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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stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We liked everything, room very good , bar & restaurant service & selection excellent & staff could not do enough for you , fantastic hotel.
Nothing
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Nice decor Comfortable bed
Can be noisy
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great locale, helpful staff
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location worked great for us because it was not right in the center of town but close enough and easy enough to get anywhere. The room was beautiful! We loved the large room with high ceilings and the wonderful view of the park. Everyone was friendly and helpful, the hotel was beautiful and the food and drinks were great.
Noise from the patio is audible in the park facing rooms. Mostly it was fine but Saturday night was loud with a group leaving a party that hung around outside at 1 am making a lot of noise.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Room was small but comfortable. nice restaurant and bar downstairs, serving local and international fare. staff's very kind and attentive. beautiful park right outside. neighbourhood is quiet and seems safe, and only about 20 min walk away from the city centre.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The rooms were fantastic, super cosy and comfy and also huge for the price. We needed to be up and out early in the morning and the staff organised a early cooked breakfast for us on both days which was really kind. Beautiful location next to the park too, we walked into town each day which was lovely. Thanks again for everything!!!
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Near wonderful park and amenities. Large room. Staff helpful when asked.
Not really a four-star hotel, rather, it is some back-end rooms attached to a trendy bar and eatery. Therefore, no public lobby or other rooms; a bar and restaurant do not qualify. Overpriced for what it is. The numerous pictures and other fake-boutique elements are annoying because they are all so cheap and there is no love shown in the concepts or their execution. The stock pictures are attached with front-showing screws, fresh from Ikea. Junky advertisements piled up in bathroom; again, no love.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Fantastic hotel, lovely staff, great location Beautifully furnished
Nothing - all good!
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff are fabulous!
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great hotel. Real gem. Wonderful staff. Great location. Highly recommend. Rooms quiet, even when bar and restaurant hectic.
Reception location and cover
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The room was very spacious, good decor and well kept. Hotel was in a good location.
The room had no refrigerator. TV had poor selection of channels and was dated on terms of the features and no apps.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Friendly staff, good food, although not many options
No telephone to ask for more stuff, but maybe someone available if I had used my phone instead of going down the stairs in person
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room, location, breakfast, staff, atmosphere, decor, all of it.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
1. The best breakfast I've had in my life. Abundance of choice and very delicious. 2. Very friendly and ready-to-help staff. 3. Beautiful rooms and a view at the park.
1. There was no hot water - I mean, the hottest option was really cold. 2. There is a restaurant on the ground floor, and on Saturday, guys who likely celebrated a birthday were shouting under windows until 00:35. I'd expect the administration of the hotel to take care of these situations and/or maybe close the restaurant earlier. Given that we lived on the 1st floor, it was a real disappointment.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Reception was friendly and helpful. We loved the hand-written booklet from staff listing their favourite things in Edinburgh. The room was very clean and facilities all good. The bed was good with a firm mattress. The location is across from a busy park and it's a pleasant 30 min stroll through there into the old town. Or a shorter walk to Bruntsfield Place with plenty of shops and restaurants, and a bus stop to multiple destinations. Very nice restaurant and staff downstairs, where we had some breakfasts and dinners.
The room was a bit squeezy and quite a few stairs to get to our room.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very friendly staff, really cool interior! Great sun spot at the front
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Availability from Sat, Jun 14, 2025 To Tue, Jun 17, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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These spacious rooms have king size beds with individually designed headboard, tea and coffee services, as well as high-speed wifi. all of our rooms have an private bathroom, with complimentary toiletries, and a flat screen, satellite tv.
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$206.51USD
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  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Fan
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wake-up service
  • Wine glasses
  • Wine or champagne
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Suite with Park View
Overlooking the bruntsfield links, the rooms have superking size beds, satellite tvs, and tea and coffee services. high-speed wifi and an private bathroom with complimentary toiletries area also featured. these rooms overlook our lively park view terrace that is open and serving drinks until 1am 7 days a week, and is guaranteed to provide the best night out in edinburgh. booking for the terrace in advance is essential as is very busy every night of the week
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$244.32USD
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$285.12USD
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Average nightly rate $285.12 Total (including tax) $1,026.42
  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Fan
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Park view
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Room with view
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wake-up service
  • Wine glasses
  • Wine or champagne
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Area information

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      • 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
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      • Royal Scottish Academy - 0.98 mi

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Black Ivy

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