Northumberland Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (1700 reviews)
31-33 Craigmillar Park, , Edinburgh , gb
+44 131 668 3131

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Meeting/banquet facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location for bus services
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cold rooms
Poor cleanliness and service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.01
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, including weak shower pressure and lack of room cleaning.
Service
6.48
The service was described as standard but with issues, particularly the manager's interaction with guests.
Location
8.02
Positive feedback about the hotel's convenient location with good access to public transport.
Room Quality
5.47
Comments indicated that the rooms were cold and lacked amenities like a fridge.
Amenities
5
Lack of essential amenities mentioned, such as no minibar and poor room heating.
Value for Money
7.46
Guests felt the hotel offered decent value for the price paid despite various issues.
Food and Beverage
6.41
Breakfast may not be needed; no specific comments made regarding food quality.
Overall Experience
6.38
Mixed reviews led to an average overall experience rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:31

Property Description

Charming Family-Run Hotel Near Edinburgh City Centre

Comfortable Rooms with City Views
Experience traditional decor and modern amenities in our cozy rooms, including TV, tea/coffee facilities, and some with access to a serene rooftop terrace overlooking the city.

Convenient Location with Easy City Access
Enjoy a peaceful stay just outside the city center, with quick access to Princes Street shops and attractions. Explore Holyrood Park on foot or reach the University of Edinburgh within minutes.

Ready to immerse yourself in the charm of Edinburgh? Book your stay at the Northumberland Hotel now.

Important information:

Please let Northumberland Hotel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please note that all requests for check in outside of scheduled hours are subject to approval by the property. The property will email you confirming this.

Please note that there is no elevator in the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 1700 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.01
Service: 6.48
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 5.47
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 6.41
Overall Experience: 6.38
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Wojciech • extended_group • pl
8
Polecam na krótki wypad
Pros:

Korzystna lokalizacja na wypad do centrum pieszo lub busem. Parking. Brak śniadań. Uprzejma obsługa.

Cons:

W pokojach od strony ulicy słychać przez całą dobę szum samochodów (pojedyncze szyby w oknach).

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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- • extended_group • gb
6
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Silke • extended_group • de
5
Wir würden dieses Hotel nicht wieder besuchen, obwohl die Betten in Ordnung waren
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist gut, direkt an einer Bushaltestelle. Es gibt einen kostenlosen Parkplatz. Das Badezimmer war sauber und auch die Betten waren vollkommen in Ordnung.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war schwer zu lüften und bei unserer Ankunft sehr aufgeheizt. Um an das Fenster zu gelangen, mussten wir erst einen Schreibtisch vor dem Fenster verschieben (hinter dem Schreibtisch war es sehr staubig). Immerhin konnten wir dann das Fenster öffen. Leider konte das Fenster im Badezimmer nicht geöffnet werden. Die Lüftung war allerdings in Ordnung.
Es fehlten Haken o.ä. im Badezimmer. Es gab einen Haken und eine schmalen Stange. Eindeutig zu wenig für ein Handtuch am Waschbecken und mehrere Duschtücher (wir waren zu dritt).
Der Lampenschirm im Zimmer war total verstaubt.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Gary • extended_group • nz
6
Pros:

The bus stop right across the road, parking, nice and quiet. The twin room we had was nice and clean and comfortable

Cons:

The single room we had was extremely small couldn’t fit the jug under the tap to fill it the man hole blew open in the roof as it wasn’t locked down. The fuse blew in the room and my mother in law got blamed for too many appliances on but she only had the jug on. Hardly any pressure in the shower
The twin room we had the pressure in the shower wasn’t any good the door wouldn’t lock the key just kept turning around did ask one of the cleaners if she could get someone to look at it but nothing happened

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Miguel Angel Navas • solo_traveller • ar
9
Pros:

Cerca del centro a unos minutos en varios buses. Parking cómodo. Muy sencilla la llegada

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Warrior • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The room itself was large, and the bedding was very comfortable.
I was happy with the location, about a 10min bus ride to the city centre. 'Hotel' was a pretty quiet place.

Cons:

I was in the only room without an ensuite, so I had a separate shower/toilet room that was not located next to my room. As my room was right by the front door where you walk into reception, I felt found myself listening through my room door to see if it was clear to make the route in my towel.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Fayyaz • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Marek • extended_group • pl
8
Pros:

Pokój trzyosobowy w klimatycznym budynku był dosyć wygodny. W pokoju czajnik z zestawem herbaty i kawy. Czystość nie budziła zastrzeżeń. Dużym atutem obiektu jest bezpłatny, wygodny parking tuż przy budynku. Kolejnym plusem jest przystanek komunikacji miejskiej przy obiekcie, którym można dojechać do centrum Edynburga. Bilet kupuje się bezpośrednio u kierowcy. Koszt 2,20 funta od osoby.

Cons:

Łazienka jest dosyć mała i przez to niewygodna. Meble na wyposażeniu pokoju dosyć zużyte. Krzesło wymaga wymiany.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Maria Carmen • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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xavier • couple • es
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Anaïs • couple • be
5
Correcte, mais pas très sociale et reposant
Pros:

L’accessibilité !
Le parking

Cons:

L’accueil, monsieur très froid.
Nous entends tous depuis la chambre ( porte qui claque, les voisins)
Le support de la douche cassé (pas grave, mais impossible de le dire à l’accueil car jamais présent)

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • gb
7
Good location with easy access to the city centre.
Pros:

Location was great. You could walk into the centre or just go on the bus (bus station was just outside the hotel).

Cons:

There were no chairs in the room, so we had to sit on the bed. It was okay but not very comfortable, especially for elderly people.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Divyanshu • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

Location was good, room was clean and tidy

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Daiva • solo_traveller • lt
9
Overall we were pleased:)
Pros:

It was clean, not far from city center, bus stop right next to hotel, shopping mall with Aldi not far away to buy groceries, we had TV, closet, towels, enough toilet paper. Beds were comfy and bed linens were nice and cozy:). We had to leave at night - checking out on your own was nice and easy.

Cons:

Doors felt a bit weak, we missed fridge of any kind, we ran out of soap before checking out, shower doors did not want to close lol (have to try a few times) and not enough places to hang your clothes to air out (could add hooks on the walls and some additional hangers).

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Georges • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Snizhana • solo_traveller • ua
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Claire • extended_group • gb
5
Not worth the money paid.
Pros:

Easy location to get central and beds were comfy.

Cons:

Room wasn’t cleaned properly- there was dust under the beds. The bathroom facilities were terrible- couldn’t get cold water in the evening, the shower door didn’t close and the handle kept falling down. Entry way seemed dirty and carpet not cleaned.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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audrey • couple • gb
10
We had a lovely 2 night stay, the staff that we saw were friendly and helpful, was close to city, nothing was a problem
Pros:

Got a nice welcome when we arrived, the room was clean and the bed comfortable, with a bus stop right outside was a bonus too

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • de
5
Cons:

Es war ziemlich hellhörig und die Fenster ließen sich nicht richtig schließen. Der Weg zu dem Zimmer im zweiten Stock war weit und nur über Treppen erreichbar. Man musste auf dem Weg dahin durch 4-5 Doppeltüren, die unhandlich für Koffer waren. Am meisten hat uns allerdings gestört, dass wir nicht duschen konnten, da das Wasser kochend heiß war. Sobald man die Temperatur runtergedreht hat, kam kein Wasser mehr aus dem Duschkopf. Wir haben irgendwann aufgegeben.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee