ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square

Hotels
ibis Styles
9 (8796 reviews)
19 St Andrew Square , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Small rooms
Uncomfortable beds
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
There were complaints about dirty floors and leaks.
Service
9.5
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and assistance.
Location
9.5
Multiple reviews highlighted the convenient location.
Room Quality
8
Several reviews mentioned small and uncomfortable rooms.
Amenities
9
Basic amenities were available; some specific complaints about the bathroom tap.
Value for Money
9
Experiences varied about value relative to price but generally acceptable.
Food and Beverage
9
Good options available, with varied breakfast choices.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall positive experiences with slight inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:18

Property Description

Unique Design Rooms
Experience uniquely designed rooms at ibis Styles St Andrew Square, just a stone's throw away from Princes Street. Each air-conditioned room features the exclusive ‘Sweet Bed’ by ibis Styles, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, this hotel is within walking distance of major attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery. With Edinburgh Train Station just a 10-minute walk away, exploring the city is a breeze.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a delicious continental breakfast each morning and savor evening meals at the on-site restaurant. Looking for a drink? The bar is open until 1:00 AM, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Ready to experience the charm of Edinburgh? Book your stay at ibis Styles St Andrew Square now!

Important information:

Please note due to the location of the hotel, the property does not have a car park. Guests can take advantage of a discounted rate of GBP 12 for 24 hours at a nearby car park. Please inquire at the reception desk when you arrive at the hotel.

Please note that guests that would like interconnecting rooms should request this information at the time of booking.

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

We do not have a car park on site, however our guests can receive a discounted rate at a nearby parking location my prebooking online. LOCATION: Q-Park at the Omni Center, Greenside Row, EH1 3AN
Please contact hotel directly for discounted code and more informationGuests 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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 8796 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Muzaffer solo_traveller tr
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Staff were hepful

Cons:

Room is so small

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Avril couple gb
9
Lovely hotel in perfect location.
Pros:

Lovely quirky decor.
Excellent location.
Friendly staff.
Exceptionally clean

Cons:

Fresh milk was provided for coffee and tea but no fridge so did not last long in the heat.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple us
10
Very convenient and cute boutique hotel in the center of Edinburgh
Pros:

Convenient to the City. Restaurant for dinner and nice breakfast

Cons:

Rooms were small..but it worked out

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
B
Bruno solo_traveller ch
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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filippo solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

La posizione eccellente e l' accoglienza del personale. Mi hanno fatto sentire a casa. Bravi

Cons:

I tempi di attesa per ascensore. Purtroppo uno dei due ascensori era guasto ed i tempi di attesa per i vari piani erano un po' lunghi

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Sophi couple se
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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CLAUDIA couple it
8
COMODO
Pros:

Abbiamo trascorso un soggiorno davvero piacevole. Lo staff è stato sempre gentile e disponibile, con una menzione speciale per Nicoletta, la ragazza italiana, che ci ha colpiti per la sua professionalità, simpatia e cordialità.
La colazione è stata abbondante e di buona qualità, mentre la stanza era pulita e ben curata.
La posizione dell'hotel è ottima: il tram ferma proprio davanti alla struttura e i bus turistici scoperti per i tour della città sono facilmente raggiungibili, rendendo gli spostamenti davvero comodi.
Abbiamo inoltre avuto il piacere di trascorrere una serata allietata da un cantante davvero bravissimo, che ha contribuito a rendere l'atmosfera ancora più piacevole. Un soggiorno che consigliamo volentieri.

Cons:

L'unico piccolo inconveniente è stato il fatto che uno dei due ascensori fosse fuori servizio. Durante i tre giorni del nostro soggiorno non è stato riparato e, considerando il numero di camere dell'hotel, questo ha comportato qualche attesa e un po' di disagio.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Pinar solo_traveller tr
9
2.kez tercih ettim. Yine tercih ederim
Pros:

Konum ve temizlik

Cons:

Oda biraz küçüktü, aynanın yeri farklı olsa daha iyi olurdu

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
E
Eric-Ballhouse couple us
8
Pretty good
Pros:

The room was a good size and had a private balcony. It was clean and had a good continental breakfast. The location was decent, but quite a walk for several tourist attractions (ex castle) which didn’t bother us, but just something to keep in mind. .

