Grassmarket hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Laundry

Air conditioning

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94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JR

Grassmarket
1 min walk
The Hub
3 min walk
Scotch Whisky Experience
4 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
34 min drive

Room options

Comfy+ Quad

17 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Single Room

7 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Small Double

8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfy+ Triple

15 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Comfy Twin or Double Room

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Parking available

Laundry

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 Jan

About this property

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Edinburgh Castle

A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff are onsite.

Grassmarket hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Grassmarket hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).

Free WiFi
Relax with a drink at the pub
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include a front-desk safe, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
Within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh

As a guest of Grassmarket hotel, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Grassmarket hotel also features a front-desk safe and an elevator.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Biddy Milligan - This pub serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:30 AM: GBP 15.00 per person
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

Biddy Milligan

Conveniences

Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

45-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Grassmarket hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Robin

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

My room was a bit too small- a bit dank.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hard to find parking!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Felix

Travelled with partner

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was a good location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with family

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fabulous location with clean, modern rooms. Highly recommend for tourists to access all the sights of Edinburgh!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with family

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location opening right onto Grassmarket Square and easy access to all the attractions. Staff were wonderful, rooms were clean and modern. For a tourist, this is a great hotel to stay in (although no parking!). Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner

4 Sept 2024

Area was interesting lots of pubs and eateries

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property was perfect for our stay. Conveniently located with spacious rooms and a great pub next door for breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful when we had questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rod

Travelled with family

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The most comfortable beds! Wow...makes it hard to get up in the morning! Could well do with a much better door on the bathroom...one that seals the room. Privacy in the privy was very much compromised by the glass door.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Pinckney

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ideal location for sightseeing

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff! Room was small but very comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location

The location was top notch, close to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, sites of attractions, restaurants …….

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family and small children

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Definitely not a 4 stars like they advertise maybe more like a 2ish-3 star, the rooms are ok not the cleanest but good, they didn't had extra blankets when we asked for one more to put in a window that didn't had black curtains and with the street light it felt like day light, it could be a little noisy been in the middle of the action but we didn't mind that, however the staff was very friendly, the location was unbeatable right on grassmarket and steps to the castle and the royal mile, but the breakfast at Biddy's took all the medals it was the best part of the stay. Overall it's a good place definitely worth it.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small fun room

There was a wall on 3 sides of the bed. It was the smallest room I’ve ever stayed in. It was cute and comfy for my 7 year old daughter and I. She loved it, but my mom wouldn’t have liked it. We enjoyed our stay. The location was fantastic! We walked from train station and to the Royal Mile shopping and Castle. There was a fun outdoor market and the Hop On Hop Off Grassmarket stop right in front of hotel. The bar next door was super crowded so they brought the food into the hotel lobby for us to eat, which we had all to ourselves with booths and board games. There’s also lots of other restaurants around. They were friendly and the story about how small it was is fun.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lam Po Kee

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location for Fringe Festival

The location is the best for strolling around the main spots of Edinburgh especially when you are planning a trip for Fringe Festival. It is safe, vibrant and I trust it is with the best location to access most of the shows during the Fringe Festival. All shows I attended are from 2-min to maximum 20 minutes walk! It is amazing.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

11 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

3 Aug 2024

The lady who checked us in( dark hair ) forgot her name sorry, was a gem, she was very nice, helpful, kind and pleasant, knowledgeable woman. The only issue we have in this property is the elevator and stairs .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

30 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Party while you sleep…

If you like hearing loud music til 1am while you try to sleep, this is the place for you. If you don’t but want to stay here, be sure to ask to be placed higher up to avoid the noise.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Luciana Lyrio Ribeiro de, New York

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LOUIS

Travelled with partner

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location for shopping and transportation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with group

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Close to the Royal Mile/Edinburgh castle and not to be missed “Diagon Alley” shops on Victoria Street. Room was a little small but to be expected given city center location and they did a really nice job making the space as functional/comfortable as possible. Fine for us, but note that the bathroom door was frosted glass and some people might not like that. Would say the vibe was casual hotel/upscale hostel. Staff were young/chill, friendly enough but not going out of their way to be welcoming/engaging. Walk from Princes Street train was partially uphill and included a flight of stairs by Victoria Street.. manageable with our suitcases but would not have been good with kids or bigger suitcases. Nice location to be close to the action on a short trip, but would probably opt for somewhere in the New City next time around. Coming from the states, was surprised that many shops/restaurants closed earlier than expected in Edinburgh. Something to keep in mind for planning meals and getting to eat at your preferred spot. Eating in Edinburgh was fun and more vegetarian-friendly than I expected. One of our favorite Edinburgh meals was lunch at a church basement right next to the intercontinental hotel!! Be sure to check it out if you’re looking for some thing simple and affordable. Did not eat at the Grassmarket restaurant, but the menu looks good!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peggy

Travelled with family

12 Jul 2024

Never book Grassmarket in Edinburgh

We got there and were told they had to move us to another hotel because they had a plumbing issue- as we stood there, they checked in other people. I booked this 6 months ago! At least the other hotel was decent, but NOT in the same area. Very frustrating and upsetting after days of travel and only a short time in Edinburgh- they wasted our time that we could have been sightseeing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024