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About this property

Panoramic Edinburgh views and free parking are provided at this 19th-century hotel. Edinburgh’s centre is 10 minutes’ drive away, and guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Bright and traditionally furnished, all rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms also feature satellite TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Most rooms boast lovely views across Edinburgh. There is also a conservatory offering scenic Edinburgh views with a summer terrace. The 1886 Restaurant provides fine Scottish dining with a table d’hôte menu. A Scottish breakfast is served every morning. The hotel is located within less than 5 minutes’ drive of 4 golf courses, and nearby buses run regularly into Edinburgh’s centre. Edinburgh Airport is a 20-minute drive, and Napier University can be reached 5 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice traditional style hotel in a nice location. It has character, friendly staff, and i had a huge, comfortable room with a very comfortable bed.
  • Lorleyg
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning hotel, friendly and super helpful staff, food in the restaurant was exquisite xxxx location perfect too xx
  • Debby
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice room and hotel overall had a lovely style. Staff was very pleasant.
  • Dr
    United States United States
    Everything- location is amazing and staff wonderful- best is the mascot Magnus. I always choose Braid Hills when I’m in Edinburgh
  • Pavel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Great atmosphere. Great customer service.
  • Karen
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was wonderful. Loved the outdoor area and view. The room was so historical. The large long tub was a wondrful surprise. The front desk staff were so knowledgeable about the history of the hotel. Lobby area was very inviting to sit and...
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient location for us in a pleasant area with good access & transport links to city centre. Staff very helpful, great breakfast & lots of parking on site.
  • Jayan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was really a good experience. Even we checked in a bit late it was a smooth checkin as well. The staff Erin was really nice with the support. Really enjoyed
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a charming hotel ! Our whole stay was just amazing! The restaurant food was excellent & very reasonably priced & our room was spotlessly clean & very comfortable. We parked the car up & used the bus to get around Edinburgh. The bus stop is...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hotel easy bus straight to Edinburgh city center just outside

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • 1886
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Room service is not available at the time being.

Please note the restaurant is running a reduce menu which is served from 14:00 - 19:45. Reservations must be made in advance.

Please inform Braid Hills Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.