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 Ballantrae Hotel

8 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 738 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.5
Good
739 reviews

Excellent location, clean comfortable rooms - bathroom newly refurbed would def stop here again

Janice United Kingdom

Property was comfortable enough. My room was at the top nice views and clean...but the 69 steps to get there every time nearly killed me!! Breakfast was continental and really good. Get there quick because when it’s gone ITS GONE!! So don’t wait till last minute to get your breakfast. Staff helpful and they work hard.

Christobell South Africa

Delicious breakfast, helpful staff and lovely room. It's great that you can leave your luggage for the day after you've checked out. Also, the location is excellent (close to sights, but not too busy/loud).

Andrea United Kingdom

Staff is nice, location is good, and it is very clean with nice bathrooms in the rooms.

Scott United States of America

The staff was friendly and helpful. The price was reasonable. The location was the best part as it was easy to walk everywhere.

Anonymous United States of America

Location was close to attractions and restaurants. Location was safe. Architecture was lovely.

Anonymous United States of America

My wife and I recently stayed at the Ballantrae Hotel. The hotel is very centrally located and just yards from the tram terminus in York Place. Checking in was easy and very efficient. Our room was very spacious, warm and beautifully decorated. The bed was huge and very comfortable. The ensuite shower has got to rank up there with the best! Continental breakfast was filling with plenty of choice. Overall excellent value and The Ballantrae Hotel is certainly a place we would consider staying again.

Donald United Kingdom

Helpful staff. Good location short walk to Princes St. Good value.

Chris United Kingdom

Lush big room, very comfy. Only stayed one night. Breakfast was very nice, good location. Very near to centre and all attractions. The reception staff were very nice, they upgraded our room on arrival as it was bigger than the one we had been allocated at no extra cost

Jill United Kingdom

Absolutely amazing value for money, a wonderful wee hotel that we booked in a spur of the moment the night before, and we were not disappointed! It is spotlessly clean, the room was huge - we were speechless when we opened the door! The freestanding bathtub was a cherry on top of a very nice pie :) The bed was super comfortable, staff were really kind and helpful. I honestly would recommend this quirky, purple little hotel to anyone. Location is absolutely brilliant, and there's a free car park at the back! Thanks for having us, and we will most definitely be back!!!

Helga United Kingdom
7.5
Good
739 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Excellent location, clean comfortable rooms - bathroom newly refurbed would def stop here again”
    Janice Janice United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Property was comfortable enough. My room was at the top nice views and clean...but the 69 steps to get there every time nearly killed me!! Breakfast was continental and really good.”
    Christobell Christobell South Africa South Africa
  • “Delicious breakfast, helpful staff and lovely room. It's great that you can leave your luggage for the day after you've checked out.”
    Andrea Andrea United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff is nice, location is good, and it is very clean with nice bathrooms in the rooms.”
    Scott Scott United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was friendly and helpful. The price was reasonable. The location was the best part as it was easy to walk everywhere.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was close to attractions and restaurants. Location was safe. Architecture was lovely.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “My wife and I recently stayed at the Ballantrae Hotel. The hotel is very centrally located and just yards from the tram terminus in York Place. Checking in was easy and very efficient.”
    Donald Donald United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Helpful staff. Good location short walk to Princes St. Good value.”
    Chris Chris United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lush big room, very comfy. Only stayed one night. Breakfast was very nice, good location. Very near to centre and all attractions.”
    Jill Jill United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Absolutely amazing value for money, a wonderful wee hotel that we booked in a spur of the moment the night before, and we were not disappointed!”
    Helga Helga United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities 7.2
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Comfort7.5
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.8
Low score for Edinburgh

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In the heart of Edinburgh city center, the historical Ballantrae is an elegant Georgian hotel. The shops of Princes Street and George Street are just a few minutes’ walk away.

Each room has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

The front desk team are available for any queries 24-hours a day.

Waverley Rail Station can be reached in about 5 minutes’ walk, and Edinburgh Castle is a 15-minute walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Ballantrae Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 15, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

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Guest reviews

7.5
Good · 739 reviews
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  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities 7.2
    WiFi connection
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Comfort7.5
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.8
Low score for Edinburgh

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Janice
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent location, clean comfortable rooms - bathroom newly refurbed would def stop here again”
  • Christobell
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Property was comfortable enough. My room was at the top nice views and clean...but the 69 steps to get there every time nearly killed me!! Breakfast was continental and really good. Get there quick because when it’s gone ITS GONE!! So don’t wait...”
  • Andrea
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Delicious breakfast, helpful staff and lovely room. It's great that you can leave your luggage for the day after you've checked out. Also, the location is excellent (close to sights, but not too busy/loud).”
  • Scott
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff is nice, location is good, and it is very clean with nice bathrooms in the rooms.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was friendly and helpful. The price was reasonable. The location was the best part as it was easy to walk everywhere.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was close to attractions and restaurants. Location was safe. Architecture was lovely.”
  • Donald
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “My wife and I recently stayed at the Ballantrae Hotel. The hotel is very centrally located and just yards from the tram terminus in York Place. Checking in was easy and very efficient. Our room was very spacious, warm and beautifully decorated. The...”
  • Chris
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Helpful staff. Good location short walk to Princes St. Good value.”
  • Jill
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lush big room, very comfy. Only stayed one night. Breakfast was very nice, good location. Very near to centre and all attractions. The reception staff were very nice, they upgraded our room on arrival as it was bigger than the one we had been...”
  • Helga
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Absolutely amazing value for money, a wonderful wee hotel that we booked in a spur of the moment the night before, and we were not disappointed! It is spotlessly clean, the room was huge - we were speechless when we opened the door! The freestanding...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Can we leave luggage here on the day of departure if if we hav a late flight that day?
    Yes of course
    Answered on March 4, 2020
  • Is there any parking available
    Limited guest parking is offered on a first come first served basis. On Street Parking: Monday - Saturday £3 per hour and free from 6.30 pm till 8.30 am the next morning. Sundays are free. There are also multi storey car cars close to the hotel - the nearest is the Omni Centre.
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on March 4, 2020
  • I came across your single room,It says the room has a private external bathroom, what does that mean?
    The room has a private external bathroom next to the bedroom (not inside it). This contains a shower.
    Asked about: Single Room with Private External Bathroom • Answered on March 4, 2020
  • Are ironing facilities available? Is there a hair-dryer on the room?
    Yes, on request from reception
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on January 24, 2020
  • Is there a bath tub in the room
    The rooms either have a shower or a bath
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on March 4, 2020

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The Dome
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.7 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    34.9 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.3 miles
How to get to Ballantrae Hotel from Edinburgh Airport
    Public transportation
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Amenities of Ballantrae Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Ballantrae Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Ballantrae Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

A prepayment deposit will be charged prior to the stay.

As a Grade A listed building, the property do not have elevators in the hotel, but rooms on lower floors will be allocated where possible when requested.

Do not hesitate to contact the hotel reception regarding problems with mobility or with climbing stairs.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).