DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre

United Kingdom , Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, Bread Street, 34
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100 reviews shown

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Joanna

We had s great view to Edinburgh Castle. The room was clean, basic. It was quite noisy, traffic, and people shouting, there is a pub across from the hotel. The tea and coffee station is well equipped with biscuits, hot chocolate, coffee, milk and 3 waters in the mini fridge. Good check out times at 12 although the cleaner chapped our door at 11 and asked when we were leaving! Only stayed 1 night so we didn't explore the hotel facilities. I paid for breakfast during the booking, it was ok but not fantastic. The Hilton then charged my card the day after we left for another three breakfasts. It took from 11am till 4pm, and 5 calls later to the Hotel for me to get to speak to the Supervisor for him to resolve this and refund my card.

Family

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

William

Tiny beds I guess if you are single staying on your own and really small maybe ok but if you are even a normal sized person or there is more than 1 person in the bed you will be falling off. Bathroom was also small and toilet was tiny even my 10 year old said it was too small for him. Walls are very thin so we heard city noise and interior noise all night. They did give us some cookies so that was nice and location was pretty good, parking was at the nom for the castle they did validate 50%. I would suggest spending a little more for the sherradon down the street, much better accommodations with just as good location and it's own car park.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Richard

Staff were welcoming and friendly rooms were spotless we had a lovely time would recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Lynn

Staff absolutely brilliant - enabled an early check in to let me leave bags in room before a concert. Room great - cracking view but maybe a little more detailed cleaning needed eg door to bathroom and skirting in room. But comfortable bed. Great location. Good value.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Haylie

Lovely hotel, helpful staff, comfortable room with a great view.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2026

Salima

Yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Mark

Very nice spacious rooms, very comfortable bed.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2026

Robert

Average

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Joseph L

Perfect location for Old Town.
Quiet and clean room with a friendly, impeccable staff made the is holiday a true treat. Will be my first choice on our return trips.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

KAREN

Room, shower surround could have benefitted from a good scrub, and legs from under sink were rotten. TV kept loosing signal and switching off.
Dining area and food were perfect and friendly staff. Mentioned my room to staff, reply thank you ill pass it on.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Naga Satya Subbar

Overall s good hotel to stay at. No major concerns. Happy to stay again

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

Deirdre

pleasant

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2025

Dan

Water pressure for the shower was atrocious. The mattress had such a dip in it a million people must have slept on it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

Robert

Clean room friendly curtious staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Karen

We were only there for one night but loved the location . There were lots of restaurants within walking distance for dinner . The hotel was clean , the staff both cordial and helpful and the breakfast was bountiful . The spaces for the breakfast and the bar were upscale and nicely decorated . I think this hotel would work for families , couples and solo travelers . I would stay here again .

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

HULYA

Clean room, friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Thomas P

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Louise

A fabulous suite with castle views. A really well appointed room and great breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

David

The room was clean, comfortable and the location was very walkable with easy access to local bars and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Patrick

Perfect location to get around - and Super friendly staff!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Irene

Great staff, location, clean, and nice hotel!

The location was perfect. We were close to many restaurants and the Edinburgh Castle. Everything was so close to walk. The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and professional. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely stay here!!!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2025

Pauline

The best thing about this hotel is the location. The hotel itself is old and tired and

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Susan

Excellent location, wonderful staff!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

David

Modern hotel in old town

Great spot in the heart of downtown

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2025

Lorna

Lovely hotel but a pool would be a great addition.

It was a very small room but had a good air conditioning system which was essential during our heatwave visit (Aug 2025). Lovely staff. The breakfast was a bit disappointing, waffles and pancakes, which I was looking forward to, were both hard and not freshly cooked. The hotel is very well situated in town.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Tracy

The decor was dated, but clean enough. The rooms are really noisy. You’ll hear every time the neighbors close their closet or walk to the bathroom. The “skybar” is advertised but we were told is inaccessible all year because of private events. The area is safe and quiet-ish though. The pillows? Those things are heaven. The bathtub is a bit of a death trap.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Rajdeep

Everything was good.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

maryanna

Room was nice Enjoyed it

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Julian

Excellent to very good condition and cleanliness. Excellent staff. Bathroom was a bit tight with lack of shelving for toiletries etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Brijes

Excellent location and fantastic staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Wendy

Very clean and convenient to city

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Sham

Location is very good. You can see the castle from your room

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Alyssa

Very nice hotel, friendly staff. Beds were very comfortable. Short distance away from major attractions. It is near some strip clubs, but not noisy at all. We had no issues.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Well located at a good price.

Really nice, clean hotel. Well located, within walking distance of major attractions with the added benefit of a bus stop outside for the hop on, hop off service.

