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Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
A three-star Britannia on Belford Road — helpful staff and nice breakfast named as pros — with the weakest supplier headline in this Edinburgh sample and no POI rows in the ingest.
- 3-star (official classification)
- Haymarket & Belford Road
- Britannia Hotels
- Nearest airport EDI
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked · hotel method
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The verdict
A budget three-star where the guest data is blunt — 5.6 out of 10 from 15,513 reviews with poor cleanliness and uncomfortable rooms named. We cite scores and cons; we do not invent landmark distances.
This seed has no POI distance rows for Britannia Edinburgh Hotel, so we do not invent kilometre claims to the castle, Royal Mile or Waverley. Location still scores 7.6 out of 10 with location mentioned positively in reviews — without a pin table we can cite.
The supplier rating is 5.6 out of 10 from 15,513 reviews, captured 8 January 2026 — the lowest headline in this Edinburgh sample. Cleanliness 3.1 and room quality 4.1 are very soft with dirty rooms and bathrooms named; value 3.6 with prices not matching quality. Service 8.1 leads with helpful staff resolving room issues named. Pros name helpful staff, good location and nice breakfast; cons name poor cleanliness, uncomfortable rooms and lack of amenities.
Filtered amenities are basic: bar, snack bar, family rooms, pets allowed, vending machines and shared lounge are listed — no fitness centre, restaurant or pool in the cited facts. Amenities score 6.1 with many items needing updating noted.
Check-in from 03:00 PM, check-in ends 11:30 PM; check-out 10:00 AM. Chain: Britannia Hotels.
Best for
- Budget travellers who have read the 5.6 headline and named cleanliness cons and still want the pin
- Guests who prioritise helpful staff praise over room-condition scores
- Anyone comparing two budget three-stars without POI pins on this page
Not for
- Anyone who needs verified landmark kilometre pins — there are no POI rows for this hotel in the ingest
- Guests who will not risk poor cleanliness — explicitly named with a 3.1 cleanliness score
- Readers chasing the strongest headline — Leonardo posts 8.5 and ibis budget 7.5
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 5.6/10 from 15,513 reviews — as of
This is an aggregate of published guest reviews from other booking sites, not a TravelShifu rating. We do not average it with anything, and we never restate it as structured data — Google’s review-snippet guidance says not to aggregate ratings from other websites, and every score we hold is somebody else’s.
What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 8 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Britannia Edinburgh Hotel, captured on 2026-01-08. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience5.1 / 10Weak
Overall experience reflected the mixed feelings due to the combination of good service and poor room conditions.
- Location7.6 / 10Good
Location was mentioned positively by several guests as a pro.
- Cleanliness3.1 / 10Weak
Multiple reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
- Service8.1 / 10Good
Many guests appreciated the helpfulness of the staff in resolving issues with room conditions.
- Room Quality4.1 / 10Weak
Reviews consistently noted poor conditions in rooms, such as unpleasant odors and dirt.
- Amenities6.1 / 10Mixed
Some basic amenities were appreciated, but many items need updating.
- Value for Money3.6 / 10Weak
Guests felt that prices did not match the quality of the accommodations.
- Food and Beverage7.1 / 10Good
Breakfast options were noted positively in several reviews.
Praised consistently
- Helpful staff
- Good location
- Nice breakfast
Complained about consistently
- Poor cleanliness
- Uncomfortable rooms
- Lack of amenities
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Waterfront Location
Enjoy the tranquil setting of Britannia Edinburgh Hotel on the banks of the Water of Leith.
Elegant Rooms
Indulge in elegant rooms with modern amenities including a TV and en suite bathroom.
On-Site Dining
Savor delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and bar, offering a variety of dining options throughout the day.
Experience the charm of Edinburgh with a stay at Britannia Edinburgh Hotel. Book now to secure your serene waterfront getaway.
Facilities
46 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Designated smoking area
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Special diet menus - on request
- Snack bar
- Vending machine - drinks
- Vending machine - snacks
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine/champagne
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
69 Belford RoadEdinburgh EH4 3DG
United Kingdom
+44 871 221 0243
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 11:30 PM
- Check-out by
- 10:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Our supplier lists no landmark distances for this property — not zero landmarks nearby, simply no measured distances on file. Rather than estimate them from the coordinates, we leave it blank: the address above and the map are the reliable guide, and our Edinburgh area notes cover what is worth walking to.
Where to stay in Edinburgh — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Read the full Edinburgh guide
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel vs ibis budget Hotel Edinburgh Park
Two budget three-stars without POI kilometre rows — Belford Road Britannia with a 5.6 headline against Lochside View ibis budget at 7.5.
The other Edinburgh hotels we cover
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
4-star · Old Town & Royal Mile
A four-star Leonardo on Jeffrey Street — Royal Mile 0.1 km, Waverley 0.2 km, castle 0.8 km — with location at 9.59 out of 10 and poor cleaning service named in cons.
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh
3-star · West End & Haymarket
A three-star Four Points Flex on Shandwick Place — Haymarket 0.4 km, Princes Street Gardens 0.6 km, castle 1.1 km — with clean premises praised and no breakfast included as a named con.
ibis budget Hotel Edinburgh Park
3-star · Edinburgh Park
A three-star ibis budget on Lochside View — great location and public-transport access named — with 7.5 out of 10 from 13,424 reviews and no POI rows in the ingest.
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel — common questions
- How close is Britannia Edinburgh to the castle or Royal Mile?
- We cannot quote a kilometre figure — this hotel has no POI rows in the ingest. Location scores 7.6 out of 10 from 15,513 reviews as of 8 January 2026 with good location named as a pro, but do not treat that as a verified walk distance.
- Why is the guest score so low?
- The supplier rating is 5.6 out of 10 from 15,513 reviews as of 8 January 2026. Cleanliness scores 3.1 and room quality 4.1 with poor cleanliness and uncomfortable rooms named as cons. Helpful staff scores 8.1 but does not offset those room-condition numbers.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Britannia Edinburgh Hotel?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM, with the latest accepted arrival at 11:30 PM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- Which airport is nearest to Britannia Edinburgh Hotel?
- The supplier records EDI as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.