Ballantrae Hotel
8 York Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom
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8 York Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.95 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.40 mi
- Perth - 34.09 mi
- Dundee Airport - 34.90 mi
Museums
- National Portrait Gallery - 49 f
- Kingfisher Gallery - 628 f
- Mounted Gallery - 704 f
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 730 f
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.21 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.22 mi
- Edinburgh Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Scottish Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Hanover Fine Arts - 0.24 mi
- Torrance Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Bellevue Gallery - 0.28 mi
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.36 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.36 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.37 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.39 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.39 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.41 mi
- Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh - 0.41 mi
- DOM - 0.43 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.44 mi
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Tommy (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Good breakfast. Nice location in that it was close to the train station, dining, shopping, etc. but still quiet at night.
We arrived early and needed to drop off our luggage. The lady at the front desk was on the phone (sounded like some kind of tech support) and barely acknowledged us. We waited at least 15 minutes literally standing three feet from her waiting to ask her about the luggage drop off. She should have called someone else to assist us or put the caller on hold. The rest of the staff was friendly and attentive during our stay.
Kaye (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Room was clean, comfortable and nicely appointed. Staff are EXCEPTIONAL—they offered to move us to a room on a lower floor because the number of stairs was difficult for me. Reception and breakfast staff were friendly, kind, and very helpful.
I was unprepared for a climb of 4 flights to a very small room on uppermost floor. The staff moved us lower after first night.
Ashley (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel with very friendly employees. Location was great as well.
Mofareh (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
Noel (Couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location n staff
Noise from the birds
Jenny (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Friendly and accommodating people.
We had a great stay. The room was spacious, very clean and new. I would like to highlight especially people at the reception and housekeeping were very nice.
There was an issue with the internet connection at the time our stay however rhey offer alternative option which was good.
Sonya (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location in Old Town. I like the architecture here. Real Edinburgh.
Madelyn (Couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Good location that's about all.
Judy (Couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Had to book at the last minute. Convenient location in new town area and great restaurants close by. Also easy access to explore Leith as well as more centrally located sites in Edinburgh.
Nothing
Randi (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Close to shops and restaurants and public transportation.
No place to put luggage except floor.
Serena (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was very comfortable and beautiful, with close proximity to everything. We were delighted when the staff offered to hold our bags before our room was ready and again after check out so we could have more time to enjoy the city unencumbered by our luggage.
We would like the option for a mini fridge to keep our food and drinks.
Nadia (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The position near the old town
The cleanliness of the hotel
The staff kindness
No lift in the hotel, stairs hard to climb and no handrail at the last part of the stairs when climbing from floor 1-
No refrigerator in the room
Minimal toiletries.
This hotel is classed 4 stars and as standars should have all the facilities of a 4 stars hotel.
The breakfast is very expensive and is requested to pay for every coffe, never had a continental breakfast where i had to pay for the coffe. The choice is very limited and arriving at 9 am there was hardly what to eat.
Eman (Group Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The spacious room
Nothing
Sue (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great Location, large, very comfortable room. Lots of stairs to get there but worth it.
Inconsistent housekeeping standards for supplied amenities. I had to either go to main building or seek out the service person to get coffee, water. Not a big deal but an inconvenience and confusing.
Renay (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room was comfortable and clean and a good size. The bathroom was clean. The staff was very nice. We enjoyed the breakfast choices. The location just outside of Old Town was great. I think it's much quieter, and it was easier to visit the waterfront yacht from there via the tram.
Could use a safety handle in the bathtub for getting in and out. Very slippery. Do not understand how to use the towel heater, as we don't have those in America. Perhaps some instructions somewhere? But these were very small problems. Just curiosities.
Alper A. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location:
It was just a 6-7 minutes walk from the Waverley station. Tram, bus and long distance trains are easily accessible.
Staff:
Very friendly, polite and helpful. They even gave the room before the official check-in time.
Room:
It was like a roof top penthouse suite but resembling an old town house. The view was absolutely stunning, you see all the landmarks of Edinburgh. Furniture and facilities were very neat and clean. Bathroom waz equipped with first class bath tub. Bed was comfortable and had enough size for couples. There is even equipment for ironing.
There is no elevator:
But it is to be expected, because it is a well-preserved old building.
Prevision of 100 pounds at check-in:
Altough they release it immediately after check-out, it would be a "better" way not to do so. I would have given 10/10, but had to crop one point because of this operation. Anyway, it is not a big problem :)
ELIZABETH (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
everything
nothing
LAURO (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Near the train station, close to the best attractions and in front of a tram stop that leads you to the airport.
ELIZABETH (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Just so convenient to everything. Staff really accommodating and helpful.
Nothing!
Hector (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful!!!
Everything perfect
Thank you for your information!
Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.95 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.40 mi
- Perth - 34.09 mi
- Dundee Airport - 34.90 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 49 f
- Kingfisher Gallery - 628 f
- Mounted Gallery - 704 f
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 730 f
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.21 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.22 mi
- Edinburgh Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Scottish Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Hanover Fine Arts - 0.24 mi
- Torrance Gallery - 0.26 mi
- Bellevue Gallery - 0.28 mi
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.36 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.36 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.37 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.39 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.39 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.41 mi
- Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh - 0.41 mi
- DOM - 0.43 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.44 mi
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 0.32 mi
- General Register House - 0.23 mi
- Mansfield Place Church - 0.34 mi
- Lady Stairs House - 0.44 mi
- St. Giles Cathedral - 0.45 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 0.24 mi
- Sherlock Holmes Statue - 0.26 mi
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.39 mi
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.44 mi
- National Monument - 0.45 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.46 mi
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.30 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.36 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.34 mi
- Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.43 mi
- Multrees Walk - 452 f
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 993 f
- ScotlandsPeople Centre - 0.21 mi
- New Town Conservation Centre - 0.23 mi
- Waterloo Place - 0.26 mi
- Omni Centre - 0.29 mi
- Dance Base - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.36 mi
- Edinburgh Experience - 0.36 mi
- Gladstone's Land - 0.44 mi
- Canongate Ballet - 0.45 mi
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.45 mi
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Ballantrae Hotel
8 York Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom