"Walking distance to town center, easy to reach the train station"
"Excellent location with car parking without cost, close to the tram stop"
Offering a central location in the heart of the city, the 3-star Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh is a 13-minute walk from St Giles' Cathedral. Everyone is welcomed in this Edinburgh hotel with a lovely atmosphere.
The property is located not too far from Calton Hill and 5 minutes by car from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". The hotel is situated in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, close to gardens. There is Royal Mile about 5 minutes away by car, while Edinburgh bus station only a short distance from the accommodation. Ballantrae Hotel also lies near a train station.
Staying at one of the 31 rooms, guests are welcome to use a TV as well as tea and coffee making facilities. They are outfitted with comfortable decor.
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7.6
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Parking
Services
24-hour reception
Luggage storage
Eating places
Bar/ Lounge area
Room features
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
General facilities
No smoking on site
Pets
No pets allowed
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Transportation
Local attractions
Royal Highland Centre
100 m
Scottish Gems
750 m
Princes Street
400 m
Real Foods
300 m
Holyrood House
750 m
Assembly Rooms
550 m
James Clerk Maxwell Statue
300 m
Airports
Edinburgh
14 km
Train stations
Edinburgh Waverley station
500 m
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John
2023-12-26
9/10
The location of this hotel in the heart of Edinburgh was marvellous. We greatly enjoyed very very good breakfasts with continental options and pastries.
James
2023-12-23
8/10
Appetising food, incredible service and perfect view of the town. Extensive breakfast, variety of meals.
Alex
2023-12-14
7/10
Spacious unit with a fantastic bathroom and WiFi plus the bedroom. Beautiful building, marvellous location short walk to bars and theatre as well as the Haymarket.
Stephen
2023-12-01
8/10
The staff were super friendly and really polite all of the time. The breakfasts here were extensive and excellent with yoghurt and the porridge and pre wrapped processed cheese.
Robert
2023-10-28
7/10
It has superfriendly and really polite personnel who worked the night shift on the reception desk.
Clement
2023-10-09
9/10
It has absolutely kind, supper friendly staff. I have to mention the extensive and sensational breakfast with yoghurts and cheese, for instance.
Alan
2023-10-06
7/10
Very central location very close to the shopping area.
Tony
2023-09-28
8/10
The staff are superfriendly and wonderfully friendly, managed the parking on-site.
Nick
2023-09-10
7/10
Magnificent location in capital, in the good area.
Henry
2023-09-06
9/10
The location was beautiful and wonderful - ease of access to Stand Comedy Club.
Charles
2023-08-31
7/10
The breakfast was very very good exactly as I hoped, with yoghurt and boiled eggs and the porridge. The location was great and stunning, very close to a theatre and a gallery, I greatly enjoyed it.
Matthew
2023-08-30
7/10
I booked twin room with good WiFi and a good view.
Views appeared to be unpleasant.
Michael
2023-08-27
9/10
The suite with a double bed, a large couch, great views. Marvellous and incredible location next to the St Andrew's square tram stop and good area. Again, not far from St Andrew Square.
Jamie
2023-08-27
7/10
The suite was recently refurbished, had WiFi, coffee, and a sofa. A bathtub in the bathroom was a plus. Free Wi-Fi was very good and the service was amazing.
Joseph
2023-08-21
7/10
The hotel is in a fab location in reach of everything. It's not too far from The Dome, spent evening there.
Willie
2023-08-15
6/10
The location was marvellous and incredible, just next door to all of central Edinburgh especially main train as well as the train station, and the view was particularly good. A cool bonus was Holy Cow, located nearby, it offered tea and coffee.
There was elevator missing.
Roy
2023-08-11
7/10
Everything is excellent, I truly enjoyed it. Excellent breakfast with toast and cheese, for example, the staff is excellent and amicable.
John
2023-07-26
7/10
The staff were polite and very-very nice in case of questions. Lots of food for breakfast, it was appetising.
Alec
2023-07-25
7/10
The staff was amazingly kind and accommodating and the place was fairly clean. The location walk from a bus stop was good. Had brunch in the The Magnum Restaurant & Bar, located nearby.
Some of the staff were very unfriendly.
Jack
2023-07-09
6/10
Marvellous, magnificent location in the peaceful area. Easy walk to St Andrew Square.
Wi-Fi signal was not very good.
Ray
2023-07-01
8/10
Great and lovely location and easy access to a theatre and a gallery very close to the hotel.
Robbie
2023-06-30
7/10
The hotel's location was amazing, short walk to Trams running from 6am to 11am which is a great way to get around, the train station, the tour buses, and all the delightful sights of the City, and the main shopping street.
