Northumberland Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (1754 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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 1754 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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Franka S. • solo_traveller • de
4
Pros:

Lage in Edinburgh gut, Parkplätze am Haus

Cons:

Badezimmer über den Eingang und die Rezeption erreichbar, Zimmer mit dauerhaft geöffnetem Fenster an stark befahrener Straße, schlechte Luft, Badezimmer ohne Lüftungsmöglichkeit

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Gurjar • extended_group • gb
6
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Soraia • extended_group • pt
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Was very clean ample parking.

Cons:

Needs a bar area so you could sit and have a drink. As your a bus journey outside the city not much close by

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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sofia • solo_traveller • nl
4
Pros:

Location was ok bus station right outside
Parking at the back was free.

Cons:

Very old and tired facility. Relatively clean but it had a weird smell in the corridors.
Very small room and bathroom. Too expensive for what offered.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Trond • solo_traveller • se
7
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Prasanna • solo_traveller • in
7
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
6
Disappointed stay
Pros:

Comfortable beds

Cons:

Our instructions were to put a code in to open the front door ,behind the door on a shelf would be a key in an envelope with my name on it. The door was open, no envelopes, no key , no one at reception and had to wait 20 mins for a member of staff who appeared who just said "name?" and handed me a key. The hotel smelled of damp and the shower had lots of long hairs in it.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Anselme Millan • family_with_children • fr
8
Small stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

The Hotel is placed just aside a bus stop that is good bus coverage to reach the city center. The rooms are comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing in particular.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • fr
1
A fuir
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Pas d'eau pendant deux jours dans la salle de bains
Aucun personnel sur place

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Familie • solo_traveller • nl
3
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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christelle • family_with_children • fr
10
Tout était organisé pour notre arrivée tardive suite au retard de notre vol. Literie confortable et hôtel pas du tout br
Pros:

Retard de notre avion… nous sommes arrivés à 3h du matin.. tout était organisé pour notre arrivée tardive

Cons:

Ras

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Crina • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • extended_group • it
7
Pros:

Buon punto di riposo per vedere Edimburgo

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Midori • couple • gb
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine Grace • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Accessible from
The city centre

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Shine • family_with_children • gb
7
Old building, basic facilities 20mins away from the city.
Pros:

It an old building with high ceiling. First floor rooms will need to use stairs. Its affordable rates. There is a bus stop in front of the hotel. Good If you are planning to use it for a short night stay.

Cons:

The rooms facing the road is very noisy due to vehicles through out the night. There is one reception staff on call. No one else. Checkout is too early at 10am.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

hotel was fair.

Cons:

nothing much.9

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
3
Unusual business model
Pros:

No breakfast?

Cons:

Staff were invisible you press a bell and wait a long time

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee