Novotel Edinburgh Centre: from $503 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $503 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a practical, family-friendly 4-star near Grassmarket in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Address: 80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. Property ID: 1426019. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/novotel-edinburgh-centre-1426019

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/novotel-edinburgh-centre-1426019/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $503 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $692 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $891 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,118 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,386 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,650 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $2,001 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,369 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,555 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $2,703 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,886 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,111 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,373 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,716 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#5 of 9 hotels in Old Town by Axel's take. Old Town is #2 of 7 places to stay in Edinburgh. The best hotels in Old Town, ranked · Where to stay in Edinburgh

Axel's take: 8.2/10

A strong sightseeing base with friendly staff, but unreliable room cooling a practical, family-friendly 4-star near Grassmarket, scored for what it is.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a practical 4-star near Grassmarket, and we'd shortlist it for a family city break rather than a luxury escape. Recent Expedia, Tripadvisor and Accor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and walkable access to the castle and Old Town. The indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool add something useful beyond the usual city-hotel basics, while breakfast generally earns good feedback.

The main reservation is room temperature: several 2026 guests across different sites describe ineffective cooling or rooms that run hot, sometimes with fans supplied. Family rooms can also feel tight with the sofa bed open, and the small, paid car park is awkward to manoeuvre around. It's a strong pick for sightseeing with children; we'd skip it if dependable air-conditioning or generous space for four is essential.

• Best for: families wanting a pool; Old Town sightseeing; car-free city breaks

• Watch out for: recurring room-cooling complaints; tight rooms for four; limited, awkward paid parking

• Location: Handy for Grassmarket, the castle and Old Town sights on foot.

• Rooms: Generally comfortable; space feels tighter with family sofa beds open, and cooling draws repeated complaints.

• Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across sites, despite occasional housekeeping lapses.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are one of the most consistent positives in recent reviews.

• Amenities: Indoor heated pool, sauna, whirlpool, compact gym and Tap Kitchen & Bar.

• Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra and has only 15 spaces; breakfast may be extra depending on your booking.

Axel's opinion of Novotel Edinburgh Centre, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Novotel Edinburgh Centre

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Novotel
• 80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
• Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 3,778 reviews
• Hotel policies: Parking (on site): £24 per car per night; Children aged 0–15: free; Pets: £10 per guest per stay
• Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Parking, Parking nearby, Garage, Pets allowed (under 5 kg) (surcharge) (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Edinburgh
• Chain: Accor. Axel's Accor rating: 6.0/10

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Fridge
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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Executive Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Executive with Castle View Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Classic Family Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Double Suite (full double bed)

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