Charles
2023-06-26
7/10
The location was great very close to a theatre and a gallery. Visiting casinos and eateries very close to the hotel was easy.
Alfred
2023-06-26
9/10
Extensive and sensational breakfast, thanks a lot. Staff is enthusiastic and you can park your car on-site.
Billy
2023-06-24
9/10
Extensive and excellent breakfast, high-class twin room. Toast, bread and fruit in the morning. Good location for our needs, so close to christmas market as well as all popular attractions.
Ernest
2023-06-14
8/10
The hotel's location in the heart of the town is marvellous and stunning. The units are new-fashioned, soundproof with including breakfast, a beautiful view, for instance.
H.
2023-06-13
9/10
Everything is good here, had an excellent stay for 1 night. The twin room is top quality and comfortable quiet. The breakfast is extensive and sensational, offered with pastries and jams and yogurts.
John
2023-05-23
9/10
The location was excellent, close to St Andrew Square. The staff members were all fabulously friendly and affable.
Paul
2023-05-16
8/10
Marvellous and lovely location in the heart of the city and very close to a theatre and a gallery. In the new area with casinos and eateries very close to the hotel.
Edmund
2023-04-09
7/10
The property was clean, featured excellent design, I greatly enjoyed it. The location was great and fantastic - so close to playhouse theatre, and a tram stop nearby. Café Holy Cow located 1 km away was a nice surprise. I visited lobby bar and tried hot drinks.
There was lift missing.
Richard
2023-04-06
9/10
Airy and huge room, excellent design.
Stephen
2023-03-29
7/10
Very close to a theatre and a gallery, the location is marvellous and lovely. There are casinos and eateries very close to the hotel. The units are soundproof, modern with nice beds, a large couch, as for instance.
Philip
2023-02-03
8/10
The breakfast was extensive with continental options; and the staff was exceptionally kind. The hotel's location was fab in the New Town. And it's at a short distance from Zest Restaurant, ate there once or twice.
Bill
2023-01-31
8/10
The stunning location for the price, near to Edinburgh, St James mall and public transport. Stylish twin room with nice biscuits as well as a tub.
Kate
2023-01-30
5/10
Pleasant and clean place with enthusiastic staff on behalf of his manager. Incredible, stunning location in New Town district close to transport and Edinburgh train station.
No elevator at all.
Frank
2023-01-11
9/10
Spent 3 nights here with my husband, had a really really nice stay overall. I were in fashionable suite. The location was incredible, at a walking distance from Co-op Food.
William
2023-01-11
9/10
It had very central location close to St Andrew Square. We also went to city centre, located at a medium distance from the hotel.
Joe
2022-12-29
8/10
It's comfortable base for visiting some must see attractions in Edinburgh.
Simon
2022-12-26
7/10
We got an airy and unique room and incredible service.
Henry
2022-12-25
8/10
The room was tidy, newly remodelled for breakfast to be included. We were offered extensive breakfasts with continental options.
Walter
2022-11-25
8/10
Fabulous and enchanting accommodation with stunning setting just next door to South Queensferry, the center and city centre.
Nicholas
2022-11-24
8/10
The rooms were cheap, airy with a sofa, ideal for us. The hotel was in a marvellous location very close to a park and a lush forest. The staff was polite - we would stay here again.
Michael
2022-11-19
9/10
Cheap, huge unit with a double bed, external bathroom plus clean towels. Magnificent location in New Town district very close to tram and centre. Also, to local transport links.
Angus
2022-11-12
7/10
The location it has really close to central Edinburgh as well as all attractions is easy.
Patrick
2022-10-29
7/10
Had 3 nights in Edinburgh, spending our time here lovely. The suite was fashionable with great views, a beautiful view, for instance. The lobby bar was a plus.
Darren
2022-10-26
9/10
By and large, it was pleasant and delightful place with enthusiastic staff on behalf of his manager.
George
2022-10-08
5/10
Liked my great stay for our visit to the Xmas Markets. The location was efficient - next to Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse and public transport /sites.
The breakfast definitely could have been included.
Ben
2022-09-14
8/10
Enchanting place with welcoming staff who worked the night shift on the reception desk, enjoyed it. Had hot drinks in the lobby bar in the evening.
Adrian
2022-08-25
8/10
Handy and easy position to the playhouse, in the central area.
Graham
2022-08-21
8/10
By and large, it was right place for sightseeing in Edinburgh, had much fun and met accommodating staff from "the manager ". The breakfast was extensive with pastries, toast, slices of pre wrapped processed cheese and attention to detail. The location was brilliant and awesome, at a walking distance from a national art gallery. Could use their free parking.
