ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile

Hotels
ibis
8.2 (11173 reviews)
77 South Bridge , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
High prices
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Several reviews mentioned issues with room cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.08
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.22
Many reviews praised the hotel's excellent location near tourist attractions.
Room Quality
7.37
Concerns about cold rooms and poor bathroom design were noted.
Amenities
8.4
Basic amenities available but with some complaints regarding electrical accessibility.
Value for Money
6.86
High pricing for what was provided was a common complaint.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Mixed feedback on breakfast, with suggestions for improvement on value and choice.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall a satisfying stay, with positive elements outweighing negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:22

Property Description

Centrally Located Accommodation in Old Town
Located just a 5-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile offers the perfect base in the heart of Old Town.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Furnished with Ibis Sweet Beds, each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, desk, and tea/coffee facilities. The en-suite bathrooms are equipped with a shower and complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Dining and Attractions at Your Doorstep
Indulge in international cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with snacks at the bar. Explore nearby attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, and the Museum of Edinburgh, all within walking distance.

Ready to experience the best of Edinburgh? Book your stay at ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile now!

Important information:

Guest that have booked a pre-paid booking will need to present the card they have paid with online when arriving to the hotel.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

The City of Edinburgh Council introduced a Visitor Levy that applies to stays from 24 July 2026 onwards. From 1 October 2025, we'll automatically attribute 5% of your nightly accommodations rate, capped at five consecutive nights, to the Visitor Levy.

The parking have a price of £24.00.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.
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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 11173 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 6.86
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Valerie couple us
9
Pros:

Very good location and had necessities. Extremely easy check in and wonderful staff

Cons:

A little older

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Staff were excellent

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
8
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Simona solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Vicinanza al centro e disponibilità dello staff per risoluzione problemi! Punto di riferimento in citta!!

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Grzegorz family_with_children pl
7
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent location, staff very friendly and accommodating, great to be able to leave your luggage.
Pros:

Layout and food

Cons:

No ground or packet decaf coffee and cutlery could have been in more than 1 place

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Matt solo_traveller gb
8
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Jade solo_traveller gb
9
Staff were helpful and welcoming, felt safe and comfortable.
Pros:

Was a good location; station, main shopping area, Royal Mile and National Museum weren’t too far away.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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William Mc Cubbin family_with_children uy
10
Amor por el cliente!
Pros:

Todo espectacular, me pareciö excelente que los baños fueran preparados para handicaped.

Cons:

No me imagino.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Narmina S.L. solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great location. Room has everything needed. Cafe where you can grab a quick breakfast right under/next to the hotel. Staff is very helpful. I would stay there again.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room, expensive

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
T
Tricia extended_group gb
8
Comfortable room right in city centre, ideal for visiting Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Tattoo
Pros:

Clean efficient just what we needed

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
D
Deirdre solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The staff were so pleasant and helpful and the location was superb. It made many fringe venues easily accessible.
Room was basic but large and airy and bed was comfortable.
I have some mobility issues but there were no problems in the hotel.

Cons:

Clean but felt a little tired around the edges in some places.
Prices are obviously high during the festival and it compared favourably with other hotels but doesn't make £250 a night any easier to pay.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
1
Poor mattress, bad night's sleep. Avoid if you can.
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

The bed was probably as bad as it gets. I've never slept in a bed that soft before. The mattress was awful with big dips where you lay. Both my wife and I had backache and neckache in the morning. The staff seemed unconcerned when we told them the next day. We didn't get back to the hotel until late the night before. Only stayed 1 night. This was expensive for 1 night as well. I would avoid this hotel if you can. Terrible night's sleep.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Ilgın solo_traveller tr
10
Pros:

Otelin konumu tek kelime ile mükemmel. Tam merkezde ve her yere yürüyerek ulaştık. Konum dışında otel çok temiz ve konforluydu. Çalışanlarun hepsi de güler yüzlü ve yardımseverdi.

Cons:

Oda camları açılmıyordu maalesef. Sabit kapalı yapmışlar. Odamızı havalandırmak istedik ama maalesef mümkün olmadı. Klima temiz havanın yerini tutmuyor.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Paula couple ar
10
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Agustina couple uy
6
Buena ubicación, pero mala relación calidad-precio
Pros:

Lo más destacado fue la ubicación.

Cons:

La relación calidad-precio no nos pareció adecuada. Considerando el precio de la estadía, esperábamos un nivel de servicio y de atención a los detalles bastante superior.

El baño, por ejemplo, no contaba con jabón y tuvimos que solicitar que lo repusieran. Tampoco había toalla para el piso; en su lugar, había un cartel indicando que debía pedirse en recepción. Son detalles básicos que uno esperaría encontrar resueltos de antemano, especialmente tratándose de un alojamiento que no era económico.

En general, la experiencia se sintió bastante precaria en comparación con el precio pagado.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
7
Overall a pleasant stay no issues did not eat anything at this hotel so review is solely about location and amenities
Pros:

Located near Royal Mile

Cons:

Lifts very slow and not very numerous

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
7
Cons:

One of the rooms was noisey due to an extractor fan

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Jan Goossens couple nl
9
heerlijk hotel, in het centrum van de stad Edinburg
Pros:

De locatie, vlak bij de royal mile is super. Je bent overal dichtbij. Het ontbijt is prima en heel uitgebreid. Er is voor ieder wat wils.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee