Black Ivy
4 Alvanley Terrace Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH9 1DU, United Kingdom
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4 Alvanley Terrace Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH9 1DU, United Kingdom
Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city center and features a lively bar which overlooks the Bruntsfield Links park. The shopping precinct of St. James Center is only 1.3 miles from the the hotel. Free WiFi and an private bathroom are featured in each room at Black Ivy. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee services are also provided in every room. The property is a 9-minute walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Center, while Usher Hall and The University of Edinburgh can both be reached in a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy the boutique shops and cafes in the vicinity, or explore the historic Edinburgh Castle which is less than a mile away.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Room Service
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 24-hour security
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Off-Site parking
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sun Deck
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • balcony/terrace
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Accessible toilet
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Room service available
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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Black Ivy
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 6.59 mi
  • RAF Leuchars - 32.77 mi
  • Perth - 35.30 mi
  • Dundee Airport - 36.27 mi

Museums

  • Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.64 mi
  • The Scotish Museums Coouncil - 0.76 mi
  • Scottish Museums Council - 0.77 mi
  • National War Museum of Scotland - 0.83 mi
  • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.83 mi
  • Portfolio Gallery - 0.85 mi
  • Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.87 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland - 0.89 mi
  • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.89 mi
  • Royal Museum - 0.89 mi
  • Museum of Scotland - 0.89 mi
  • Writers Museum - 0.94 mi
  • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.97 mi
  • Royal Scottish Academy - 0.98 mi
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stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
staff at night were not interested and had 0 interest in customer service reception was poorly marked. and when i eventually got there the staff were more interested in their conversations then helping us.. why work there if ure not interested in customer service. u might as well deploy a self service systen wen we found our room.by ourselves after some time. it was dirty curtains broken and not private. room doors dont go to the floor so u can here the other guests talking and having fun day staff ok but checkout instructions are not clear booking.com says 11 but its actually 10
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff allowed us to leave our backpacks and then brought it to the room before we came, thank you! Breakfast was absolutely stunning, the best one from all the Scottish breakfasts we have had. Be aware that it is still a la carte breakfast, not an open table. Clean, very good smelling soap and shampoo.
The bar was running till probably 2 or 3am with the guests having fun very loudly - that did not help to have a good sleep. It is not the most central location, like 15-20mins walk but along a beautiful meadow and streets.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Everything pretty and clean in room Restaurant is very good Quality
I can’t say anything bad about black ivy because everything was perfect
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely hotel. Restaurant had a good vibe. Staff were pleasant. Breakfast was excellent.
Evening meal choices were average.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great design, good atmosphere, fantastic location with views over the park.
Late night noise from the bar below
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful venue with the perfect vibe. The staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough for us. The food and drinks list is exceptional. I’d go back here again and again.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Clean
Expensive on street parking
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
the vibe is both lively and comforting the decor is great staff were very considerate
i really cannot think of anything oh, yes. the room heating controls were unfathomable, as a result we overheated
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, breakfast,
Stairs
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great room, nice and big with everything we needed, excellent views.
Boisterous Saturday night crowd, the bar/restaurant is very popular and busy, the crowd were slow to move on after closing time, noisy not badly behaved!
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The room was spacious, modern with a comfy bed and a very good ensuite. The location by the Meadows was lovely as it was outside the main city centre but within easy reach of the centre on foot or by bus. The welcome staff were helpful and made you feel welcome when you arrived. Some good restaurants in easy reach.
Our stay was not good as the room was in the front over the bar and outside seating. There was an extended licence every night for the four nights of our stay so there was constant noise and we did not get to sleep until past one 1am every night. The food was general pub food and we only ate there on the night we arrived. The breakfast was particularly disappointing as it was completely inflexible with no choice of cereals or fruit, only porridge or granola. It was not possible to deviate from the set combination on the menu and on one day in particular, my husband requested a reduced cooked breakfast and it came with everything and he was told he had to have everything even if he didn't want it. Parking was difficult and our car was parked some four streets away where the charge was slightly less. Parking is via an app.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely hotel - great decor, good facilities and friendly staff. The bar/restaurant was a lively place with a real buzz about it. Food was good too. Location was ideal for us - tho it isn’t in the centre of the city.
The shower in room 101 needs attention. This was reported and I’m sure it’ll have been fixed.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Room size, location friendly staff
Could not cool the room Portions at dinner are far too small for the price We sat at the terrace for a drink for 20 minutes and no body came to serve despite hand raising for attention
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Decor - A+ Staff - A+ Food - A+ Room - A+ Location - A+
That we could not stay longer. Seriously.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 6.59 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 32.77 mi
    • Perth - 35.30 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 36.27 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.64 mi
      • The Scotish Museums Coouncil - 0.76 mi
      • Scottish Museums Council - 0.77 mi
      • National War Museum of Scotland - 0.83 mi
      • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.83 mi
      • Portfolio Gallery - 0.85 mi
      • Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.87 mi
      • National Museum of Scotland - 0.89 mi
      • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.89 mi
      • Royal Museum - 0.89 mi
      • Museum of Scotland - 0.89 mi
      • Writers Museum - 0.94 mi
      • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.97 mi
      • Royal Scottish Academy - 0.98 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Haymarket Train Station - 0.88 mi

    Other attractions

      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Bruntsfield Links - 0.25 mi
      • Castlehill Golf - 0.87 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Kings Theatre - 0.35 mi
      • Royal Lyceum Theatre - 0.68 mi
      • Usher Hall - 0.82 mi
      • The Queens Hall - 0.91 mi
      • Edinburgh Festival Theatre - 0.94 mi
      • Surgeons Hall - 0.95 mi
      • Festival Theatre - 0.97 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • The Filmhouse - 0.64 mi
      • St Cuthberts Church - 0.86 mi
      • Parliament House - 0.88 mi
      • Lady Stairs House - 0.96 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • EICC - 0.67 mi
      • Armstrong's - 0.83 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • University of Edinburgh - 0.72 mi
      • Edinburgh College of Art - 0.76 mi
      • Edinburgh University Collection of Musical Instruments - 0.92 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers - 0.76 mi
      • Edinburgh Castle - 0.76 mi
      • George IV Bridge - 0.87 mi
      • Scott Monument - 0.98 mi
      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 1.00 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Greyfriars Kirk - 0.84 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Queen's Hall - 0.92 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Princes Street - Edinburgh - 1.00 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • The Happy Gang - 0.50 mi
      • The Meadows - 0.57 mi
      • Edinburgh Farmers Market - 0.75 mi
      • Magdalen Chapel - 0.87 mi
      • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.87 mi
      • Royal Mile - 0.93 mi
      • Gladstone's Land - 0.96 mi
      • Canongate Ballet - 0.98 mi
      • Gorgie City Farm - 1.00 mi

Black Ivy

4 Alvanley Terrace Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH9 1DU, United Kingdom