Grassmarket Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (3591 reviews)
94-96 Grassmarket , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £45 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

8.4
Based on 3591 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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charbou66 Friends getaway Vernon Rockville, Connecticut
10
Old Town Edinburgh
Pros:

The rooms were very clean and beds were comfortable. We are centrally located close to everything. The staff was very lovely..

2026-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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lucia couple gb
7
Hotel was great would not add breakfast ever again
Pros:

Central location, staff in the hotel were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

The breakfast provided with the stay in the pub next door was terrible. The service was grudging and the food was substandard.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
Ümit solo_traveller tr
4
Pros:

Location of the hotel is good.

Cons:

The hotel is centrally located, which is a positive point, but the noise from outside was a serious disadvantage. There was loud noise until around midnight, and because the window insulation was not good, the noise could be heard clearly in the room until almost 1 a.m.

The room was generally clean, but unfortunately I cannot say the same for the toilet.

Another major issue was the shower. The water was constantly very hot, and the temperature control did not work properly.

Also, although I had selected a double bed online, when I arrived at the hotel I saw that two single beds had simply been pushed together. Since there was a gap/division between them and it was not one proper bed, it felt more like sleeping in a single bed rather than a real double bed.

In addition, one of the windows did not have a blackout curtain. As a result, too much light entered the room, which made it difficult to fall asleep at night.

Considering all these issues, the hotel was far below my expectations for the price paid. For the facilities and comfort provided, the price was definitely too high.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Trong Thinh solo_traveller vn
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller us
8
Great location if you want to pay for it.
Pros:

Fantastic location and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about goings on and ways to get about.
In the middle of many bars and restaurants and short walk to historical tourist areas.

Cons:

Plumbing was chaotic. Sometimes showers would be hot or not and sometimes scalding or cool.
Free cappuccino in the lobby was great but occasional bad milk spoiled the morning.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Bradley solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Pep extended_group es
10
Viaje con amigos
Pros:

Centrico y habitación perfecta

Cons:

La recepción

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Marsha couple xx
5
Great location but quite expensive for extremely basic room
Pros:

Great location. The hotel was clean and the staff were kind

Cons:

I know one pays a lot for a great location but the hotel room was very basic and extremely small. Two out of three nights the restaurant next door sounded like they were banging around kegs or trash cans before 7:00 am. Other than sliding them under the bed there was absolutely no place for even one suitcase other than the floor meaning it had to be stepped over to move anywhere in the room

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Séverine solo_traveller fr
9
Très agréable
Pros:

Sa situation géographique

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cost

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple us
10
Pros:

It was in the best location putting us close to everything we wanted to do. Super comfortable and great room value. Staff was very kind

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Swen extended_group ch
7
Pros:

La situation de l'hôtel

Cons:

Le prix des chambres! Le bruit dans la rue

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Mary Bell solo_traveller gb
10
Business days away
Pros:

Location was perfect staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Phyllis solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple us
10
We love our stay and would stay here again.
Pros:

The location is amazing

Cons:

The room is a little bit small

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller za
8
Staff were very helpful
Pros:

Location

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Peter couple us
7
For the price a good hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It was odd ways to get to rooms. Bathroom seemed remodeled but room had peeling wallpaper

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple za
7
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Tina couple us
8
Good place for basics
Pros:

Location is perfect, staff very friendly

Cons:

Shower hard to get temp right. Also it would splash all over bathroom

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller nz
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cost

2026-05-20 via Nuitee