At Braid Hills Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Princes Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out 1886 Restaurant, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and access to public transport.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
71 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (16146 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Golf cart on site
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1886
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Adjacent to a golf course
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
1886 Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Edinburgh Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Best Western Braid Hills
Best Western Braid Hills Edinburgh
Best Western Braid Hills Hotel
Best Western Braid Hills Hotel Edinburgh
Braid Hills
Braid Hills Best Western
Braid Hills Hotel
Braid Hotel
Hotel Best Western Braid Hills
BEST WESTERN Braid Hills Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Best Western Edinburgh South Braid Hills
Braid Hills Hotel Hotel
Braid Hills Hotel Edinburgh
Braid Hills Hotel Hotel Edinburgh
Best Western Edinburgh South Braid Hills Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Braid Hills Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Braid Hills Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Braid Hills Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Braid Hills Hotel and nearby?
Braid Hills Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Braid Hills Hotel?
Yes, 1886 Restaurant offers alfresco dining, British cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Braid Hills Hotel like?
Braid Hills Hotel is in Morningside, a short 9-minute walk from Braid Hills Golf Course.
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Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
Asad
Asad, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 Feb 2025
Kayleigh
Kayleigh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Great service and lovely reception staff, would visit again!
Lexie
Lexie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
20 Feb 2025
Stuart Little
Food was absolutly lovely but a little slitghley over priced comfort of room wasnt too bad slightly dated stained walls chairs and brown stain on bedding final night we had a issue with a mouse running round the room so had to be moved rooms parking was excellent plenty of spaces staff were more than accomadating just a few minor alterations but overall a good stay
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Lianne
Lianne, 6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Feb 2025
Ok
Is due for refurbishment and needed in places. Very good overall, great location
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Feb 2025
Very good
Very good stay with no complaints. The breakfast was amazing, free carpark and closed to all amenities. Around just over half an hour walk to the castle of Edinburgh and there's also a bus stop right outside to get us to the centre.
The check out should be at 12pm and not 11am... Apart from that, everything else was good and I will stay there again.
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
2 Feb 2025
No Hot Water
No heating or hot water in room, otherwise fine.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
26 Jan 2025
Average
The room was spacious but also freezing cold. I put on the electric heater which was not of much help.
The central heating stopped at 10pm and didn’t resume til about 7am.
Breakfast was served at 8am but I had a meeting at 9am meaning I skipped it and had something on the go.
Imene
Imene, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Perfect for what I was looking for
Loved this hotel, my room gave me the wow that was looking for. If I had to pick at it I could only say that it just needed a bit of DIY, but over all it was just WOW
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
excellent stay
Hotel is a great clean comfortable place to stay easy to go outside down the stairs and get public transport into Edinburgh with ease
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Martin
Martin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Braid Hills 🤗
Our stay was warm and wonderful as always. Checkin was easy and we had an amazing room.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Lee
Lee, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
3 Jan 2025
Aporox 20 min walk into Edinburgh city. Good room and great free breakfast.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Jan 2025
Hotel stay
Hotel was welcoming, staff polite and helpful. Only part that did not come up to scratch was the bedroom. The headboard was damaged see photo. No doors on wardrobe and floor covering wrinkly and could be seen as a trip hazard .
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2024
Great value!
Hotel is tired, needs new carpeting and paint. Decor eclectic, from different eras! But breakfast was good, bed clean and service welcoming.
Gail
Gail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Excellent value
Lovely big room with a fantastic enormous bed. Very pleasant staff. Breakfast was really nice with lots of choice. Overall the stay was excellent value and will definitely stay at this hotel again. Anyone with mobility problems would have to request a ground floor room as there is no lift and stairs are quite steep
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Dec 2024
N
N, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
19 Dec 2024
The hotel looks nice from the outside but is aging on the inside. There is no elevator, and on top of that the bus stop lets out at the bottom of a hill, and then a large set of stairs to even get to the hotel itself.
The rooms themselves were nicely appointed. Though the showers use that weird half glass thing that ends up spilling water all over if youre taller than average. The Wifi was almost unusable in our room on the third floor. And the layout for the room numbers was extremely confusing. The sign was little help the first time i had to find our room.
The restaurant wasn't bad, if it a bit expensive. The food was good, and the service was ok. The downside is that it was basically the only food for quite a distance unless you wanted to go to the gas station at the bottom of the hill.
Nice neighborhood, but did require long bus rides to get anywhere we wanted to go.