New Town Hotel

Hotel with a bar, a short walk to George Street

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September 2025

October 2025

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ballantrae Hotel, in Edinburgh's heart, offers complimentary in-room WiFi and an on-site bar. Guests can rent cars and get tour assistance to visit nearby attractions like the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street's shops.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 18 - Sept 19

Tomorrow

Sept 19 - Sept 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the area

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, New Town Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

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8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EP

What's nearby

Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zara - ‬5 min walk
‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
‪Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
‪SushiSamba - ‬4 min walk

About this property

New Town Hotel

Upscale hotel near Princes Street

Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, New Town Hotel provides car hire on-site, a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property

Room features

All guest rooms at New Town Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
TVs with digital channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17 per person
A bar/lounge

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

No lift

2 buildings
5 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ballantrae Edinburgh

Ballantrae Hotel

Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel Ballantrae

The Ballantrae Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Ballantrae Hotel

New Town Hotel Hotel

New Town Hotel Edinburgh

New Town Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is New Town Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Town Hotel?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Town Hotel on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$260.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at New Town Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at New Town Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is New Town Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St James Quarter, George Street and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

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