Cons:

The staff was not rude, but they were not friendly either. The room lacked any kind of mini fridge for keeping things cold and at the time of our visit only one elevator was working. There was also no bathroom in the restaurant/bar which seems odd and was pretty inconvenient.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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saracV1259MB Solo travel
10
Great location friendly staff
Pros:

Great stay, hotel with the best views. Easy access through st Andrew's square. Nico at reception gave these best advice

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Ingsie Couples Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
2
Never again
Pros:

On arrival we noticed one of the two lifts out of order. Discussion at reception revealed it had been out some time. Previously we learnt it had taken the engineer over a month before attending. This became to be quite annoying as sometimes after quite a wait it would arrive full or even worse full of staff and cleaning materials. 2 suggestions, 1) get a maintenance contract with a 24 hour response time 2) don’t allow staff to use it during busy times 07:00- 10:00. Put the customer first! Mention of this to reception fell on deaf ears.
To the room, 304. This is quite compact and an odd shape. There is a table and 2 chairs, one of which obstructs the opening of the wardrobe door. The wardrobe containers the tea/coffee tray but it needs removing to use. There is only a narrow space between the bottom of the bed and the wall mounted tv. Storage space beside the bed is limited by prefixed ornaments further obstructing the power sockets. Only one side has USB ports. The bed was comfortable.
The bathroom is much smaller than the external footprint suggests. The shower is very compact which is worsened by the vertical pipe and shelf allowing only just enough room to turn around when the shower door is closed. Pity the shelf wasn’t in the corner. The wash basin is shallow with limited space for storage.
Complimentary breakfast (Continental, no other option available) is served in the bar/ lounge area with much of the seating unsuitable. Some stools are placed up against a planter and some have a table only large enough for a cup/mug. The lounge seating I found too low to sit and eat at. Food was of varying quality. Scrambled egg was always overcooked, porridge was sometimes a solid block and pastries varied in availability/ choice. Numerous varieties of milk except the original full fat. Needless to say we never had dinner here.
Evening drinks were pleasant but that’s probably due to so few customers being present. We had to pay for these as we went along because my credit card hadn’t been preauthorised at check in. Why didn’t they ask?
I can’t recommend this establishment and won’t stay again.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
N
Nadja solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Sehr stylish.

Cons:

Sehr kleiner Raum.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Laura couple ar
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
7
For the money paid, the room was far too small & lacked some basic facilities. However, the location of this hotel
Pros:

Location was excellent.

Cons:

Room was too small, not enough wardrobe space, gluten free menu was very limited.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
M
Montserrat couple es
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
M
Matt couple us
10
Great place friendly staff definitely recommend!
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Ray couple au
1
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
G
Gabriele solo_traveller at
5
Pros:

Lage, Frühstück

Cons:

Zimmer sehr klein, Sauberkeit Preis Leistung nicht gut

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
B
Beatriz couple cl
9
Muy agradable y bien ubicado
Pros:

La habitación bastante cómoda, sin ser ámplia el tamaño es bastante confortable, el baño de buen tamaño y limpio. Buenas camas. La atención del personal excelente, todos muy atentos y amables. La ubicación excepcional.
El desayuno muy bueno y bien atendido.

Cons:

No me gustó el acceso a las habitaciones, si ibas por las escaleras ya que el ascensor era muy lento, entras en un laberinto de pasillos muy estrechos y oscuros, con miles de puertas y escaleras. Eso nos resultó un poco incómodo

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Nina solo_traveller dk
9
Great location, high level hospitality, lovely breakfast.
Pros:

Colourful hotel, located in a great area to explore the city and have tram from/to the airport few meters away. Staff are extremely welcoming and kind, the breakfast is lovely with lots of choices.

Cons:

Internet was a bit slow in my room but I’m only “complaining” about it because I was on a business trip and needed to do some work.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee