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Hotel · ★★★★ · [Novotel](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/novotel/)

# Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Tollcross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.6 ·  Very good 332 reviews ·  #93 #93 of 215 in Edinburgh ·  8.4 Location score
## About Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel is a hotel in Tollcross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 332 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, gym, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 650 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 180

- **Floors:** 7

- **Opened:** 2003

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Chain:** Novotel

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 53

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## How Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel scores

Better rated than 54% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Facilities **8.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **6.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **6.2**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

Swimming poolRestaurantBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room servicePets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Hot tub
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wardie Bay Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">860 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">650 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum of Fire40 m
-   Circus Edinburgh250 m
-   Scottish Military Museum290 m
-   Prison of War Exhibition, Edinburgh340 m
-   The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum360 m
-   Scottish National War Memorial370 m

## Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Edinburgh becomes even more accessible through the taxi and car hire amenities provided at the hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel with convenient amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television, in-room video streaming and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel, they are committed to catering to your unique requirements. They offer a variety of meal choices, encompassing halal alternatives for those with special dietary preferences. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. At the hotel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday perfectly with a visit to hot tub, steam room and sauna on your final days. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

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## Questions about Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

### How do guests rate Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 332 reviews, which is better than 54% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel have?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel has 180 rooms on 7 floors.

### Are pets allowed at Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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