Grassmarket Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (3731 reviews)
94-96 Grassmarket , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Some reviews mentioned dirty rooms and disrepair.
Service
9.4
Staff were generally friendly and helpful.
Location
9.94
Great location, close to city center and attractions.
Room Quality
8.39
Rooms were comfortable but varied in quality.
Amenities
8.42
Good amenities offered, though there were some issues.
Value for Money
7.38
Some felt it wasn't worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Basic breakfast options, with a lively pub next door.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall pleasant stay with some issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:12

Property Description

Stylish Accommodations and Modern Amenities
Experience the sophistication of our refurbished hotel, featuring plasma-screen TVs and wall-sized magnetic maps in every room. Enjoy the convenience of Bluetooth stereo connectivity and a luxurious en suite bathroom with a rainfall shower.

Convenient Services for a Memorable Stay
Take advantage of our bike hire services and order delicious packed lunches to fuel your Edinburgh adventures. With free WiFi throughout the property, stay connected during your stay at Grassmarket Hotel.

Vibrant Location in the Heart of Edinburgh
Immerse yourself in the lively Grassmarket area, surrounded by a vibrant mix of pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants. Explore the historic Royal Mile and nearby shops, with Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station just a short walk away.

Book your stay at Grassmarket Hotel now for an unforgettable Edinburgh getaway.

Important information:

The hotel will charge additional costs to any guests that break their no-smoking policy.

Please note that some rooms overlook the Grassmarket and can be affected by noise from the bars and restaurants.

Please note breakfast is served in Biddy Mulligans bar, which is adjoined to the hotel.

Our Cozy Double Rooms can only be accessed by stairs and are on the traditional Grassmarket side of the building"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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3731 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Heinz solo_traveller at
5
Klein, eng und hoffentlich kein Feuer.
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Treppauf, treppab und verwinkelt zum Zimmer. Temperatur der Dusche nicht verstellbar, war zu heiß, wurde trotz Reklamation nicht behoben.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
S
Sahdev solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
N
Nola couple au
8
Only 1 night, but quite pleasant
Pros:

Property looked a bit rundown but the room was good, beds were very comfortable . It was very close to the Castle and the Royal mile, good for going to tattoo

Cons:

Not to our taste but that’s a personal thing.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
M
Mandi extended_group us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Warren couple au
7
Good location and ok hotel if you travel light
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room and difficult to access via lift and numerous levels of stairs

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
M
MTeresa couple es
9
Estada molt agradable amb bon ambient
Pros:

La Ubicació en relación a la ciutat, la comoditat del llit i l’esmorzar molt complert

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
Çağatay couple tr
5
Konumu haricinde ekstra özelliği olmayan güzel otel.
Pros:

Konum mükemmel
Odalar yeterince büyük
Yatak oldukça geniş ve rahat
Çalışanlar yardımsever, güler yüzlü

Cons:

Klozet berbat
Odalarda yalıtım çok kötü
Odada adım attığın an gıcırtı oluyor
Cam bozuk açılmıyor, açık kalmıyor.
Klima soğutmuyor, ısıtmıyor, odaya ekstra soğutucu koymuşlar ancak çok az işe yarıyordu.
En önemlisi ise terlik yok. Terlik yok çok ilginç.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Monia family_with_children it
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
N
Nourah solo_traveller sa
7
Pros:

Good

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
A
Anne Charlotte family_with_children dk
3
Dyrt hotel med drømmebeliggenhed, men næste gang vælger vi hotel med mindre central beliggenhed og bedre faciliteter og
Pros:

Beliggenhed

Cons:

Alt for små rum og for meget larm om natten

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Kindra family_with_children us
9
We loved it! It was a great experience! Good introduction to Scotland for us, despite the busy season.
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, really comfortable beds, clean.

Cons:

It got a little stuffy and hot, we were grateful for the 3 fans that were provided in the room.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
M
Michael family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The location is excellent, right next to Victoria Street. Easy walk to Edinburgh Castle and the royal mile. Rooms were clean and updated.

Cons:

We had 3 fans in the room but none of them worked. We only stayed 1 night so we didn’t say anything to the staff, I’m sure they would’ve helped us if we had.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
F
Finlay solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Location. Service.

Cons:

The small lobby.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
D
Douglas couple us
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
N
Nathalie extended_group fr
10
J’y retournerai pour un court séjour à Édimbourg, c’est parfait
Pros:

Très propre, bien placé et confortable

Cons:

Personnelle très sympathique et emplacement au top

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Silvia solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great location and wonderful staff.

Cons:

I ended up in a very small room with a small window looking out at a wall with another small window, right into someone else’s room. I am someone who loves light and though the lighting inside the small space was great, I would have preferred a real window. That said, I would stay here again, absolutely. I’d just ask for a room with a real window.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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F1737GXekaterinak Family London, England
8
Cozy room, great location
Pros:

Really great (even fancy) location — 15 minutes from the rail station, close to the main sightseeing places
The staff at the reception was really friendly and helpful — we asked for the second blanket and then decided to extend our stay by 1 more day. Both of the requests were fulfilled in less than half an hour
The room is really small but actually gives a cozy atmosphere. Would like to have more shelves to put my stuff on but otherwise it’s great. Room was clean and tidy when we arrived and after cleaning during the day
Good breakfast, free coffee at the reception and tea-instant coffee-milk in the room
So, overall, it’s pricy (mostly because of the location) but we had a fantastic time

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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Newman couple au
5
Pros:

The best location you can get. Pretty new rooms.
Bed was comfy, tv was good.

Cons:

Didn’t expect how small it would be… but that’s fine. Just didn’t think it was worth the money.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Raymond solo_traveller us
8
Nice, comfortable, convenient to bars & restaurants
Pros:

Location & funky atmosphere

Cons:

Too many Stairs to our rooms

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Karl-Heinz solo_traveller de
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee