"Well situated, not far from many bars and shops, and room is pretty clean"
The perfect Albany Ballantrae Hotel is situated in the very heart of Edinburgh within a 5-minute drive of John Lewis & Partners Department Store. Located a 5-minute drive from the ruined Holyrood Abbey, this 4-star smoke-free hotel features 43 rooms with views of the city.
The property is near a train station and only a short drive from St Andrew Square. Guests can visit Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away, and St Giles' Cathedral which is only a 14-minute walk from the hotel. Gardens are also close to this perfect accommodation. The nearby notable religious buildings include Mansfield Place Church, within short walking distance of Albany Ballantrae Hotel. The property is a mere 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh bus station.
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Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
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Bar/ Lounge area
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
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Free toiletries
Devices
Television
Telephone
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Local attractions
Malleny Garden
400 m
Mansfield Place Church
300 m
ScotlandsPeople Centre
450 m
Sherlock Holmes Statue
300 m
Real Foods
150 m
Princes Mall
800 m
Sir John Hope Fourth Earl of Hopetoun Statue
350 m
Airports
Edinburgh
14 km
Train stations
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
600 m
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Ernest
2023-12-10
7/10
The property's location was marvellous and lovely, very near tram for airport shuttle. Also, it was positioned not very far from tourist spot like Royal Mile.
Steve
2023-12-09
8/10
Fine food, pleasantly furnished room with a table and chairs, good shower, original decor. Well-stocked and warm breakfast with a wide range of food.
Harold
2023-09-14
7/10
Beautiful and fabulous place for a short stay with good view of overgrown and rundown garden. Nice hot breakfast with a wide array of meals. Spotless and fancy room, good bed and pillows. Nice and really kind staff team at the reception desk. Beautiful area, great location, not far from Edinburgh centre, a round Edinburgh buses run regularly and Princes Street and the general attractions. Again, walking distance to Calton Hill.
Paul
2023-09-02
9/10
We got a room with a separate shower. This low-budget hotel offered us absolutely gorgeous views and scenery. The location was incredible, near all the major sites.
Walter
2023-08-24
9/10
Well priced and spotlessly clean place, glorious view of overgrown and rundown garden from window. Very impressed with suite and extremely friendly and excellent staff at the reception desk.
Bob
2023-08-21
8/10
The whole experience was very positive. The breakfast was nice hot and the place was fairly clean. My perfectly clean and cheap room came with all the ambience of an old school canteen, stunning view, as example.
Billy
2023-08-09
7/10
Marvellous and beautiful location, good area, not far from the theatre, Omni centre and tram stop, the pubs in Broughton Street, and the train station and Princes Street. Warm breakfast with plenty of choice.
Henry
2023-08-08
9/10
Great value, it was really enjoyable stay during a business trip. The restaurant here was very convenient for breakfast, we both ordered freshly cooked dishes. There were a mini-refrigerator, a storage, and large windows, which was great.
Ryan
2023-07-10
7/10
By and large, it was brilliant base for sightseeing in Edinburgh, had much fun and met consistently courteous and immensely pleasant staff at the reception desk. The room was en suite and offered a separate shower and a bathtub, so that guests had essentials.
Neil
2023-07-07
9/10
Well-stocked breakfast for all tastes with meats and pastries.
Mabel
2023-07-05
8/10
Hot and reasonable breakfast and the staff is understanding.
Ronald
2023-07-04
5/10
The room was spotless and also had separate shower. The staff were all understanding, which was unquestionably a plus.
The location was odd.
Tony
2023-06-29
9/10
Nicely decorated and tidy place overall with absolutely perfect and nice location very near tram for airport shuttle. Dedicated staff, very well decorated and well-equipped rooms with bath. Early check in and very good service.
Arthur
2023-06-28
9/10
The hotel provides a well-stocked and good hot breakfast.
Trevor
2023-06-21
8/10
In the heart of the city, very convenient. Good hot, warm breakfasts with sausage and smoked salmon, for instance.
John
2023-06-18
7/10
Located in the heart of the city. Very well decorated and well-appointed rooms for breakfast before hand, free Wi-Fi.
Patrick
2023-06-12
9/10
Clean and quirky place with outstandingly accommodating and exceptionally pleasant staff at the reception desk. Pleasantly furnished room and bathroom with a separate shower. Well-stocked and nice hot breakfast, lots of options available.
Robert
2023-06-08
8/10
Nicely decorated place, it was tidy and had extremely friendly staff at the reception desk. I was offered a reasonable breakfast at 10am SHARP. The location of the property was good, conveniently close to the city centre.
Hugh
2023-05-22
8/10
Generally, the place was delightful and had very kind staff at the reception desk. We stayed in the suite, it was cheap. We got warm breakfasts at 10am SHARP.
Andrew
2023-05-18
7/10
Brand-new and extremely pleasant rooms with views of the garden and with a storage and a couch.
Hugh
2023-05-16
8/10
Booked a room with pleasant views, and the staff were polite and understanding people at the reception desk.
Lewis
2023-05-01
7/10
The location is marvellous, not very far from Edinburgh Old Town. And it's set in a new area really close to handy for bus depot, railway station and town centre and many of the special attractions Edinburgh has to offer. This hotel offers spotless and fancy rooms with a very comfy bed, the basement-view of the bottom of the steps, for example.
Views are awful.
Tom
2023-05-01
9/10
Simply no complaints whatsoever, very good stay. Nicely decorated venue, outstanding food, magnificent location in a quiet neighborhood. Well-stocked breakfast with a good choice of choices. The location in the heart of the city.
Archie
2023-04-26
7/10
Lovely quiet place with excellent staff. The restaurant was very convenient, for breakfast.
Simon
2023-04-20
6/10
Clean property with consistently courteous and exceptionally pleasant staff at the reception desk. The rooms - functional, pleasantly furnished with overall comforts as well as extremely comfortable beds. Well-stocked and hot choices for the breakfast.
There was no reception.
Brian
2023-04-10
8/10
The breakfast is well-stocked and good hot with fruit, pastries plus steel coffee pot, there’s an option for each taste.
George
2023-03-19
8/10
The location was great and lovely, and we could reach John Lewis by walking. The hotel was set in a local area.
John
2023-03-13
9/10
Delightful and fairly clean accommodation with great and lovely location near Princes Street and George Street and bus station / shopping centre excellent value. Obliging staff at the reception desk, cheap and huge room. Good garden view and warm and reasonable breakfast.
Steven
2023-03-06
7/10
The room was functional and modern with a separate shower and a shower in the adjacent bathroom. That hotel was in a great and handy location, in an amazing location right in the middle of everything. Moreover, it was a 10-15 minute walking distance from Calton Hill.
Bert
2023-03-03
7/10
In the heart of Edinburgh and near restaurants and bars. Situated in a shopping area.
Charlotte
2023-02-26
9/10
Brand-new room with nice views of overgrown and rundown garden.
Nicola
2023-02-24
5/10
The room was neat with great facilities and my experience was great. The staff was understanding and welcoming, offered excellent services.
The breakfast definitely should be included.
Bob
2023-02-19
6/10
Perfect hotel rooms with lovely bathroom. Bonus point for an electric kettle, television and a hairdryer. Central location to most places. Just off the centre and Edinburgh.
Not very helpful staff!
William
2023-02-06
9/10
Fresh food, very good service and pleasant view of overgrown and rundown garden. What an efficient and attentive staff! Airy room, comfortable beds, spotless bathroom. Nice interior design. In a fab location near restaurants and bars. Enjoyable stay in very nice area. A high-class and quirky hotel, my first choice in Edinburgh.
Jimmy
2023-01-31
9/10
The venue was quirky, I loved the stay and the location was stunning right by Scotland, the Albany and the Playhouse. It was great value with a beautiful décor.
John
2023-01-26
6/10
Clean property. Attractive rooms, welcoming and courteous team at the reception desk. Very central location near everything. And close to the main shopping street, a quaint local pub and restaurant and Edinburgh. The hotel of choice in Edinburgh.
No reception at all.
Robert
2022-12-10
9/10
The hotel was in a very central location close to the station.
John
2022-12-05
9/10
Fairly clean and the staff was welcoming and efficient. We loved the breakfast with pastries and croissants. Romantic and impressive rooms with breakfast before hand, a large bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, felt like home.
Rachel
2022-11-10
9/10
My suite was available with an electric kettle, television and a hairdryer.
Robert
2022-11-09
8/10
The staff are efficient and welcoming, everyone. The location is perfect and brilliant, 1 km from Co-op Food.
Gerald
2022-11-07
8/10
Spotless bathroom in the huge and fabulous room. An electric kettle, a TV and a hairdryer — very useful. Great area, very central location just next door to Edinburgh, Princes Street, New Town.
Norman
2022-11-04
8/10
Huge room with a very comfy bed and lovely bathroom plus walk-in wardrobe as advertised. Plenty of goodies for breakfast. Easy to get to, unbeatable and brilliant location close to the playhouse and Edinburgh.
Frank
2022-11-03
8/10
The location is incredible and brilliant in New Town area of Edinburgh. The rooms are huge and cheap, provided with with nice view, the bedroom and a lovely double bed.
Sid
2022-11-01
9/10
Everything was great, had a quite comfortable stay on a business trip. The folks working here were courteous.
George
2022-10-10
8/10
The rooms with shower, bathrobes, as example. Freshly made food for breakfast.
