New Town Hotel, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3EP
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8.6
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New Town Hotel is a 4-star hotel rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, offering spacious accommodations in a Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse. The hotel features complimentary WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, making it suitable for both leisure and business stays.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms feature traditional decor and include a flat-screen TV, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms offer stunning views and luxurious four-poster beds, catering to a variety of guest preferences.

Dining & Nearby Options

Breakfast is offered at an additional cost in a continental style. Nearby dining options include Fortitude Coffee, Zest Restaurant, and Wetherspoons, all within walking distance.

Services & Facilities

The hotel provides luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance for convenience. The public areas have wireless internet, enhancing accessibility for guests.

Location & Transport

New Town Hotel is located within the vibrant New Town area, where guests can easily access Edinburgh Castle, St Giles' Cathedral, and Calton Hill, all within 2 km. Public transport is available with bus stations just a few minutes' walk away.

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New Town Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room
2 persons
15 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Double Room
2 persons
15 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Quadruple Room
2 persons
25 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Triple Room
2 persons
25 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Facilities

New Town Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
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New Town Hotel Location

8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3EP
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8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3EP
Nearby
Picardy Place
Sherlock Holmes Statue
1800 ft
Restaurants
The Place to Eat
1500 ft
John Lewis Department Store
Flutes and Tails
1500 ft
Edinburgh Airport
Mezcal Mole
1500 ft
Unit 8 Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
Karen's Unicorn
500 ft
8B Abercromby Place New Town
Holy Cow
1200 ft
34 Elder Street
Little White Pig
500 ft
26B Dublin Street
The Dome
1900 ft
14 George St
Cafe Portrait
800 ft
1 Queen Street
Chocolate Lounge
1000 ft
30-34 St. Andrew Square
The Place
1000 ft
36 York Place
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)20 min  ·  8.3 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)145 min  ·  59.7 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station6 min  ·  1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP16.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
10
Former name
ballantrae hotel

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