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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4.0 star property
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh City Centre offers a luxurious spa experience while positioning travelers perfectly to explore Scotland's historic treasures

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Located near Royal Mile, this hotel provides a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration. Travelers can enjoy spa treatments, swim in the indoor pool, and use high-speed WiFi before stepping out to discover St. Giles' Cathedral and the charming Grassmarket area nearby.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (Scenic View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Royal) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (Royal)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is near the airport and near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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80 High Street The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TH

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Upscale hotel near Royal Mile
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a body scrub, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at Sleeping Beauty, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 238 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 22 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 7 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 12 to January 25:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from January 12 to January 25.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre on Feb 1, 2026 start from $151.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this spa hotel is steps from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay - really centrally located, spacious room, spotlessly clean, friendly staff and great breakfast 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, walkable to everywhere, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, polite staff, great breakfast. Located on Royal mile so everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and rooms were spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarah the lady in reception was great, she was so warm and friendly and gave us some great tips on local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fabulous! The staff was fantastic and the little niceties like the tea and coffee in the room was fabulous, our concierge, Roy, was spot on with his recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean hotel, modern room with a great view. Only downside was the pool was very very cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was PERFECT!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very accommodating staff .. allowed us to check in early at no extra charge… highly recommended… thanks for great stay .. excellent hotel experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Super clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three options for dinner and for breakfast. Friendly stuff that went out the way to help. Great facilities. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated, worn, average staff and amenities. Would not stay at again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. The room was fabulous. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murtaza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, good size and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, responsive staff; highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, and great for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. I really enjoyed the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful hotel! large, comfortable rooms, great staff. highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025