With a stay at Braid Hills Hotel in Edinburgh (Morningside), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Braid Hills Golf Course and 8 minutes from Murrayfield Stadium. .This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Grassmarket and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Princes Street.
What's nearby
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Mortonhall Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Braid Hills Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
The Braid Hills - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Napier University - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Slateford Station - 5 min drive
Saughton Tram Stop - 8 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Ball Room Sports Bar & Pool Hall - 14 min walk
Greggs - 12 min walk
Bennets of Morningside - 13 min walk
The Merlin - 17 min walk
Charwood - 19 min walk
About this property
Braid Hills Hotel
Braid Hills Hotel offers 71 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 71 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at 1886 Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 16146 square feet (1500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
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.
Buckstone Cafe - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
1886 Restaurant
Buckstone Cafe
Edinburgh Bar
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Golf carts
Library
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
16,146 square feet of conference space
2 meeting rooms
24-hour business centre
Outdoors
Garden
In a provincial park
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Thin carpet in room
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1886
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
More
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
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
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Braid Hills Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
446
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
358
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
133
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
44
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
26
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dale
10 Feb 2026
Dale
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Peter
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were very pleasant. The room was clean and we had a nicely cooked breakfast. However the shower had very low flow of water which was cold, as was the sink, which detracted from our stay.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Hamza
6 Feb 2026
Hamza
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
5 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was beautiful. Room was immaculate. High ceilings, giant, comfy bed. Great bathroom. One of the best rooms I've ever experienced!
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
elliot
3 Feb 2026
elliot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Alan
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly. Room basic and in need of being refurbished but was clean
Breakfast rather limited in selection. Eggs and bacon both very oily. Sausages were good though.
Convenient location close to bus routes and free parking.
Overall a solid 3 star hotel which was good value .
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jodi
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the money we paid the room was excellent. We had a lovely view of the park with a corner window which was Beautiful.
The room was lovey and clean and we had tea coffee facilities, fresh towels and shampoo and shower gels.
The breakfast was delicious for the money too.
We would definitely revisit this hotel for the money we paid.
The bus stop to Edinburgh city centre was right outside the hotel down some steps and ran very frequently.
It only took 15 minutes to princess street and you could get to the Royal mile near the castle and there 10 minutes walk. Really good location and 100 value for money.
Jodi
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
steven
25 Jan 2026
steven
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vladimir
25 Jan 2026
Vladimir
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jan
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We've stayed here several times and the staff are always friendly and the food very good. It's in a great location with easy access to buses going to the centre, plus there's ample parking. Rooms vary - this time we booked two nights in a Deluxe which had a lovely view and spacious bathroom. The decor isn't perhaps what you would expect in such a grand Scottish building but the glitzy wallpaper and large silver horsehead bedside lamps might go as the hotel is currently being refurbished. For an Edinburgh stay in low season, it's very good value.
Very clean and friendly staff great food had a great stay
Ben
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Linda
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First the negatives:
This hotel sorely needs some tlc in the general fabric of the place although on first glance public areas are warm and welcoming. Unfortunately our bedroom was akin to Rapunzels tower in that we had been put in a room - supposedly an upgrade - which had the ensuite in a turret meaning that it was cold due to the exceptionally high ceiling despite the small towel rail hiked up as high as we could turn it. The bed was very firm but the pillows were hard and lumpy. Best thing about the room was the great view.
We had a meal on the Friday night in the restaurant which was very good and reasonably priced but the buffet breakfast on both days of our stay was poor in that it was lukewarm at best and many items in the separate bain maries were sitting in grease, especially the eggs. We arrived down at just after 7am on our second morning (service starts at 7) and would have expected all the items to be hot and fresh but they were neither.
On the positive side, the staff were all warm and friendly in their approach and the hotel is a short walk to an excellent bus service into the city. It was also in a good location for our direction of travel and plenty of parking which is free.
We used to stay here previously and had hoped that under new management things would have improved but sadly it hasn't. If you are looking for somewhere just to stay for a very short time, you may think it's ok but certainly not for more than a couple of nights.
I have stayed here a number of times and wouldn't hesitate to go back. Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Many of the rooms have stunning views over Edinburgh.
Absolutely lovely hotel really cosy and homey. Transport into the centre ideal with the bus stop being just outside, will stay here again
Hollie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
garry
31 Dec 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Felt dirtier coming out the shower than I did going in!
garry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
JULIA
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room and nice bathroom ( but these half screens do not stop water spraying from the shower onto the floor)
It was a pity no porridge at breakfast? But what was there was very nice fresh fried egg and sausages were nice.
Plenty of parking.
We left about 10.45am but no one on reception . Stopped waiting ( bell did not work) just left room keys down on desk by computer.
JULIA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Cameron
Travelled with partner
28 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent check in with friendly staff.
Room very small and noisy with no bottled water, coffee tea facilities stocked based on 1 person staying. Very average.
However good parking and location public transport into central Edinburgh is good.
Cameron
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
James
27 Dec 2025
James
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
William
Travelled with partner
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
ROOM WAS OK AND STAFF NICE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS WITH MENU I IT HAD STEAK PIE AND MASH POTATOES I ASKED FOR CHIPS NO MASH AND GOT CHARGED £4 EXTRA SO WASNT HAPPY THOUGHT WOULD BE EITHER OR