Susan
2022-08-01
9/10
Very central location of this nice budget hotel was a bonus. Enjoyed our rooms with external bathroom. The staff were exceptional. It was surely a wonderful stay on a business trip.
Ben
2022-07-25
8/10
Actually everything was first-class, my next choice again in Edinburgh.
My room had quite bad view.
Denis
2022-07-21
9/10
I really enjoyed the place, everything was great. There was plenty of appetising meals. Overall it was huge with a newly renovated bathroom. The staff were pleasant and enthusiastic and check-in was quick.
James
2022-07-08
9/10
We loved our stay there, it was thoroughly enjoyable. The hotel was memorable, excellent services provided, best possible location right at the top of 3 flights. Brand-new, generous sized room with comfortable bed, everything was perfectly fine. We had early check-in on arrival.
Edith
2022-07-06
9/10
Units where windows are facing york place.
Jane
2022-06-17
7/10
This accommodation had a central setting very close to city centre.
Gloria
2022-04-23
8/10
Appealing and fairly clean hotel, loved it. Plenty of options for breakfast including pastries, croissants, fresh fruit, cereals and toast. We got a spotless room on top floor.
David
2022-02-27
9/10
The place was traditional, clean, had amazing location and staff. Our room had an extremely comfy bed and a particularly nice view.
Frank
2021-12-01
7/10
Impeccably clean exceptionally comfortable hotel, absolutely friendly staff and perfect location really close to city centre easily walkable in 5 minutes: )
Ernest
2021-10-13
9/10
The breakfast was perfect, the pool was nice, the beds were nice. Superb service, simple restaurant on site.
Gillian
2021-09-26
8/10
I enjoyed our stay, the staff were honest and the location was lovely. The takeaway breakfast was great, there were fresh bread and pastries. Tapas bar and good pool.
Marcel
2021-09-24
9/10
We had a such great stay at this romantic hotel. Outstandingly accommodating staff, and delightful restaurant with perfect food. The bedroom was actually big. Lots of food at breakfast, such as pastries and fresh bread. New Town district was worth staying in.
Antoine
2021-09-21
8/10
It was a warm experience, I liked location and staff. Kindness of hotel staff. Restaurants and pubs were walking distance to the place. Everything was good as always.
Dave
2021-09-19
8/10
It was a very very good time staying at this inexpensive hotel. We loved reception, it was welcoming. Generally everything was very good, even so the bathroom was extremely small.
John
2021-09-05
8/10
Reception was lovely. There was lots of options for breakfast, including breads and pastries, I enjoyed it. Splendid view of sea. Small garden and excellent pool area.
Marc
2021-09-02
8/10
Very attractive hotel for weekend. We loved our very pleasant rooms, plus the stuff was really polite. It had a remarkable view. Walking distance to shopping centers and a market across the street...
Eugene
2021-08-07
7/10
we loved it and would not hesitate to return there. hotel room was light and original. late check-out too.
David
2021-07-07
8/10
Room had a luxurious bathroom and central heating and a hairdryer.
Frank
2021-05-14
5/10
Really enjoyable stay in an satisfying hotel. Professional staff, generous sized room, delicious food. Really handy location, 15 minutes' walk to a standing tower. And it was nearby a tram station.
Very tiny bathroom.
George
2021-04-25
7/10
Easy location, cheerfull staff and spotless hotel. Nice base for visiting shopping centers and a market very close to the venue. Also, we were 1 mile from popular place such as a parish church.
Antony
2021-02-20
9/10
Delightful, great boutique property. I enjoyed that the room was quiet comfortable and had coffee and high ceiling. The staff did all they can for an excellent stay. Their receptionist was GOAT! Fab location to a long - standing tower. Also, the area was local.
Ann
2021-02-19
8/10
Its location and staff were fab. The bed was really comfy and it was great having coffee and climate control. The staff made my stay good! Shops and a market were right next door.
Sophie
2020-10-27
8/10
The rooms were huge and the location was SUPERB. Large bed in suite with TV set, tea and coffee making facilities. Plus, free Wi-Fi was available. Being so close to Zest Restaurant was nice, we had dinner there.
Brendan
2020-09-10
8/10
we loved views and rooms here. in fact, the free wi fi was a cherry on top. excellent base for exploring edinburgh.
The street was usually noisy.
Mick
2020-04-27
8/10
Very close to edinburgh castle, 10 minutes' walk to edinburgh waverley train station. Only a 15-minute stroll and you reach princes street. Free Wi Fi was available in public areas.
Desmond
2019-12-13
8/10
The hotel’s next to royal mile, also we could easily access scott monument. Location was magnificent, 15 km to Edinburgh airport, perfectly reachable