Jake
2022-09-15
5/10
Welcoming team, they made me feel welcome.
There was no elevator.
Colin
2022-08-23
8/10
Actually everything was good, my next choice again in Edinburgh. Really enjoyed the place, it was quiet and worked for me. I had pastries and croissants in the morning. The room I booked was huge and bright with a bathtub and a very comfy bed. Efficient and amicable personnel at the reception desk and kept the hotel fairly clean.
Vincent
2022-08-13
9/10
Overall the room was stylish with lovely bathroom, breakfast before hand plus walk-in wardrobe. The staff was pleasant, polite, and responded promptly to requests.
Alan
2022-08-12
9/10
The accommodation had a very central location close to the centre. All the staff were attentive and efficient giving some tips about the city. My room with a large bathroom and a very comfy bed plus a bathtub was attractive, had good night's sleep.
Edgar
2022-07-13
9/10
It had very central location close to a restored theatre.
Sadly, there was no lift.
Leo
2022-06-24
8/10
The restaurant was terrific for breakfast here, I had excellent dishes.
Stewart
2022-05-08
8/10
I liked that it was clean and gorgeous, the staff were courteous and rooms were cheap. The location was magnificent and fab, close to a tram station. There was a good restaurant, a shopping street and a main shopping street next door.
J.
2022-05-03
8/10
Liked our stay, had fantastic 1 day overall. Everything was very good, high-class and romantic room with a bathtub. The location was reasonable, not very far from Co-op Food.
Nina
2022-02-06
7/10
This is a quirky and clean property with very good location and rooms. It is set in a new area, close to a cinema and a theatre.
Harold
2021-11-13
8/10
A nice restaurant in the hotel.
Jon
2021-11-09
7/10
We had a very nice time. Good food served, like pastries, croissants, bread, eggs and cheese. The staff were accommodating and immensely pleasant in case of questions😀
Harry
2021-10-22
7/10
Immaculate, impeccable room with a very comfy bed, a large bathroom, a bathtub. The Irish bar was fantastic and the drinks were delicious.
Phil
2021-10-13
9/10
All was spotless, I loved perfect location and staff. And it was huge with a contemporary interior. Homey place to stay while in Edinburgh.
Michael
2021-10-06
8/10
Spotless hotel, loved to be not far from the center, central Edinburgh and main sights thanks to historic location. We had suite with a bathtub, a very comfy bed, as example. The staff - incredibly attentive & were happy to help. Food provided for breakfast was excellent.
Francis
2021-09-11
9/10
The facilities were spotless and the staff extremely polite.
The breakfast was great, exemplary service, responsive staff.
Isaac
2021-07-28
8/10
My stay here was really good. Prime location, well-stocked breakfast, kind staff, plus strong wi-fi. Marvelous hotel, had a really friendly service.
Edmund
2021-07-13
9/10
I have stayed here previously, it's still a lovely little hotel. The room was clean and I loved the central location. The room was extremely large and there was free Wi-Fi. In the restaurant they served local cuisine dishes.
Norman
2021-07-11
8/10
Breakfast was delicious and the room was light. Everyone from the staff was skilled! Easy location, minutes from sherlock holmes statue. The beach nearby was fantastic and the view was epic.
Christine
2021-06-14
9/10
Our stay was excellent and we would stay here again. The hotel was clean & the staff were CHARMING, the bed was very comfy. Room was warm when upgraded.
Irene
2021-06-02
8/10
Super buper location, dedicated staff and fine breakfast. My twin room was cosy, impressive. True 4-star experience, decent service. Moreover, parking was on-site. Loved the local area. 15 Km from the airport.
Mitch
2021-06-01
7/10
All fairly clean, fabulous staff and location. I stayed in the room that was painted and available with a bathtub, a comfortable bed and high ceilings.
William
2021-03-27
8/10
Pretty clean, wonderfully comfortable bed, pretty decent location. Bkfast staff obliging & were eager to help. Continental breakfast, nice hot! Efficient service everywhere too. We stayed 2 nights and it was an extra special fit.
Maurice
2020-10-02
8/10
We appreciated our stay here. The room was big and location was marvellous. Stopped by Artisan Roast to get some coffee and treats, it's so close to the venue, recommend.
Bob
2020-09-11
9/10
Our favourite hotel in Edinburgh, staff was HELPFUL. Everything was just good. Their receptionist rocks! Room was tasteful and elegant, with a lot of attention to detail.
John
2020-01-05
8/10
Within walking distance to the restaurant The Basement. The hotel had a magnificent location in Edinburgh;)))
Alan
2019-12-06
9/10
Favourable location, fair prices. It was a bonus for us to stay within 5 minutes’ walk from edinburgh castle.
