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
Fully refurbished in 2025, and based in the heart of Edinburgh city center, the historical New Town Hotel is an elegant Georgian hotel. The shops of Princes Street and George Street are just a few minutes’ walk away. Each room has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The front desk team are available for any queries 24-hours a day. Waverley Rail Station can be reached in about 5 minutes’ walk, and Edinburgh Castle is a 15-minute walk away.

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
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stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
Paper thin walls so noise from other rooms
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Room was spacious, clean, warm and very comfortable. We had everything we needed! Good access to plugs and mirrors, lighting was good. Bathroom was lovely with both a bath and a shower. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty and freshly cooked to order along with continental options. Overall a very pleasant stay. Easy access to bus station, theatre, restaurants and shops. We used the left luggage facility which was very handy.
We were in a downstairs room and one set of steps did not have a hand rail and was not the easiest to navigate but not impossible.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was amazing . The staff was good, especially Thomas
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything!! Perfect location, staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Cameron was so helpful too.
Nothing it’s beautiful.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Welcoming reception. Friendly restaurant staff. Wholesome Scottish breakfast. Well maintained decor. Useful in-room refreshments. Very good en-suite shower room. Very handy for tram and Waverley station being in New Town.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Really good location and very friendly staff
Loved the decor
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean, lovely decor, comfy
No lift. Steep stairs.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
A very comfortable room. Provision of bottled water is much appreciated. Staff are friendly and helpful. I enjoyed breakfast.
The climb to the third floor felt long (especially as the ceilings are so high (the hotel is a fine Georgian house)) -- but was OK.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was ideal - had great facilities Room was excellent - immaculate - loved shower gel and shampoo etc in bathroom Excellent value for money and would definitely use again
Nothing we didn’t like
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
A very comfortable room. Provision of bottled water is much appreciated. Staff are friendly and helpful. I enjoyed breakfast.
The climb to the third floor felt long (especially as the ceilings are so high (the hotel is a fine Georgian house)) -- but was OK.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff were very friendly. Room was decent size and clean. Provision of tea/coffee/water and toiletries.
Nothing to report.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very spacious clean recently renovated room. Hotel in a great location to explore Edinburgh city centre.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Not very clean. They asked for a deposit of 100 pounds when we arrived, without informing us before. We didn’t accept it, since we hadn’t received any notification.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Bed, bathroom, TV, basically everything
No lift
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Comfortable hotel with amazing facilities. Lovely bar and very friendly staff
Our bathroom door locked from the inside while we were away from the room, unsure how but perhaps new handles may be needed
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Comfortable hotel with amazing facilities. Lovely bar and very friendly staff
Our bathroom door locked from the inside while we were away from the room, unsure how but perhaps new handles may be needed
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location was perfect
A fridge in the room would be useful
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Area information

    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

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • 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

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 0.32 mi

    Other attractions

      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • General Register House - 0.23 mi
      • Mansfield Place Church - 0.34 mi
      • Lady Stairs House - 0.44 mi
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.45 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Princes Street Gardens - 0.24 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • 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
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.30 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.31 mi
      • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.36 mi
      Shopping Center Show all on map »
      • Princes Mall - 0.34 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.43 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • 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 Experience - 0.36 mi
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.36 mi
      • Gladstone's Land - 0.44 mi
      • Canongate Ballet - 0.45 mi
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.45 mi

Ballantrae Hotel

8 York Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom