Braid Hills Hotel
134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH10 6JD, United Kingdom
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134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH10 6JD, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Garden
- Golf Course
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- On-site parking
- 24-hour security
- Accessible parking
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Off-Site parking
- Restaurant(s)
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Wine/champagne
- Outdoor furniture
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Contactless check-in/out
- Electronic room key
- balcony/terrace
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining
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- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.59 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 34.16 mi
- Perth - 36.59 mi
Museums
- Royal Observatory - 1.05 mi
- Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 2.03 mi
- Scottish Museums Council - 2.05 mi
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil - 2.06 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 2.24 mi
- Portfolio Gallery - 2.24 mi
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Sanjena (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Free parking
Booked this bc I needed one cheap night at the end of my trip, knew it’d be kinda crappy based on reviews, and it was. As others have said, it’s as though they’ve been told not to help with luggage. I’m young and strong so it was fine but I saw some older people struggling and helped them myself. Bed was pretty crappy. Room not cleaned: stained duvet, trash in the bathroom.
Virginia (Family with young children)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The owner and staff were amazing! So friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home!
William (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Charming hotel with a convenient bus connection into town.
We had a bit of an outdated room. Forget the shower.
Maryann (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very historic and scenic
A lot of steps but totally worth it
Dana (Group Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Comfortable beds, accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, most excellent view of Edinburgh from room 308.
No air conditioning (which was fine), but the staff had the heat on. It was intolerably stuffy and warm in the rooms (esp after dragging all our luggage up to the third floor). There is no elevator / lift, could be a challenge for anyone disabled. They did provide a fan which was a great help. Bathroom was very cramped.
Enrique (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
It was close to a nice area of our trip.
It just was not there, you know.
Alison (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Fabulous views from the hotel.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Although hotel is old, the room was comfortable and had been updated.
Bus stop very close to hotel which was handy.
I had room only arrangement but had dinner one evening which was delicious!
Noise from room next door possibly because of an interconnecting door. Traffic noise from the road. Luckily I wore earplugs so slept well.
Zainab D. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Hotel adhered to request for ground floor room (as no elevators and generally no help is offered with bags).
I booked this property for my parents who were coming to visit me in Edinburgh and this is their review:
Our check-in experience was smooth and straightforward. However, I was disappointed with a later interaction with the reception staff.
When I approached the desk a second time to ask if any insect repellent was available (after a moth entered our room, likely due to briefly opening the window to cool the room, which had no fly screens), I was first asked—quite rudely—to wait while the receptionist continued working on something behind the counter, without any acknowledgement or courtesy.
When I was finally attended to, instead of offering assistance, I was told dismissively that “in the UK we don’t have insects.” The tone and manner of this remark felt inappropriate and carried an uncomfortable undertone that came across as dismissive toward people from outside the UK.
This interaction felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. I hope the hotel takes this feedback seriously, both in terms of staff training on respectful communication and in addressing practical issues like the lack of fly screens in rooms.
Irma (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location. Good breakfast. OK rooms
The outlets didnt worked, while in other hotels did.
Catherine (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Exterior and views were fine, I think the surrounding area would have been nice to explore if others in my group had been more interested in local culture than getting back to the tourist hell of the downtown area!
Their vacuum cleaners seem to be in need of repair or replacement. Dirty carpets throughout, mattress pads too small to properly cover beds, in the first room we were assigned there was dog hair COMPLETELY covering the mattress itself, under the pad, Hairs all over the pillows underneath pillowcases. Beds extremely.beaten down and uncomfortable. Pillows old, flat, need replaced or added to. Not a place I would recommend or ever stay again.
frida (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It was clean and the breakfast was delicious. The location was a little ways out of town, but there was easy access to public transportation to get where you need. The view was great, a view over outskirts of the city. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
The amount of stairs was a bit of a knock out, but it was great preparation for the city!
Katherine (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room and hotel were gorgeous. It was only a 15 minute taxi drive to the center of Edinburgh.
My experience was great!
Glen (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great breakfast. Dinner was good too. The staff was generally responsive.
