Northumberland Hotel, located near University of Edinburgh and Royal Commonwealth Pool, offers a serene escape with its garden. Take advantage of free in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of tour/ticket assistance during your stay.
31-33 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE
What's nearby
University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Murrayfield Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 119.4 miles/192.1 km
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min drive
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Brass Monkey Grange - 17 min walk
Nucleus Eat Drink Gather - 11 min walk
Dehli Diner - 6 min walk
Greggs - 5 min walk
Leslie's Bar - 13 min walk
About this property
Northumberland Hotel
When you stay at Northumberland Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Accessibility
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Phone
Desk chair
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Northumberland Edinburgh
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Northumberland Hotel Edinburgh
The Northumberland Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Northumberland Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Northumberland Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Northumberland Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Northumberland Hotel and nearby?
Northumberland Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Northumberland Hotel like?
Northumberland Hotel is in Newington, a short 16-minute walk from National Library of Scotland and 17 minutes' walk from Prestonfield Golf Club.
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Reviews
Northumberland Hotel Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
6.6
Staff & service
6.4
Eco-friendliness
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
2/10 Poor
Sep 3, 2025
Only thing decent was a car park
Not even a b and b standard . More like a youth hostel .
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Nice place.
Darren
Darren, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2025
Great bass for exploring Edinburgh
Stayed here as the first stop, for 3 nights, on our 12 night Outlander trip around Scotland. Room was very comfortable but a bit dated. Perfect as a base to explore Edinburgh though. Mall a short walk away for any essentials and buses stops right outside.
Lost a few ratings stars as the traffic noise is very loud. Luckily we travel with ear plugs.
Too: Request a room at the back of the hotel if you’re a light sleeper.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 6, 2025
Stay away
Run down hotel, bathroom was not clean. Cramped bedroom with very little space. Not at all worth for the proce you pay (£170+ for a night).Not recommended.
Jaison
Jaison, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2025
not worth the money
Couldn't check in until 3pm and check out at 10am. Also they charfe dor leaving bags temporarily which is a rip off given the price you have to pay. The bathroom was noy as clean and shower wall is rusting. Also the room we had was not very sound proof and couldnt sleep as could hear people slamming doors and also could hear noise from cars and the street.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 27, 2025
good
Rumsha
Rumsha, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
They must put the hotel name board at near gate just like other hotels did in the same area.
Sri Rama Chandra Satya Sai
Sri Rama Chandra Satya Sai, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 10, 2025
OK. Clean and efficient, but a bit noisy from the road. They have a breakfast room but no longer do breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
I like the surrounding of tranquility but recycle bin is at the reception area & not near to accomodation. So, we need to drive there to clear the recycle bag & put it back to accomodation isn't an easy option as we stay there for 3 nights.
Hnin
Hnin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
Edinburgh Burns
It was very good for what l required
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2025
Nice room
Convenient
Ella
Ella, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 8, 2025
The single room was adequate for my needs, I had travelled up from south England to pick up a daughter from uni and stayed 2 nights.
Pluses: comfortable bed and decent shower (despite it seeming to only have one setting: hot) - which is all you need really. Nice location. I like walking so was happy to walk the 25 mins to daughter’s place / 50 mins into the centre and back. Very easy - basically one road.
Negatives: my room was at the front so quite noisy and noises from either side of me sounded like an extremely old cistern or pipes every time someone had a shower or went to the loo.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
It was easy to check in. I was in room 14 on the first floor, room facing the rear of the property. Good sized room. Bedding looked clean and fresh and so did the towels. Bathroom was clean. I only stayed one night. My wife in ERI. I had previously stayed in Travelodge which is about 4 doors away. Far cheaper than Travelodge but also an older property. When I went to bed, I heard someone knocking on a bedroom door on 3 occasions and hoped that I wouldn’t be in for a night of it. Fortunately it stopped and I had a very good sleep in the comfortable bed. Complimentary coffee, tea, milk etc in the room. So to summarise, this hotel/guest house did exactly what I wanted it to do. Thanks
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2024
Good location
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Perfectly clean and everything you need at a great price👍
MARK
MARK, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Unexpected good hotel
Self check in and check out with detailed procedure by emails. Female staff on our first day of arrival told us the ways and directions of going to town centre. Free parking was available. Transport to town centre is just outside hotel and is very convenient. A shopping mall is just around corner. Restaurants just a short distance from hotel.
Susana S
Susana S, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
The room (sleeping 3) was clean and spacious. It faces the back, so it was quiet despite major road and traffic going by the front of the building. Convenient location: Shopping center with Aldi is in 10-minute walking distance, and bus stop with connection to the city center right in front of the hotel. (You don't need a car in the city of Edinburgh). Staff wasn't overly friendly. The gentleman working at the reception disappeared when he saw my heavy suitcase...So did housekeeping upon check-out. Please provide lock boxes in the rooms and some shelves in the bathroom. Overall, my stay was pleasant and served my needs. I would stay there again (with less luggage...;))
Stefanie
Stefanie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
No hot water for a shower in the morning, barely luke warm.
Transit stops right outside the front were very convenient.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 25, 2025
Shower water is just dribble. Heating was really minimal.
Pyae Phyo
Pyae Phyo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Had a lovely stay clean rooms
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2024
Great location, bus stop directly outside the hotel so very convenient for getting into the city centre.
Isaac
Isaac, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2024
Great value for Edinburgh
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2024
Its good hotel have something need to improve
Shaam
Shaam, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 15, 2024
Bad hotel to stay and expensive
Sumit
Sumit, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2024
It was an ok property with bus out front to get into town which was excellent simple room with comfortable bed old in style but great for the price overall everything was good