Black Ivy

Hotels
8.7 (1095 reviews)
4 Alvanley Terrace, Whitehouse Loan , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise issues from the bar
Old windows letting in cold air

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Some mentions of slight issues with noise and old windows affecting comfort.
Service
9.16
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.2
Consistently noted as ideal for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms are well-decorated but some noise issues noted, especially above the bar.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities are appreciated, though specific drawbacks mentioned.
Value for Money
8.64
Great value mentioned for the quality and experience.
Food and Beverage
8.69
The food received positive comments, particularly breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall positive experience, with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:57

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre, Black Ivy offers easy access to key attractions such as Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle.

Modern Amenities
Each room at Black Ivy features free WiFi, an en suite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Vibrant Atmosphere
With a lively bar overlooking Bruntsfield Links park, guests can unwind and enjoy their surroundings after a day of exploring the nearby Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Usher Hall, and Filmhouse cinema.

To experience the perfect blend of convenience, modern amenities, and a vibrant atmosphere, book your stay at Black Ivy today.

Important information:

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 4.10 per hour.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1095 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Marcus couple gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Burnett family_with_children us
7
Thinking Twice Before Booking Again
Pros:

Lively place and eclectic decor

Cons:

Confusion on check in. No lobby or signs indicating how to check in. Elevator not functioning, hard to get 3 big suitcases up the stairs.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller nl
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Everything was excellent, decor, the staff, the food👌

Cons:

Cleaning staff were a bit noisy early morning

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Kirsty solo_traveller gb
10
My go to place to stay when I am in Edinburgh. Fabulous location & fabulous place to stay.
Pros:

The atmosphere, the attention to detail & warmth of the staff & the accommodation.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Karolina solo_traveller pl
5
Nie wybrałabym tego hotelu ponownie.
Pros:

Rozmiar pokoju bardzo dobry, widok na park, atmosfera starej kamienicy. Łóżko wygodne.
Śniadania smaczne, choć wybór nie jest zbyt duży.

Cons:

Zapach w pokoju był nieprzyjemny, wykladzina stara i chyba to ona śmierdziała. Czystość pokoju średnia.
Brak recepcji utrudnia pobyt gościowi hotelu, trzeba biegać za obsługą baru i restauracji, która jest pełna ludzi każdego wieczoru i prosić o pomoc.
Internet się zacinał i wyłączał, po 2 dniach dostałam od personelu dostęp do ich Internetu i było ok.
Cena hotelu jest zbyt wysoka w stosunku do tego co zastajesz na miejscu.
Winda nieczynna przez cały pobyt, 5 dni. Nie zostałam o tym poinformowana przy rezerwacji pokoju na 2 piętrze.
Było bardzo ciepło gdy byłam, miałam mały wiatraczek, bo w pokoju nagrzane od dachu, okno otworzyć się do końca nie dało, tylko uchylić.
To nie jest hotel, raczej restauracja z pokojami na górze. Jeśli tego szukacie to black ivy jest dla was.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Nagihan couple gb
8
I would stay here every time I am in Edinburgh, I love it 👍
Pros:

I love the décor, it’s a beautiful blend of old and modern, with great taste. The colours they’ve chosen create such a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The rooms are clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed.
The staff are very polite, professional, and know their job well.
Breakfast is great with enough options to choose for your liking.
The location is excellent: safe, quiet, and still within easy reach of the Meadows and the university.
All in all, I would highly recommend it…

Cons:

The price is a little too high for what they include. In the bathroom, they only provide a box of tissues, shampoo, body wash, and hand soap, and nothing else. There isn’t even a scale, ear buds, a hair cover, or dressing gowns and slippers. It is quite basic, but it wasn’t a big problem for us as we were well prepared anyway.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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linda couple gb
10
lovely stay
Pros:

lovely place in the centre only a short walk

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Yasmin family_with_children gb
10
Super atmosphere, wonderful Staff
Pros:

Staff across the board where Friendly, Professional and Proactive

Cons:

Only one downer was no bath in the en-suite

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Jo solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely room but too warm - would be great in Winter!
Pros:

Lovely hotel, decorated well and extremely clean. Staff were friendly. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was immaculate.
The room was much bigger than I thought it would be, described as a ‘crash pad’ on their website but it was a nice size and had good decor.

Cons:

The room was just so hot. Window only opened a few inches but then was kept awake by the air conditioning until for the downstairs areas which was ironic! Didn’t sleep well because of the heat despite it being a very comfortable bed.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
6
Ok
Pros:

Great staff

Cons:

Room overlooking the park is very noise early in the morning with beer kegs and deliveries arriving. Room is extremely small.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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EDIN family_with_children si
9
Location, arhitecture, close to center, store, other restaurants
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lara couple ch
9
Pros:

Food restaurant bar. Nice atmosphere

Cons:

Slightly noisy in room above bar terrace area but it was quieter later

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Maycon couple gb
9
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Mathias solo_traveller dk
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
10
Had a lovely stay at The Black Ivy , food , drink and decor 👍
Pros:

We loved the decor of the hotel !

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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David couple es
7
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Tanja couple ch
10
Tolle Lage direkt am Park und in der Nähe guter Restaurants, ab vom Touristen Trubel
Pros:

Hübsches Dekor
sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Tilly-Rose couple gb
10
Honestly loved everything- such a beautiful hotel
Pros:

Staff were super social, attentive servers, rooms were beautiful and very clean. The Sunday lunch and breakfast was incredible. Consistently amazing cocktails, can’t wait to book again.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee