Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.85
Guests mentioned dirty conditions and poorly maintained areas.
Service
8.35
Friendly and helpful staff noted in several reviews.
Location
8.35
Easy access to transport and central location appreciated.
Room Quality
5.85
Rooms described as cramped or outdated with maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.35
Basic amenities offered, some noted it was satisfactory.
Value for Money
7.35
Some reviews indicate reasonable pricing but also complaints about quality.
Food and Beverage
5.35
Mixed reviews regarding breakfast quality, some dissatisfaction noted.
Overall Experience
6.35
General sentiment is mixed with some positive and negative feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:11

Property Description

Central Location in Edinburgh

Located just minutes away from popular attractions like Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo, Twin Lions Hotel offers a convenient and vibrant stay in the heart of Edinburgh.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities

Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy a relaxing bath or shower after a day of exploring the city.

24-Hour Front Desk and On-Site Dining

With a 24-hour front desk, garden, and a variety of facilities including a restaurant and bar, Twin Lions Hotel ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Twin Lions Hotel for a memorable experience in Edinburgh!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for £12 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 1721 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.85
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 5.85
Amenities: 6.35
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 5.35
Overall Experience: 6.35
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antek_1 • solo_traveller • pl
6
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Rita • solo_traveller • mt
10
Pros:

It is a small and very comfortable hotel

Cons:

The only thing i hated was the rain shower, its difficult especially for a woman to shower

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
1
My actual visit to Edinburgh was lovely and well worth a trip, just not that hotel !
Pros:

Absolutely nothing, this hotel is not fit for purpose and you should not be advertising it through Booking.com. You assume it has been checked out. DO NOT USE THIS HOTEL, unfortunately I can only send pictures of the shabby bathroom, as the rest was by video. The first couple show the outside base of the shower. Also there was no daily freshen up of the room.

Cons:

The rooms are tiny, shabby with 1970's decor, torn and peeling wallpaper, chipped tiles in the bathroom, shower screen held together with tape. Disgusting odour of cooking oil which permeates through the gaps around the doors and the bathroom vent (and I use the term lightly). All of my clothes stank within 30 minutes of being in the room and I had to buy some fabreze. I thought I had booked a double room for single occupancy, well it was barely room enough for one. It was absolutely disgusting. Tatty old mish mash of furniture which again had been around since the 70s/80s. Oh nearly forgot the flat screen tv was a 14inch screen no bigger than a computer screen on the wall. The wardrobe or hanging space is non existent, there is a cheap plastic hook rack over the top of the door with branded shop coat hangers. There is no bar or restaurant for an evening meal as described. Breakfast is a shoddy affair, one egg, one piece of bacon, one sausage, sliced cold tomato and beans are the choice for hot food and you basically get a child's portion. The continental consists of packet bought cakes and tiny croissants, selection of juices are out of a carton. Absolutely shocking I did not realise that these types of hotels still exist. They get a lot of over oversees visitors and I also think they get a lot of early check outs. I only stayed because I was on a short 3 day visit to do sight seeing and just used it as a base to sleep. Had I booked for longer I would not have accepted the room in the first place and would have immediately sought alternative accommodation whether they refunded me or not. The taxi driver that collected me to take me back to the station on my final evening (called by the hotelier) had collection several other customers over time and they all said it was the most appalling place they had ever stayed. He asked me as soon as I got in and told him that it was absolutely disgusting and not as described.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Christian • family_with_children • ch
1
Jede Jugendherberge wäre vermutlich besser gewesen
Pros:

Wenn überhaupt etwas dann das Personal

Cons:

- Dusche nur kaltes Wasser
- mit Klebeband reparierte Fugen
- sehr kleiner Raum für vier Personen
- direkt an der Hauptstrasse
-Löcher in der Bettwäsche und durchgelegene Matratzen
- unverschämter Preis für den Zustand

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Iryna • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • solo_traveller • fr
7
On peut trouver mieux.
Pros:

L'accueil, le petit déjeuner

Cons:

L'étroitesse de la chambre, la douche sans thermostat.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Anett • family_with_children • de
6
Zum Übernachten geeignet, aber nicht längerer Auf
Pros:

Freundliche Gastgeber

Cons:

Sauberkeit

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Kazuhiro • family_with_children • ci
7
It was a comfortable and nice stay for my family of two adults and one teen-age boy, thanks to a bunk bed.
Pros:

Near to the bus stop, easy to get to the town center, good value. Friendly and warm staff.

Cons:

The room was small and so as the shower room but still good value for money.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Lea • couple • si
7
Pros:

The breakfast was spectacular. The server asked us what we would like to eat, made tea and toast. The staff was really nice and helped any time we needed it.

Cons:

The room was really small and the bathroom was tiny. You can barely move in the bathroom. It did not bother us that much because we were mostly out and about.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • ie
6
Not good value for money
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Room seemed to have damp on wall

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Martinova • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

We were greeted by very attentive staff, and the location was very convenient. It had some shortcomings, but it was a good value-for-money hotel. It was spotlessly clean. The warm English breakfast, prepared in a very warm setting in the morning, particularly put a smile on our faces.

Cons:

We would like a microwave and a wardrobe in the room.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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orgelstemmert • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
S
Salome • extended_group • de
8
Im großen und Ganzen war es gut.
Pros:

Die Besitzer waren sehr nett und zuvorkommend und konnten gut Auskunft geben über Edinburgh.

Cons:

Schimmel in der Dusche, Klotür ging in einem Zimmer fast gar nicht auf; mussten zu zweit teilweise ziehen bzw. drücken

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • family_with_children • at
5
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • family_with_children • at
5
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Niki Mx • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Bjorn • extended_group • gb
10
Exactly what we expected
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Great location. Different room choices available.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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murielle • couple • fr
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Fions • extended_group • gb
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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jet4 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location. Breakfast/great shower.
Staff amazing.

Cons:

Entrance belies the welcome.
Slightly dated.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee