What makes it 80% Kids-Friendly: Family rooms with sofa bed sleep 2 kids free; indoor pool shallow end, board games and children’s meals keep them busy; Edinburgh Castle 7-min walk; some room types bar children so confirm before booking.
Edinburgh Airport: 13.3 km (26 min drive)
Taxi from here takes about 25 minutes to the hotel.
Edinburgh Waverley Station: 1.7 km (6 min drive)
Hub for ScotRail services across Scotland and to London.
Edinburgh Castle: 400m (5 min walk)
Iconic hilltop fortress with panoramic city views.
Tip: Arrive early to avoid long entrance queues.
National Museum of Scotland: 610m (8 min walk)
Free-entry museum showcasing Scottish history and exhibits.
Tip: Head to the rooftop terrace for a free city panorama.
Greyfriars Bobby Statue: 570m (7 min walk)
Bronze statue of the loyal Skye Terrier near Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Tip: Combine with a stroll through the Grassmarket pubs nearby.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet throughout rooms and public areas.
Indoor heated swimming pool:
Heated indoor pool to unwind after city tours.
Sauna:
Sauna room for guest relaxation.
Fitness centre:
Gym with cardio machines and free weights.
Luggage storage:
Secure luggage storage service at no extra cost.
Business centre:
Business centre with complimentary fax and copying services.
Private parking:
Onsite parking available for an additional charge.
Ironing service:
Ironing service available at an extra fee.
Conference room:
Conference facilities available on request for a fee.
All public areas have step-free access; elevators reach every floor; assistive listening devices are available.

Bjørn-Olav Kverndal
Good location within walking distance of Royal Mile. When we got to our room sheets were not clean. Very low rainfall shower, at 1.88 I had to crouch. On several occations water from shower would overflow to the next room. Bathroom and toilet doors and walls are "oneway" mirrors, so if you leave the lights in the room off, you can see straight through them. Restaurant menu excites noone, hotel re...
Maribel Colon
We stayed there at the end of September. Our first time in Edinburgh and it was fantastic. The hotel was a walking distance to the castle, museums and restaurants. The hotel staff were welcoming, friendly and very professional. Yesica and Magda were awesome at the bar and at breakfast. Kudos to them and the rest of the awesome staff of the Novotel Edinburgh Center!
Mark Bruns
Hotel is well located around 10-15 min from the royal mile. The family room felt quite small and it felt quite warm. Air con was not working at this time of year and even with windows open it was too warm. Breakfast was nice with plenty of options and space and staff was friendly. The pool was nice and not too crowded when we were there.
Janet Suphan
Great location for exploring Edinburgh. Close to all major attractions. The breakfast buffet had plenty of choices. Restaurant staff was attentive. We ate dinner one night in the hotel. Inviting atmosphere in the bar and restaurant and great choices on the dinner menu, Check in/out was easy My room was definitely spacious with great bathroom.
Alex Marshall
Excellent hotel. We stayed in an executive room after a free upgrade which was dreamy. The rooms were clean and bright, though there's some light staining on some of the carpet. Nothing too bad, probably just needs a refresh. Showers were amazing, and the bed was super comfortable. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. It's about a 5/10 min walk to Victoria Street, so about 10/15 to the Roy...
Address: 80 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9DE, UK
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From Edinburgh Airport, take a taxi (approx. 25-min drive) to Novotel Edinburgh Centre; the hotel does not offer airport transfers.
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