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The Salisbury Hotel

4.0 star property

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Family Room
Garden
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 8 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Four Poster Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

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43-45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AA
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Salisbury Hotel in Edinburgh (Southside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Salisbury Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near University of Edinburgh
The Salisbury Hotel offers 18 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine at Sofia's Lounge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sofia's Lounge - This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sofia's Lounge

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 8 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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The Salisbury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 886 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 886 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 886 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 886 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 886 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
decent rooms, covenient location and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean cost room and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

The carpet in the hallways was very dirty, and there was mildew in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, the staff were lovely and helpful and the location was great, it was about a 15 minute walk to the Royal Mile 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had to arrive quite late and leave early. The reception sent me detailed instructions on how to proceed. My room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet property. Staff were really nice especially the female receptionist
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rahi at checkout was very kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cute little boutique hotel with quick access to old town and Waverley Railway Station. Just what I needed for a quick 1 night stay. The reception was very helpful too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

finlay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay in a spacious single. Lovely shower room with complimentary toiletries - including conditioner (always a winner with me). Friendly and helpful staff, great location with excellent public transport accessibility. Will happily use again when in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

G

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin staff lovely Room was clean But the place is exhausted
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here and used as our base for Kiltwalk2025. I have stayed here in 2023 and knew I’d be back again. Amazing room. Spot on. High ceilings and spacious rooms which we loved. Staff are lovely and full of knowledge. Beds are soooo comfy. Bathroom was huge. Will definitely be returning for a third time next time we are in Edinburgh!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Capucine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart, Nanaimo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good time here, staff cleaned room everyday. Cant complain about that. A room was comfortable but over crowded due to size. Easy to get ro town many options with buses and never had to wait long . I think a little more orientation of the place when checking in wouldheld didnt dind the garden untill ready to leave . Could use a safe in room do to being on ground level and window was broken. Good convenient place ro lay your head down . Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was basically in the basement and not reflective of rooms in the photos. Desk wasnt manned so hard to get service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. The bus stop into town was only 150 metres from the hotel. Numerous route options. Staff were very pleasant, offering help with luggage up the stairs. Novelty of naming rooms instead of numbering. The bathroom hot water took ages until warm enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully decorated room..nice area..very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

tim

Do not stay here

Horrendous manager / owner - completely ruined our trip to Edinburgh. Cancelled our room infront of us with no proof of refund given. Criminal actions to be honest and reporting the hotel to governing bodies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Having to give my bank card details even though everything is already prepaid is very off putting and unwelcoming. Was told it was in case we used the mini bar or damaged anything. I insisted that they removed everything which is charged from the room. I never had my credit card so had to give my debit card details which I would never normally do. Was told I could not check in if I did not comply. The room had previous damage, cracked panes of glass in the window, both bedside lamps. Nothing stopping them from charging me for the damage that was already there. I am not comfortable with this at all. We booked the superior room which was a 4 poster bedroom and the room was also sent to us in the confirmation email. The room was not the same and there was no 4 poster bed. 2 people staying for 2 nights Yet, 1 hot chocolate and 1 bottle of water, 1 pack of biscuits. Surely it should be a minimum of 2 of each item. The shower mouldy and the fittings are damaged. One has come off completely. Clean room apart from the en-suite. Particularly the shower and very dusty radiator. Very comfortable beds Nice big room Pleasant reception staff despite my frustrations. They dealt with me well and were fully understanding. I would not stay here again due to them insisting on your bank details giving them the ability to charge you for things in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025