Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Fruits
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.85
Guests mentioned dirty conditions and poorly maintained areas.
Service
8.35
Friendly and helpful staff noted in several reviews.
Location
8.35
Easy access to transport and central location appreciated.
Room Quality
5.85
Rooms described as cramped or outdated with maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.35
Basic amenities offered, some noted it was satisfactory.
Value for Money
7.35
Some reviews indicate reasonable pricing but also complaints about quality.
Food and Beverage
5.35
Mixed reviews regarding breakfast quality, some dissatisfaction noted.
Overall Experience
6.35
General sentiment is mixed with some positive and negative feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:11

Property Description

Central Location in Edinburgh

Located just minutes away from popular attractions like Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo, Twin Lions Hotel offers a convenient and vibrant stay in the heart of Edinburgh.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities

Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy a relaxing bath or shower after a day of exploring the city.

24-Hour Front Desk and On-Site Dining

With a 24-hour front desk, garden, and a variety of facilities including a restaurant and bar, Twin Lions Hotel ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Twin Lions Hotel for a memorable experience in Edinburgh!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for £12 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

6.6
Based on 1649 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.85
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 5.85
Amenities: 6.35
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 5.35
Overall Experience: 6.35
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Marián couple hu
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Flemming Bjerge solo_traveller dk
10
Et dejligt sted at være.
Pros:

Meget venligt personale.
Alting fungerede fint.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Kamil solo_traveller pl
1
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
1
What a dump
Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

Dirty, everything's damaged and has been for years.. mold everywhere, old dirty sheets, the worst breakfast I've ever looked at, and for 100+ pounds a night.

This is NOT a 3 star hotel, its not even a hostel. Shared bathroom sh1thole of a place

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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shameem family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

We had lovely warm welcome, it was very hot on this day, no fan was provided, the beds were very noisy, the bathroom was clean, but no air and ventilation. I didn’t have breakfast as we left very early morning

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Kerry extended_group gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was nice and went out for way to give us a breakfast when we couldnt make the time

Cons:

Loud noises early in morning, and a lot of noise in general
Only one pillow

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jeanette solo_traveller de
1
Pros:

Sehr freundlicher Herr an der Rezeption

Cons:

Das Hotel ist total heruntergekommen inklusive der Zimmer und des Gemeinschaftsbadezimmers. Dreckiger Teppich, Türen, die nicht abgeschlossen werden können. Fenster, die dauerhaft oben geöffnet sind und nicht geschlossen werden können. Wirklich das schlechteste Hotel in dem ich je war.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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patrick solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Staff were more than friendly. They went above and beyond to help out.

Cons:

The place is slightly dated and could do with a bit of a renewal and possible refurbishment.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Ross solo_traveller gb
6
Comfortable room poor breakfast
Pros:

Clean, close to where I was visiting a friend and helpful staff. Good off road parking

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t great and offered poor choices for vegetarians.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller gb
5
Very tired hotel
Pros:

Very close to the bus stops and you get a key to the front door so you're very independent in coming and going. Nice to have some breakfast before starting your day, but the hours could start earlier.

Cons:

The general cleanliness was pretty poor. Especially with shared bathrooms, I was expecting more upkeep going on.
The bed has just a sheet between you and the mattress, honestly Very cheap running.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Seif solo_traveller gb
8
good value
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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NICK extended_group gb
6
Clean & Pleasant
Pros:

Room was basic, but was clean and comfortable. Breakfast again basic, but enough. Location was good for what we wanted to do/see.

Cons:

Hotel needs a freshen up.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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CAROLINE solo_traveller fr
6
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel est top. Arrêt de bus à côté direction aéroport et centre ville. Personnel accueillant

Cons:

Impossible de se laver à l'eau chaude. Réglage difficile. Eau à peine tiède après de longues journées de marche. Signalé au personnel mais ça n'a rien changé. Dommage car ça nous a gâché un peu le séjour à l'hôtel.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Lucy solo_traveller ch
8
I had a very enjoyable stay and found the staff extremely friendly. I will happily return.
Pros:

The bedroom was clean and comfortable and I slept well. There was a kettle, tea and coffee, WiFi, TV as advertised. The decoration was outdated, but it was attractive and I actually liked it. It had a homely atmosphere. The bathroom although shared with the adjoining room was impeccably clean and I always found it available when needed. I was in a slight hurry for a flight in the morning, so I could not indulge in a cooked breakfast, but the chef kindly served me 15 minutes earlier than breakfast started with a simple breakfast of fruit juice, coffee, cereals and a selection of bakery, for which I was very grateful.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like, but the nearest restaurant for eating in the evening was a long walk or a short bus journey away. However, it was not difficult to get around as there were bus stops right outside the hotel.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Harsh solo_traveller in
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Ales solo_traveller si
7
Pros:

Lokacija je ob poti na letališče. Osebje je bilo prijazno.

Cons:

Stene iz papirja, .

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Massimo solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Posizione, gentilezza, prezzo

Cons:

Un po' vecchiotto

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
7
Fine
Pros:

Nearby to bus stop for Airport 100 bus. Bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Pretty small room, gap down side of door. Didn't realize a shared bathroom as it wasn't clear.
Pretty basic, and had to use air heater.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Sahaar solo_traveller be
3
Cons:

Our experience at this accommodation was extremely disappointing and stressful from start to finish.

Upon arrival, the room was visibly not properly cleaned. We found crumbs, dirt, and what appeared to be dried blood stains on the bed linen. The bathroom was also not very clean. We immediately reported this and asked for the room to be cleaned.

Although they claimed the room had been cleaned afterwards, when we returned we discovered the bed linen was still dirty, only now with different stains and spots. This made it very difficult to trust the hygiene standards of the accommodation.

Another issue was that the property advertised having a jacuzzi, which was one of the reasons we booked it, but there was no jacuzzi at all. This was misleading and not as described.

The staff initially tried to offer us £10 in cash as compensation, which we declined given the seriousness and ongoing nature of the issues. They then refunded half of the room cost and promised that everything would be properly cleaned the following day.

However, after returning from our day trip, we found the room had not been touched at all despite those promises. When we raised the issue again, there was little urgency to resolve it. Eventually the room was cleaned while we watched to make sure the bedding was actually replaced with clean sheets.

At that point we no longer felt comfortable staying there and decided to cancel the remainder of our reservation.

Mistakes can happen in any hotel, but the repeated hygiene issues, misleading advertisement, and lack of proper follow through made this a very poor experience overall.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee