests as a pro.
Room Quality
4.1
Reviews consistently noted poor conditions in rooms, such as unpleasant odors and dirt.
Amenities
6.1
Some basic amenities were appreciated, but many items need updating.
Value for Money
3.6
Guests felt that prices did not match the quality of the accommodations.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Breakfast options were noted positively in several reviews.
Overall Experience
5.1
Overall experience reflected the mixed feelings due to the combination of good service and poor room conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:39

Property Description

Waterfront Location
Enjoy the tranquil setting of Britannia Edinburgh Hotel on the banks of the Water of Leith.

Elegant Rooms
Indulge in elegant rooms with modern amenities including a TV and en suite bathroom.

On-Site Dining
Savor delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and bar, offering a variety of dining options throughout the day.

Experience the charm of Edinburgh with a stay at Britannia Edinburgh Hotel. Book now to secure your serene waterfront getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 7 per 24 hours.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.6
Based on 15377 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.1
Service: 8.1
Location: 7.6
Room Quality: 4.1
Amenities: 6.1
Value for Money: 3.6
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 5.1
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Sara couple gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Alexander solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller gb
2
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children dk
4
Pros:

Clean bedlinen and clean bathroom

Cons:

Every door in the hotel is fitted with industrial strength springs which means at night all you hear is severe door banging; their is no insulation between rooms, so you can listen to neighbours relieve themselves and listen to people wandering up and down the corridor talking about their day or their plans for tomorrow, no muffled voices here; Breakfast is £12 per person, please avoid like the plague

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Dominic solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Gavin couple ie
1
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Annie solo_traveller se
5
Pros:

Sängen var bra.

Cons:

Lite mer slitet än förväntat.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
3
Pros:

Parking
Location
Had iron, fan etc

Cons:

Beds were not comfortable
Bathroom was dated, small, struggled to flush toilet, bath/shower was small
Breakfast was disappointing
The bar and food area needs an upgrade

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Beverley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean room comfy beds nice and quiet.
Staff friendly and very helpful on reception.

Cons:

Cutlery at mealtimes not particularly clean,no condiments available on the tables for snack/bar meals. Having trollied kitchen supplies brought through the food area during breakfast.
İt was particularly bad,I thought, to see a member of the kitchen staff one evening, taking food from the buffet and eating from the plate en route to the kitchen!!.
Entrance windows were very dirty and the revolving door handle broke as soon as it was touched .

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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C solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Sara family_with_children it
5
Il rapporto qualita prezzo fa senz'altro sperare in un altro livello di offerta.
Pros:

Personale gentile e disponibile, solerte nel trovare soluzioni ad es. Camera indicata come sporca e sostituita, lavandino otturato e riparato premurosamente (anche se lasciando il bagno sporco).
Posizione in quartiere tranquillo.
Camere spaziose.

Cons:

Camere grandi ma arredi, moquette e serramenti poco curati o trasandati.
Colazione con proposte di qualità mediocre.
Idem per il menù proposto per la cena ( che abbiamo scelto di non testare).
Per trovare locali dove mangiare/ fare spesa bisogna camminare 10-15 minuti.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Gabriel solo_traveller gb
3
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
Özşen solo_traveller tr
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Kristi couple gb
8
Happy with our stay
Pros:

My partner had been really stressed about out stay due to having had read many bad reviews and even went as far as stripping all the bed covers and mattress topper and everything to check for any signs is stains or bed bugs etc but it was all clean and well maintained, and the only smell was of somekinda citrus scented cleaning agent. We had 3 clean towels each provided, and tea, coffee and milk pouches provided along with 2 shortbreads which were a nice touch. There even was an iron and ironing board in the wardrobe, which we didn’t use, but a nice idea. It was also suprisingly quiet, possibly because of all the fire doors and being at the very end room in the basement. Was a bit worried it may be stuffy there as some comments suggested, but it seemed sufficiently ventilated in our opinion and even had a fan in the room for cooling down if wished for it. Soaps(both liquid and solid), cups, glasses were also provided. Location was also very good, right next to many beautiful places we wanted to go see. All in all, happy with our stay and wouldn’t mind staying there again.

Cons:

Some of the terms and conditions was made to sign for came off as rather scary. And if wanted to be extremely picky, then i guess i could complain about the little bit if water damage to the bathroom unit right next to the bath/shower or the few black remnants in some of the silicone, but you can tell they have been cleaned, only way to remedy that would be removing and replacing the silicone all together. We also managed to get a little lost trying to find our room in the first place, the place is like a maze, but it is signposted, we just managed to miss one of them and go the wrong way. No harm done though. My partner did complain about the door in the corridor being opened to the outside though, saying you don’t know who could walk in from there, but i think it was probably opened for extra ventilation purposes or something and not something that bothered me personally, and despite the things i highlighted above i was rather impressed with the state of the room in general, must’ve either been renovated fairly recently or very well maintained:)

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Nataliia couple gb
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
5
Tired place...broken toilet...
Pros:

The toilet didn't work...my friend was harrassed by a foreign national and shouting banging on our door...the whole place needs a lot of money spent on it...very tired looking...not easy to find...not value for money...no I would not stay there again

Cons:

See above

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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MASSIMO MAURO family_with_children it
6
Pros:

La colazione richiesta la sera dell’arrivo non ci è stata data

Cons:

L’offerta della colazione anche da asporto fuori orario 07,00

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Thommy extended_group se
6
Helt OK för ett ganska centralt placerat hotell
Pros:

Helt OK

Cons:

Underhållet bör uppgraderas

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Gianluca family_with_children it
10
perfetto
Pros:

ok tutto bene vicinaza dal centro colazione ok

Cons:

nulla

2026-07-16 via Nuitee