In the heart of Edinburgh, Black Ivy Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with 36 holes of golf, a charming garden, and Modern European cuisine at its on-site restaurant. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or explore nearby attractions like Edinburgh Castle. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (8)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Reception fireplace
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Lift
The current price is S$108
S$108
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Room options
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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
20 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Pillow-top bed
13 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed
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Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 28 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 29 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 21 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Montpeliers - 6 min walk
Bennets Bar - 6 min walk
The Golf Tavern - 4 min walk
Artisan Roast - 5 min walk
Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food - 6 min walk
About this property
Black Ivy Hotel
When you stay at Black Ivy Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Black Ivy, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 5 ft (GBP 32.80 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children's menu
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1869
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Area rugs in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in room
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Black Ivy – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 32.80 per day (5 ft away)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Black Ivy Hotel Edinburgh
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Black Ivy Hotel Hotel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does Black Ivy Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Black Ivy Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Black Ivy Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Black Ivy Hotel?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Ivy Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Black Ivy Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include University of Edinburgh (12-min walk) and Edinburgh International Conference Centre (0.8 mi), along with Grassmarket (0.8 mi) and Edinburgh Castle (1.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Black Ivy Hotel?
Yes, Black Ivy offers Modern European cuisine.
What's the area around Black Ivy Hotel like?
Black Ivy Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Princes Street and 12 minutes' walk from University of Edinburgh.
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Black Ivy Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2025
Very welcoming and friendly staff.
Comfortable room and easy online checkin.
Will be back!
A
A, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Highly recommended, great location with excellent bar area!
Gareth
Gareth, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Excellent stay
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 August 2024
Great staff and food was great
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
Beautiful hotel.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Beautiful place at a great location!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2025
Modern and artsy hotel with stunning views
Black Ivy is a lovely hotel in the center of Edinburgh right next to the Meadows. Its interior and exterior design is wonderful and artsy, with photography in the hallways and rooms. It's really a gem. Our room had a gorgeous park view out to the Meadows and onto the lovely skyline of Edinburgh. The room was clean and modern and had all the amenities (shampoo, shower gel, hair dryer, etc) and it is ecofriendly. The staff is excellent and super helpful. We had a great stay. The Xmas decoration was quite special.
Grit
Grit, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
The room was clean and cozy with high ceilings. The bar and restaurant below had fantastic food and drinks. At night, it is a lively seen filled with locals (though this did not disturb any early nights we had)
Angela
Angela, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
The Black Ivy was so cute! The restaurant is great and it’s nice to have breakfast in your hotel and the rooms are super clean. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The only thing I would say is that the hot water for the shower was not very hot (to be fair I like it basically the temp of the surface of the sun) but it was above warm at best. I liked the tea and cookie set up and the room decor <3
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2024
Beautiful hotel with excellent service.
The bed linen and bed is super comfortable and the bar and restaurant areas are clean and stylish!
Kimberley
Kimberley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 June 2024
Wonderful boutique hotel
Fabulous boutique hotel. Staff were so wonderful. The rooms were comfortable, the wifi worked the shower was great and the location also fabulous.
kathleen m
kathleen m, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 June 2024
Great Hotel
Staff were amazing, food was great, room was lovely but had a massive draft from the window. Hotel is very relaxed and not formal which is refreshing. A great stay.
A
A, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 October 2023
I enjoyed my stay here.
Kelley
Kelley, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2024
Beautiful hotel room, spacious, bright, furnished with quality
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2024
Excellent
Great idea to stay I was attending an event nearby.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2024
Quite expensive, a little pretentious but very comfortable, great location and excellent staff. Great location too.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2022
Great staff and such a cute place to stay at.
Courtney
Courtney, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
A very friendly stylish at the centre of one of Edinburgh's most pretty areas.
The dining room for dinner could be brighter, otherwise everything was excellent
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2023
Great location, very comfortable and staff friendly.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
This is the 4th time I have stayed at the Black Ivy. I can't imagine going to Edinburgh and staying anywhere else.
Alan
Alan, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 September 2024
On street parking only at £4.10 an hour.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2023
Great Hotel - will be back
Pam
Pam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2023
Fantastic stay
Fantastic overnight stay. Manager and staff were so friendly and helpful from the minute we arrived (outstanding).Will definitely go back.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2023
Amazing quirky place, very comfortable bed, relaxed and refreshed.