Britannia Hotel Edinburgh vs Carmichael Bed And Breakfast
Both are in Edinburgh, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★West End
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthouseMurrayfield
Carmichael Bed And Breakfast
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 690 m apart.
Choose Britannia Hotel Edinburgh if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 2.4 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (36 / 2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 222 / 5)
Choose Carmichael Bed And Breakfast if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 6.3)
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 222)
Why is Britannia Hotel Edinburgh better than Carmichael Bed And Breakfast?
- 1650 m closer to the city centre−650 m
- 2600 m closer to public transport−600 m
- 3More guest reviews (1,906 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×272
- 434 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+34
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 27)+43
- 68 more sights within 1 km+8
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (222 vs 5 rooms)×44.4
Why is Carmichael Bed And Breakfast better than Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 6.3)+3.0
- 2Has free parking
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (5 vs 222 rooms)−217
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Britannia Hotel Edinburgh vs Carmichael Bed And Breakfast: which hotel is better? | Britannia Hotel Edinburgh | Carmichael Bed And Breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 9.3 +3.0 |
| Location | 7.2 +3.6 | 3.6 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 7.8 +3.2 | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.3 | 8.7 +2.3 |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 9.3 +3.0 |
| Number of reviews | 1,906 +1,899 | 7 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 1% | top 39% +61% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 +3.6 | 3.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km −650 m | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 550 m −600 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 9.3 km | 8.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 36 +34 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 540 m −220 m | 770 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 +8 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 222 | 5 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +7 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
690 m apart
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Edinburgh Hay market: 550 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 9.3 km, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
Carmichael Bed And Breakfast: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Edinburgh Hay market: 1.1 km, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 8.7 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh or Carmichael Bed And Breakfast: common questions
Which is better, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh or Carmichael Bed And Breakfast?
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Carmichael Bed And Breakfast is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh or Carmichael Bed And Breakfast?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Carmichael Bed And Breakfast.
How far apart are Britannia Hotel Edinburgh and Carmichael Bed And Breakfast?
The two hotels are 690 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