Albany Hotel vs Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
Both are in Edinburgh, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★New Town/Broughton
Albany Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Greenside
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 330 m apart.
Choose Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.0)
Why is Albany Hotel better than Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh better than Albany Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0)+0.6
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Albany Hotel vs Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh: which hotel is better? | Albany Hotel | Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Beach access | – | 0.1 |
| Public transport | 9.1 | 9.5 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 332 +149 | 183 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 421 | – |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 15% | top 47% +38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 850 m −170 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | – | 3.0 km |
| To public transport | 320 m | 240 m −90 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m −220 m | 430 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 +4 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 42 | – |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +1y | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 9 +4 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
330 m apart
Albany Hotel: city centre: 850 m, nearest station St Andrews Square Tram Stop: 320 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Edinburgh Rail Station: 240 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, beach: 3.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Albany Hotel or Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh: common questions
Which is better, Albany Hotel or Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh?
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Albany Hotel or Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Albany Hotel is closer: 850 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh.
How far apart are Albany Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh?
The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score