New Town Hotel

Hotels
Ballantrae Hotels
7.4 (29 reviews)
8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP , Edinburgh , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inadequate service response
Bar not in service

Categories

Cleanliness
5.1
The cleanliness of the bathroom was unacceptable, with visible faeces and cobwebs noted in reviews.
Service
8.1
Generally friendly staff, but some service issues noted, particularly with cleaning and special requests.
Location
9.1
Multiple reviews highlight the great location of the hotel, close to transport and attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were described as large, comfortable, and renovated, though some issues with smell were reported.
Amenities
7.1
Basic amenities were available; however, the advertised bar was not in service.
Value for Money
7.6
While some aspects were enjoyable, issues with cleanliness and service detract from value considering the price.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Complaints regarding the ability to accommodate dietary needs and the breakfast service quality.
Overall Experience
7.5
Mixed experiences with good and bad highlights, leading to a moderate overall rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 08:40

Property Description

Experience the vibrant heart of Edinburgh at New Town Hotel, your perfect retreat just steps away from iconic attractions.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel, ensuring you stay connected. Our 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist you, while our luggage storage service allows you to explore the city without any hassle.

Comfortable Guestrooms
Retreat to one of our 31 cozy guestrooms, each equipped with a private bathroom featuring complimentary toiletries. Relax with digital programming and recharge with a cup of coffee or tea from your in-room maker.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a full breakfast available daily, and later, unwind at our bar/lounge with your favorite drink.

Escape to New Town Hotel for an unforgettable Edinburgh experience—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.1
Service: 8.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 7.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 7.5
T
Tia partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful but cold room. Nicely updated bathroom. Friendly staff

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
A
Anne
8
Pros:

Store rom, komfort, serviceinnstilt personale, god beliggenhet.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
P
Philip family
10
Pros:

Great location, the hotel has been totally renovated and has very spacious and will appointed rooms. Staff was very friendly. It is a new hotel so they are still working on improvements to service. Tram to the city and airport is a two minute walk. Ten minute walk to the royal mile. Plenty of Cafe and pubs near by. Next time in Edinburgh we will definitely stay here.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
L
LOUISE
10
Pros:

Good standard room. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Really appreciated as i arrived past 11pm.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
C
Claire
8
Pros:

Lovely fresh room, comfortable, very clean.
Great location.
Staff welcoming and friendly.
Rooms may not be suitable for those less mobile due to stairs.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
P
Peter
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Comfortable room. Great location

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
A
Anastasia
2
Stay away
Pros:

One of the worst hotels I’ve stayed in ever. First of all, my room was smelling of paint, I couldn’t open the window. I asked to be moved and they moved me to a different room. The staff was aware of the smell, so I wonder why I wasn’t given that room from the beginning. I asked to clean the room and bring me some water, and that wasn’t organized. Only the bed was made. And finally on my last night a fire alarm went off at 1:30 in the morning because one of the clients smoked in their room. When I was going down barefoot in my pyjamas, one of the hotel managers ran past me without notifying me that I can safely return to my room and not wait outside. Horrible treatment!

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
E
Elisabeth
10
Pros:

Es liegt sehr zentral

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
S
Susanne
6
Pros:

Disappointing Stay Despite a Lovely Room and Friendly Staff

I stayed at this hotel recently and, while the room itself was lovely and the staff were generally accommodating, my experience was unfortunately overshadowed by several issues that I wouldn’t expect at this price point.

To start with, the cleanliness of the bathroom was unacceptable. The toilet was not clean on arrival — there were visible faeces inside, which was absolutely disgusting. Additionally, there were cobwebs in the window and ledge, indicating a lack of attention to detail when it comes to housekeeping.

I had also informed the hotel the day before about gluten intolerance, yet they were unable to provide a gluten-free breakfast the next morning. Although they did apologise for the situation with the bathroom and offer a complimentary breakfast as compensation, it was disappointing.

Given the premium rate for the room, I expected a much higher standard of cleanliness and service. While I appreciated the staff’s apology and effort to make amends, I wouldn’t return based on this experience.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
D
Daugherty family
10
Pros:

Great old property. Our room had 12ft ceilings and was large and comfortable. Just far enough from Old Town to get away from main crowds. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. There’s a private on-site restaurant that was incredible for breakfast! All the sites are in walking distance. They were in the process of doing a remodel (late September) which is looking great. Otherwise they would’ve gotten 5 stars. Staff was available and attentive. I just reserve the 5 for the above and beyond stuff.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
C
Chris
10
Pros:

Excellent boutique hotel with large rooms, good size bathroom and everything you need.

Good location just 10 mins from main train station and close to all the sites, restuarants and bars.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
S
Sheila
10
Pros:

Clean room with a comfortable bed. Good tea & coffee facilities though a couple more tea bags would not go amiss.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
S
Stephen
8
Lovely weekend in Edinburgh!
Pros:

The hotel is in a good location within walking distance of Princes Street. It is well decorated, clean and the staff are very helpful. Although a bar is advertised, this is not in service.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Claudia
6
Poco criterio con sus huéspedes
Pros:

La ubicación del hotel es excelente, pero en realidad no es hotel sino una casa grande. Mi padre con 86 años le han dado una habitación en la cuarta planta sin ascensor!!!.. es una gran falta de criterio!!!! Y fueron 4 días los que estuvo alojado. Eso de verdad es no tener criterio…..

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
H
Heinz
10
Sehr zu empfehlen
Pros:

Gute Lage, sowohl mit Tram oder zu Fuss. Neu renoviert. Sehr grosse Zimmer (bei mir herrliche Aussicht aud den Firth of Forth).
Nachteil: kein Lift. Bis 2. Etage 50 Treppenstufen.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
J
Jirat
6
Pros:

No elevator. Dont bring heavy luggage at all or you gonna get bad backpain

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
N
Niklas
6
Pros:

Fint hotellrum vilket trots allt är det viktigaste. Mkt enkelt hotell och med priserna som var i edinburgh var det ganska prisvärt i jämnförelse.

Helt okej men inte mer

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Dylan partner
4
Pros:

Very good location and ideal for getting into town. However there was a bug on the bed which put us off, then found one of the pillows had loads of stains on. Our room was right next to public toilets in the hotel which means you can hear the doors and flushes. The shower did not feel private as there was no blinds in the bathroom and the shower was opposite other buildings. You could also hear staff and guests talking and coming up and down the stairs all night.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Pros:

Very good, but NB no lift as it's a listed building

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Karine
10
Très jolie chambre victorienne à 2 pas du centre.
Pros:

L’hôtel est très bien situé et le personnel serviable. Ils nous ont porté notre valise à notre chambre ! Très grande, très confortable, dans le style victorien. Douche super également. L’hôtel a été entièrement refait à neuf très joliment. Dommage que l’espace PDJ n’était pas encore ouvert même si ce n’est pas un gros problème en centre ville. Le parking n’était pas non plus un gros challenge, le St James Quarter étant à 2 pas de là. Nous y avons garé notre voiture et visité tout Édimbourg à pied.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee