Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 15 min walk
Grassmarket - 16 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
Royal Mile - 6 min drive
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
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 just a 5-minute drive from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out 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 travelers 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
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)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1869
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Low-height counter/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
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
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 specializes 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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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 to 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, but 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 12-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 19 minutes' walk from Princes Street.
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
13 January 2025
Gerrad
Gerrad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
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 family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2024
Ellice
Ellice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
1 December 2024
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Dave
Dave, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Night out in Edinburgh
william
william, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Larry
Larry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2024
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 September 2024
On street parking only at £4.10 an hour.
Barry
Barry, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
29 August 2024
Great staff and food was great
Mark
Mark, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 August 2024
The place needs air conditioning
The staff were cheerful and friendly. Room 211, top floor, was ok but *stifflingly hot* and sleeping was near impossible. To be fair it was during a very hot period in August which I realise may be unusual for Scotland but there was no air conditioning, the window only opened a few centimetres and the fan was all but useless. Altogether it was an expensive and uncomfortable night in a very small room.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
Beautiful hotel.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Lucy
Lucy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Beautiful place at a great location!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2024
Excellent
Great idea to stay I was attending an event nearby.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
25 June 2024
Arafa
Arafa, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 June 2024
Misleading Room Information
Double Room information was misleading. The room was so small, there is no place to put my two small suitcases. I have to move some of the room furniture to outside. In order to reach so called Wardrobe, you have to walk through on the bed. Despite my complaint to staff, nothing happened. Room is not 13 sq m at all. You will have only 1sq m to move around, Do not book room 107. Your holiday will be ruin.
Kemal
Kemal, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
A
A, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
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.