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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X8144KMnicolar Family
2
Worst hotel ive stayed in period
Pros:

Booked here for a night for a concert! Absolutely never ever again would i stay here. The hotel is in desperate need of a facelift. So dirty. Our room was disgusting grime everywhere pee stains on mattress cover. Bathroom dirty. £240 for a night is a joke tbh! Its not even worth £50 a night. Rotten hotel avoid avoid avoid.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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GUIDO family_with_children it
4
Standard di pulizia non accettabile
Pros:

La posizione vicina al Dean Village

Cons:

ll mio soggiorno all'Hotel Britannia di Edimburgo è stato purtroppo molto deludente. L'aspetto più grave è stato il livello di pulizia, decisamente al di sotto di uno standard accettabile. La moquette della camera era piena di macchie evidenti, dando un'impressione di scarsa igiene e manutenzione.

Anche il bagno presentava problemi: lo sciacquone funzionava male, causando notevoli disagi durante il soggiorno.

La situazione non migliorava nell'area dedicata alla colazione, dove ho trovato più volte i tavoli sporchi e non adeguatamente puliti tra un cliente e l'altro.

Mi auguro che la direzione prenda seriamente in considerazione queste criticità e intervenga per migliorare gli standard di pulizia e manutenzione, perché la posizione dell'hotel e il potenziale della struttura meriterebbero un servizio decisamente migliore.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Cameron couple gb
4
Pros:

Great location room clean

Cons:

Staff were not very customer focused, all front of house and bar staff did not seem interested at all, also found it difficult to understand that if i have paid to stay in your hotel why do i need to pay to park there?

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Emma V solo_traveller se
6
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caroline couple gb
5
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Bassem solo_traveller ae
6
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Clare couple gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Giuseppe solo_traveller it
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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HELEN solo_traveller gb
8
Fabulous location and friendly staff
Pros:

Location was excellent, staff very professional.

Cons:

Bed too hard, rooms too hot.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline family_with_children gb
4
Pros:

The staff were extremely helpful especially the young man on reception

Cons:

The cleanliness could have been better

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Shaunna couple gb
3
Pros:

The location is good

Cons:

Beds are uncomfortable room was far to hot and not clean

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Rizwan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good room size and bathroom,
Good staff .

Cons:

Parking and location really bad experience.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
6
Stayed for a concert and had limited options, otherwise wouldn’t choose to stay here
Pros:

Towels and bedding clean, bed was relatively comfortable

Cons:

Very expensive for what you get which is a tired room needing a refresh. Noise levels high from the corridor and rooms above. No chance of getting in the car park

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Kerrie couple gb
1
Wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

I didn’t like anything about it! The place is hanging and in need of some serious TLC. Bed which were clearly urine stained as well disgusting

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Danielle solo_traveller gb
4
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Fiona couple gb
3
Location good but wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

Location was good.
There is a bar in the hotel.

Cons:

Room smelt damp.
Staff were not rude but not engaging, no smile, no chat, no welcome.
Parking- to make sure you get a space I’d book elsewhere. No availability for our visit.
We found it expensive for one night for this hotel.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jesanias couple ie
6
Bom
Pros:

Da Cama.

Cons:

O cheiro. Os corredores não tem bom cheiro.
O carpete dos quartos fazem muito barulho.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mahde solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Close to town

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Vivian couple gb
1
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Angela family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

The room is REALLY basic

2026-07-24 via Nuitee