Black Ivy

Hotels
8.7 (1038 reviews)
4 Alvanley Terrace, Whitehouse Loan , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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 1038 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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Paula • family_with_children • cy
9
Pros:

All the staff were welcoming and friendly.
Everything was fantastic, and the restaurant/bar a lovely space. We had lunch and dinner.
The breakfast menu was amazing, huge choice and delicious.

Cons:

Being woken up just after 7am by maintenance banging something!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Dana • couple • us
10
Magical!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with amazing food! I love that they left a teacup and saucer with tea biscuits in our room for every morning! The decor was lovely and the entire staff was so friendly. We ended up eating at the restaurant downstairs several times because the food was so good. I love that they serve you a cute tiny shortbread with your tea or coffee! Such a great location too because it was walking distance into town without being right in the thick of it. We thought we would be Ubering into town, but we walked in just about every single day. Also right across the street from a gorgeous park. Next time we come to Edinburgh, we will be staying here again!

Cons:

I did book a queen bed and it seems like we got a full size bed, but I suspect that was an error through booking.com and not the hotel itself. Next time, I would not use this website and I would book directly through the hotel.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
10
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Panos • couple • cy
8
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Mariia • couple • ua
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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martin • couple • gb
8
Well handled...
Pros:

dinner. steak pie excellent.

Cons:

We had to change room on arrival as the bathroom had a dreadful smell. But fair play to the team, they handled this well as reassigned us to a good room.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Pearcey_the_Toffeeman • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Hao • couple • cn
10
It was amazing
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
9
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Nicole • couple • de
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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FRANK • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and beautiful location

Cons:

Bloody stairs

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Gamon • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Geoff • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
Extremely pleasant, easy,parking. Very stylish and fantastic room. Evening meal and breakfast were delicious
Pros:

Style of hotel was first rate. Great room and location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Rhona • solo_traveller • gb
10
I return regularly always something new to admire
Pros:

Met by lovely member of staff and looked after. Location is brilliant for my business visit in Marchmont.
Room was super looking out to my car and park.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Claire • extended_group • gb
8
Beautiful hotel and decor with comfortable beds and great breakfast but simply too noisy on an evening
Pros:

The communication with the team beforehand was great, so helpful. I love the decor and our room was stunnning .
The breakfast was delicious and the hotel is in a great place.

Cons:

The noise on a night , it was so loud in our room. The music was banging from the bar and we could hear conversations and shouting from bar guests both inside and outside of the property. The heavy beats of the music vibrated through both our rooms and meant I couldn’t sleep u til it finished at 12. My body clock is such that I sleep early 9pm and wake early 5am so this meant my sleep wasn’t great.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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sophie • family_with_children • fr
9
Très agréable
Pros:

L’espace , la décoration , les chambres, le personnel

Cons:

Chambre sur la rue un peu bruyante

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • nz
10
Snapshot of your best local life in Edinburgh.
Pros:

Location is primo.

Cons:

Local vibes.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • gb
5
Good bar, not a great hotel.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean.

Cons:

The bar restaurant customers take precedence so you can’t even get a table to sit outside unless you book a meal. The noise on a weekend is significant from the bar customers. The priority is made clear; we had to get around a coat rack that was left in front of the door to the rooms to go to bed. The bed was so uncomfortable I ended up trying to sleep on the floor at one point. There is no actual reception so you are never sure who you should talk to. The decor in the rooms is a bit tatty, between the weird framed pictures of semi naked women everywhere and the aged bathroom decor (with bits of adhesive left stuck on the wall) it doesn’t feel like a high quality hotel. After a day of tromping around Edinburgh city you don’t have anywhere chilled to relax as the bar gets totally slammed on the weekend. The staff are friendly and competent which is the best thing about the hotel. Overall I think the rooms are best for people who have drunk too much and need somewhere to crash.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee