"Hotel was quirky and clean and great location, there's a bus stop right outside. safe car park"
"Fantastic location, walk to restaurants and parking was good"
Offering a picnic area and a garden, and views of the park, Braid Hills Hotel Edinburgh is located about a 10-minute drive from National Museum of Scotland. This hotel also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, adjacent to an international restaurant, golf courses, and a park. Hermitage of Braid is merely 5 minutes on foot from the 3-star hotel, while Edinburgh Castle is 10 minutes away by car. This property is located in the Morningside district, near a valley and ski slopes. The Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" is a 10-minute ride from Braid Hills Hotel. Due to a location near a bus stop, the accommodation gives quick access to other parts of Edinburgh.
There are 67 premium rooms at this property, some of them have a carpeted floor, and modern facilities such as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. For more comfort a hair dryer and bath sheets along with a separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The Braid Hills offers a hearty buffet breakfast served in the restaurant. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the Scottish à la carte restaurant with a spacious terrace. You can enjoy afternoon tea and scones at the lounge bar. The bakery KaLa's CaKes & Blossom Box is merely 8 minutes' stroll away.
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Frequently asked questions
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How far is Braid Hills Hotel from the city centre?
Braid Hills Hotel is situated in the Morningside district in the heart of Edinburgh.
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What is the distance from the airport to the 3-star Braid Hills Hotel?
Edinburgh airport is set within 20 km of the 3-star Braid Hills Hotel.
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Does Braid Hills Hotel provide parking facilities?
Yes, guests of Braid Hills Hotel can park their cars on site.
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Where can I have lunch or dinner not far from the Edinburgh hotel?
Guests can have lunch or dinner at the café Leaf & Bean featuring British dishes within 300 metres of the Edinburgh hotel or dine at Pie Not? Bistro serving Scottish dishes within a 7-minute walk from the property.
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What is the check-in time in Braid Hills Hotel?
The earliest time you may check in at Braid Hills Hotel is from 15:00.
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What is the check-out time in Braid Hills Hotel?
The latest time you may check-out from Braid Hills Hotel is 11:00.
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What is the price of staying at Braid Hills Hotel?
The minimum price for a room in Braid Hills Hotel is £85.
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Which payment methods are allowed in the hotel?
The hotel can accept the following payment methods:
Mastercard
Visa
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What types of rooms does Braid Hills Hotel offer?
Braid Hills Hotel offers such room types as Queen Room, Twin Room and Family Room.
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Which facilities are featured in the rooms of Braid Hills Hotel?
Every suite at Braid Hills Hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathrooms along with free toiletries and bath sheets.
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Are there any business facilities in the Edinburgh hotel?
The Edinburgh hotel features such business facilities as a xerox and a work desk.
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Facilities
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Wi-Fi
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Sports & entertainments
Golf course
Services
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Eating places
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Board games
Children's menu
Leisure facilities
Sun terrace
Garden area
Room features
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
Comiston Cistern
800 m
Midlothian Ski Centre
300 m
Ice House
800 m
Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course
600 m
Open Air Theatre
200 m
Edinburgh Castle
3.6 km
Hanging Stanes
700 m
Airports
Edinburgh
18 km
Train stations
Edinburgh Waverley station
4.2 km
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There are 67 premium rooms at this property, some of them have a carpeted floor, and modern facilities such as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. For more comfort a hair dryer and bath sheets along with a separate toilet and a shower are provided.
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Johnny
2023-12-03
7/10
The staff was incredible and pleasant. The service was all in all excellent.
The staff was not so helpful.
Michael
2023-11-22
8/10
The triple room didn't seem appealing on photos but it was nicely refurbished with huge bed.
David
2023-10-05
7/10
Comfortable quiet and top-class rooms with splendid views on the castle and surroundings. Very good facilities in general, exceptionally nice location stunning on the banks of the river.
John
2023-09-26
9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed the full Scottish breakfast, it was savoury with varied hot and vegetarians or vegan. The location was central, near restaurant and dinner, other interesting areas and perfect for travelling from Glasgow.
Gordon
2023-09-20
9/10
We thoroughly enjoyed savoury breakfast. The location next to a bus stop was absolutely perfect. Moreover, the area was lovely.
Sue
2023-09-20
7/10
The positives include particularly good location and parking on-site. The rooms are reasonably large and recently decorated and generally offer a lounge and a kettle.
Joanna
2023-09-17
8/10
Everything was great, however we stayed for 2 nights only. The breakfast was vegan at £14, and reasonably priced. It was in a suburban location, in a good area.
Tony
2023-09-09
7/10
The continental breakfast was savoury with made-to-order options. The setting was perfect here and the staff were very friendly efficient people especially the receptionist. It was also just off the next bus stop and excellent restaurants.
Lee
2023-09-02
8/10
The venue was in a central location not far from frequent buses as well as the bridge. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed great connection to Wild West Cowboy Street, it’s 1 km away.
Nicholas
2023-08-30
7/10
Marvellous and beautiful location, Edinburgh airport was 20 km away. Our room was spotlessly clean and cheap and complete with all the facilities, great bathroom, for instance.
George
2023-08-21
7/10
Stylish room and big bathroom, enjoyable breakfast. Amazing, incredible location on the hills. Based next to common areas, town center and the zoo and O2 Academy.
Dan
2023-08-13
8/10
I booked spotless room with pleasant view.
Joseph
2023-08-09
7/10
The room was newly decorated and generous-sized, had en suite bathroom. The breakfast was vegan and enjoyable and offered variety of brilliant food. The location was absolutely perfect and lovely close to bus lines for easy access downtown, next to a bus station.
Ethel
2023-07-26
9/10
Easy location in a decent location to get to town centre. Really big bed in double room with a TV, a lounge area, and a kettle.
Joel
2023-07-21
8/10
Its location approx 10-15 minutes' walk from a long-running 18-hole golf course was marvellous and beautiful.
Brian
2023-06-28
8/10
Nicely presented and well-appointed place all in all, has experienced staff especially the receptionist. The location is central. Morningside district certainly deserves to be visited.
Richard
2023-06-03
8/10
The property was nicely appointed with well experienced and thoughtful staff especially the receptionist, I liked the stay. It was in a magnificent location, next to a bus stop.
Roger
2023-06-02
8/10
Full Scottish breakfast with vegan selection. Excellent and perfect location next to the bus stop that goes to the city and easy access to the Christmas market and a market.
Ronald
2023-05-28
9/10
They provide a full Scottish breakfast with a wide range of options.
Thomas
2023-05-13
7/10
Really big beds & nicely decorated rooms. Gluten free breakfast with made-to-order options and perfect location.
William
2023-05-07
9/10
Well-appointed and nicely decorated room, a shower and a tub in the room. Savoury and warm breakfasts with varied hot and pleasant views and porridge.
Catherine
2023-04-27
9/10
The staff was incredible and pleasant with excellent services. The location was great for my stay, 400 metres from Open Air Theatre. Moreover, it was right by nice coffee places.
Cameron
2023-04-09
8/10
Pretty friendly staff especially the receptionist and the room was large and recently decorated. It was a residential area in front of a bus station.
Natalie
2023-04-08
6/10
Make sure you stay in the triple room with a good view over the hills. The atmosphere of the hotel is family. Its location is stunning, next to Midlothian Ski Centre.
Views are not so great.
Harry
2023-04-04
9/10
Staff is caring and well-mannered and you can park your car on-site. Perfect and exceptionally nice setting, it's not far from the best areas in Edinburgh.
Sarah
2023-03-30
8/10
Magnificent and perfect location, very pleasant area. Unique rooms with excellent shower facilities, knowledgeable and thoughtful staff.
James
2023-03-17
9/10
The room was airy and the location was fab and decent.
Robert
2023-03-13
9/10
Top quality and spotlessly clean place, well experienced and thoughtful staff especially the receptionist. Easy parking and savoury breakfast with made-to-order options.
Harold
2023-03-10
9/10
Double room was comfortable quiet and top quality. The breakfast was vegan and savoury exactly as I hoped, with beans and varied hot, for example.
James
2023-03-10
9/10
Sincerely, it was a really good stay during our visit. The staff were respectful and the wake up calls and ironing were free of charge.
Kenny
2023-02-09
8/10
Its location was handy and the staff were hospitable people especially the receptionist.
Freddie
2023-02-01
8/10
The hotel provides an excellent service. The location is magnificent and brilliant, 5 minutes' walk to a long - running 18 - hole golf course.
Matt
2023-01-25
8/10
By and large, it was relaxing and peaceful place with caring staff especially the receptionist.
Timothy
2023-01-25
7/10
I booked double room, enjoyed it, and spent 1 day in it. Every member of the staff was thoughtful. The location was perfect and easy, for example, a long-running 18-hole golf course was just a pleasant stroll away from the hotel.
Jane
2023-01-07
8/10
Attentive staff, airy double room. Huge bathrooms with a bathtub. Awesome location with spectacular views. Very good service.
Paul
2022-12-17
9/10
It's a nicely decorated property in Edinburgh, great value for money. The staff is well experienced, makes sure that the place is clean. The double room is practical, we also enjoyed superb views. They have lots of meals to choose from, the food is fabulous. It offers very good services and has a varied and enjoyable breakfast choices.
Arthur
2022-12-14
8/10
We stayed 3 nights and loved the incredible and decent location. Our double room was decorated in the comfortable design. The staff was attentive and caring, and the service was very good.
John
2022-12-12
9/10
Generally, the place was quirky and had competent and well-mannered staff especially the receptionist. The location was stunning, and the rich breakfast was offered.
Lisa
2022-11-24
9/10
Impeccably clean and appealing place, has fantastic views over Braid Valley park. The location is prime and handy and the food is brilliant. You'll need 5 minutes to walk to The Waiting Room with nice drinks.
William
2022-11-22
8/10
The view from our double room was superb. Decent and best staff, offered us wake up calls and ironing. Its location was peaceful and fab, near to Edinburgh, taxi stop, and the city center.
Bruce
2022-11-20
8/10
Stylish place with attentive and caring staff in all areas, liked it. Incredible and prime location - an easy walk to everywhere we needed. This hotel was great value for money as opposed to other options.
Michael
2022-11-04
9/10
Attentive and caring staff in all areas, and top quality room with a toothbrush and pleasant views plus the bar. Easy check in and late check out.
Even though the breakfast itself was gluten free, it certainly could be included.
Murray
2022-10-30
8/10
The location was magnificent, within a close distance from Braidburn Valley Park. Moreover, it's close enough to the restaurant, bus stop and the centre. I was surprised by the beautiful park view.
Jenny
2022-10-29
9/10
Marvellous breakfasts at £14. Neat and airy room with great view, modern furniture, nice linen as expected.
Anna
2022-10-02
7/10
This accommodation was gorgeous and immaculately clean, it had excellent staff and location.
Ben
2022-09-24
8/10
Incredible location in the great area, near taxi or uber and city center and restaurant. Huge room with spotless bathroom.
Jimmy
2022-08-21
9/10
It had central location close to Greenbank Parish Church. The room was cheap and huge with the TV, views to the castle, for example, great value for money.
J.
2022-08-15
9/10
It was in a magnificent location with Braidburn Valley Park nearby. The staff was attentive and caring, kept everything impeccably clean and very comfortable.
Martin
2022-08-10
9/10
Varied and savoury breakfast with eggs and a bacon, as for instance, reasonably priced. Unbeatable and incredible location, 5 minutes' walk to Mortonhall Golf Club. Pleasant overnight stay in very comfortable area.
Bert
2022-07-08
8/10
Famous and reasonably clean place with attentive and caring staff in all areas.
Jacob
2022-07-07
9/10
The location was stunning and unique - within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go. Moreover, Mortonhall Golf Club was 15 minutes' walk away. The service was very good, no complaints. Wake up calls and ironing where provided for free.
Archibald
2022-06-22
8/10
Pleasant and clean place with an excellent reception. The staff were kind, informative, I loved them all.
Adam
2022-06-17
7/10
We loved the hotel and Edinburgh, had 3 sunny days there. Our a double room included central heating, flat-screen television and a writing desk. Large bathroom and a bath with good sewerage.
Bernard
2022-06-13
9/10
Our stay here was excellent, comfortable base for exploring Edinburgh. The restaurant here was nice for dinner, we both ordered hot dishes. The staff was pleasant and exceptional, liked this place.
Harry
2022-06-12
9/10
Excellent value and charming old venue, great value for money. Very good service, contemporary double room with castle view as well as TV. Wonderful breakfast with lots of fabulous food.
Its breakfast should be included.
Bob
2022-06-11
8/10
Well-appointed place for a visit to Edinburgh, it has perfect location down the hill and very good services.
Colin
2022-05-29
8/10
Excellent food, good service and pleasant view of the surrounding hills. Rooms with a comfortable decor;)))
Stephen
2022-04-20
8/10
Everything was perfect, so were great views of the surrounding hills. The room was neat with comfortable beds. The restaurant was good for dinner. To be honest I appreciated how attentive the staff is, I would stay here again.
Matthew
2022-04-04
8/10
The room was contemporary and well-organised, plus the bed was comfy. The airport was a 23-minute drive from the property. The nicest place to stay when travelling to Edinburgh.
Edward
2022-03-19
8/10
The venue is luxurious, with outstanding food and unbeatable location down to the local council. Warm room and excellent communication with the staff.
Stephen
2022-02-17
8/10
It's peaceful place to stay 4 km away from a public research university.
Paul
2022-01-01
8/10
I appreciated staff and location, as well as every other detail. The room was great value.
William
2021-12-27
8/10
The view was absolutely gorgeous and the breakfast was plentiful.
Jimmy
2021-11-16
9/10
The stuff where ready to help, the location was spectacular. Rooms with a nice view were compact. Pool was great and there was a fabulous restaurant on site.
William
2021-10-11
8/10
I appreciated the place thanks to staff and location.
Phyllis
2021-10-04
8/10
Functional building, strategic location.
Harry
2021-09-12
9/10
I really enjoyed staff and rooms. Tapas, burgers and crisps were served in the beach bar. The pool area was very clean too. Plus their wifi was stable. Walk from a bus station, nice excellent area.
Hal
2021-09-06
9/10
I loved the fact that I chose this good looking hotel. The staff was polite, as for 3-stars property. The continental breakfast was superb, room was quite clean: D
Elsie
2021-09-02
9/10
It was a decent stay, the best I had before. The breakfast was gorgeous, plus the location was handy. Clean and brand-new hotel in Morningside district. Really close to Edinburgh, the city centre and morningside.
James
2021-08-04
8/10
Exceptionally nice breakfast, good staff, good beds. Elegant unit with a convenient decor. Superior hotel in a very central location. Friendly check in and first-rate service.
Deborah
2021-07-14
8/10
Room was very long and exquisite, the place itself was newly remodeled. The service was marvellous, the staff were happy to help. Having different cool drinks in the lounge bar was a very nice touch.
John
2021-06-18
7/10
Beautiful location with friendly service and brilliant staff. Room had a spacious bathroom that we liked. The quick check-in process too. Could use their free parking. A relaxing hotel, we had the BEST stay.
Iain
2021-05-21
9/10
The hotel was well worth a visit and spotless everywhere. The staff did all they can for a very nice stay.
George
2021-05-12
8/10
liked almost every detail, including service and staff, they were second to none.
Gertrude
2021-05-03
7/10
The reception was welcoming and exceptionally clean. So good food in the casual restaurant was the best part. I had well organized room with the tv on the far wall. Had bottled drinks in the lounge bar. I could park the car onsite...
Bobby
2020-11-17
9/10
Breakfast was great and the staff were exceptional. Visited their restaurant 1886 couple of times.
Julie
2020-08-14
8/10
We really loved our stay in Best Western Braid Hills. Plenty of extra supplies: a work desk, coffee and tea making equipment, and a clothes rack. Morningside district was worth exploring. A special mention to the housekeeping staff.
John
2020-08-04
8/10
We loved everything. Very good breakfast and HELPFUL staff - it was excellent value for money. We ordered lunch at New Xi'an, located extremely close to the venue.
James
2020-02-18
8/10
plenty of restaurants to eat close by, like the hermitage bar that was only 15 minutes' walk away. we appreciated the breakfast and staff and fantastic prices. 25 minutes by car from the airport.
Stefan
2019-12-23
8/10
For dinner we chose Pie Not? Bistro, that was 400 metres from the hotel. We loved location and breakfast, this venue had everything we need. Hotel was near such places as greyfriars kirkyard. Our stay was excellant value for money...