Some staff struggled to understand English. Our room's heater didn't work so they gave us an electric space heater. We noticed several adjacent rooms also had the space heaters. The location is just okay - it's a healthy walk to shopping or restaurants, or a bus ride.
Liv (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Friendly staff at the front desk, serviceminded and helpful. Overall impression of the hotel was good.
The breakfast was a disappointment. Our first morning there was no fresh fruit for example.
The staff at breakfast was eager to tidy the restaurant all though it was 15 minutes left of the opening hours. They did not make us feel welcome, but rushed us to finish and get out of their way.
Timothy (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was excellent, thank you for having gluten free bread and being able to answer what was coeliac safe.
Chris (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Lovely staff, warm welcome, nice atmosphere clean room, comfortable beds nice bathroom, nice view and a quiet night's sleep.Great location for us as close to family in Morningside.
Good value . We will definitely be returning as this offered everything we need when visiting family.
We liked most aspects of this hotel. The decor is a bit tired in places , but that's not enough to put us off returning.
Claire (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The staff was friendly
The pull out bed was horrendous and extremely uncomfortable. The carpets were filthy and the wallpaper was peeling. The room was not even vacuumed as there was false eyelashes on the floor
Marescalchi (Couple)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The room and breakfast
David (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
For the price, good value and some staff very helpful. Confortable room.
This used to be one of Edinburgh's premier hotels but you get the feeling that the existing operators are reluctant to invest. Sadly it comes across as being tired and in need of upgrading. Some staff were excellent but the place seems understaffed and thus under pressure.
Anne (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The friendliness of staff
The room
The location
The breakfast time a little early if you're on holiday
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.59 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 34.16 mi
- Perth - 36.59 mi
- Midlothian Ski Centre - 947 f
- Royal Observatory - 1.05 mi
- Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 2.03 mi
- Scottish Museums Council - 2.05 mi
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil - 2.06 mi
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 2.24 mi
- Portfolio Gallery - 2.24 mi
- Slateford Train Station - 1.39 mi
- Kingsknowe Train Station - 2.01 mi
- Haymarket Train Station - 2.01 mi
- Royal Commonwealth Pool - 2.15 mi
- Braid Hills Golf Club - 0.25 mi
- Braid Hills Golf Club - 0.25 mi
- Braids Hill Golf Course - 0.28 mi
- Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course - 0.36 mi
- Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club - 0.46 mi
- Mortonhall Golf Club - 0.50 mi
- Swanston Golf Club - 1.13 mi
- Craigmillar Park Golf Club - 1.29 mi
- Lothianburn Golf Club - 1.65 mi
- Bruntsfield Links - 1.65 mi
- Kingsknowe Golf Club - 1.94 mi
- Prestonfield Golf Club - 2.15 mi
- Napier University - 0.72 mi
- University of Edinburgh - 2.05 mi
- Edinburgh College of Art - 2.12 mi
- Kings Buildings - 1.48 mi
- The Filmhouse - 2.03 mi
- St Marks Unitarian Church - 2.09 mi
- Heart of Midlothian Football Club - 1.62 mi
- EICC - 2.00 mi
- Armstrong's - 2.23 mi
- Kings Theatre - 1.76 mi
- Royal Lyceum Theatre - 2.08 mi
- The Queens Hall - 2.10 mi
- Usher Hall - 2.20 mi
- Surgeons Hall - 2.24 mi
- Queen's Hall - 2.05 mi
- Murrayfield Stadium - 2.10 mi
- Edinburgh Castle - 2.15 mi
- Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers - 2.15 mi
- Greyfriars Kirk - 2.22 mi
- Holyrood Park - 2.23 mi
- Caiy Stane - 0.88 mi
- Gorgie City Farm - 1.62 mi
- The Happy Gang - 1.75 mi
- The Meadows - 1.88 mi
- Kingsknowe - 2.03 mi
- Edinburgh Farmers Market - 2.15 mi
- FountainPark - 2.19 mi
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Braid Hills Hotel
134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH10 6JD, United Kingdom