Only slight negative was the knowledge and communication of staff at breakfast. My wife is coeliac and the information varied depending on who you spoke to. She ended up using her own cereal to be safe.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Ali

Dream City

Nice place and very close to old city

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Jessica

This was a great choice for our stay in Edinburgh. The breakfast was great as well!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Surendralall

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Yolima

Breakfast was amazing

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2025

Paul

The first room we were put in was very unclean. We were moved to a new room where the curtains we very unclean, they had large dirty marks all over them. I would not stay in this hotel again!!! The manager has promised money back from our stay but also promised he would put this in an email with in an hour. This was over 4 hours ago. Very disappointing!!!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Lisa

Great hotel in a great location

Great stay in a very well located position. Just a 10 minute walk to a tram stop and a stones throw from the castle etc. some took a have castle views.
Staff were all really friendly and I would definitely stay here again

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2025

Julie

The room on first floor was situated over the street with floor to ceiling windows. Getting ready in wee hours was like a cave with window shades needing to be closed for privacy. No mirrors near any outlets for hair tools. Felt like a cave. Stayed at this Doubletree before and other rooms were better. Lived previous visit, this room was meh.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Sarah

A quiet city centre stay

Warm cookies on arrival. What’s not to like? Comfortable beds and such a quiet hotel for a city centre stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Vernadette

Would go back again

It was good. I had a free early check-in. They gave free freshly baked warm cookies upon checkin. The breakfast is good too. In the evening they have free muffins and donuts because of Women’s day. Location is good too.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Cheryl

Great staff & location! View of castle was a plus!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Cheryl

Great stay! Very convenient

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Susan

The hotel is a short walk from an ncp carpark which makes travel convenient. The breakfast options are excellent and whilst the restaurant evening menu is limited, there are good options and the food tastes lovely. Plenty of places to sit, and a good bar. It is easily walkable to grass market and princes street. Staff are very friendly and helpful. This is the second time I have stayed here, and would definitely recommend it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Colin

All good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Willow

The reception staff were all exceptional - very welcoming and friendly. We also loved the fresh warm cookies!
Very convenient for the Convention Center.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Not enough staff. Selling point on website was the view from sky bar which was closed for the duration of the stay. Breakfast was poor quality.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2025

Moudi

Nice lovely hotel around center

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

ENDA

WEEKEND in EDINBURGH

Our stay in Edinburgh was good, the hotel itself was nice and we were happy that we were allowed an early check IN. However disappointed that the room condition was not great, bathroom sink was cracked and bathroom door was very noisy had to put lotion on it to free it up. Breakfast was excellent and the service was very good. Check in and out was great.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Tiffiny

Checking was super easy and fast! We arrived really early and we still had a room ready. Sara was wonderful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

miles

Perfect

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

miles

Perfect

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2025

Adrienne

Definately be there again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2025

Bonnie

Property clean - restaurant good. Staff friendly and professional.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Dyana Pemberton

We will stay again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Joanne

Exceletn location, and Staff very helpfull and nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Tia

Staff was amazing and the hotel was great. I was traveling alone and felt very safe.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

10 Dec 2024

Great hotel but bad experience after a room clean

The hotel is great, staff are fantastic. However, the cleaners left our door on the latch when they finished and so our room was open but thankfully nothing was taken from our room

4/10

Poor

09 Dec 2024

Danielle

Not the best

Good stay but room wasnt very clean. Floors quite dirty and a dreaded hair in bed!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2024

David

Very comfortable, central place to stay

Lovely hotel with everything you could need. Staff were very welcoming and friendly and very helpful with any queries.
Only complaint, which didn’t in any way spoil our stay, was that the room was a bit cool at night and a couple of extra blankets would have been handy.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2024

Janet

We were on the first floor at the front. Extremely noisy especially late at night, no fault of the hotel and they did let one room in our booking of 3 rooms swop to a quieter one.
Location is great for Old Town area and around 15 minutes from station.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Lorna

Family stay

We had a room with a view of Edinburgh castle which was fantastic. Great size of room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Olga

Have stayed before would defo be back

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Perfect location! Friendly staff!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2024

Chris

Room not ready at 3pm check in but friendly staff soon offered us a suitable alternative

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

PRIMO

Great location

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2024

Daniel

The carpet was dangerously dirty, I would wipe a cloth in there and dirt and hair would stick to it, rooms are in terrible shape and they stink. Positive the front desk staff is very nice and efficient and breakfast was a 10/10 with great staff. Even with all of this the hotel is terribly dirty specially the carpet it looked like it had not been truly cleaned for months it was one of the worst I have ever seen

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Aimee

Beautiful hotel

This hotel is in the perfect spot, short walk to both the new and old town! Beautiful view of the castle! Staff were lovely and helpful. Will be planning to come back in the future!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Katherine

Great convenient walking location to many attractions

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Mary

The rooms were very clean and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. If you are reserving a room ask for something at the back of the property as the traffic in the morning was very busy if your room overlooks Bread Street. Not unbearable but I’m a light sleeper! My boys had a room at the back of the property and it was very quiet.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2024

Alberto

The food.at the restaurant was not so good.
Breakfast was fine
The food at the Mondobbo was not great .we returned the pizza but the offered a.refund.we are waiting.Overallservice was very good

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Kevin

It was excellent, wonderful place to stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Leigh

The staff were so friendly and helpful, enjoyed my stay

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2024

Abimbola

Very close to tourist activities . Good breakfast, nice rooms. But no pool, and not much to enjoy if you choose to remain at the facilities.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

David

Absolutely ideal, start to finish. Only wish we could have stayed a bit longer. Thank you to everybody.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Jamey

Great hotel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Judith

Friendly staff! Clean rooms!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2024

Michael

Tour Hotel in Edinburgh

We stayed two nights at the hotel at end of May 2024 as part of a tour of Scotland. The hotel is located fairly close to most of the tourist type attractions in Edinburgh but does not have the charm of older hotels. The room was clean and comfortable and it was quiet at night even though our room looked over the street on which the hotel was located. We ate breakfast at the hotel one morning (it was included with the tour we were on) and the wait staff was somewhat disorganized. The choices for breakfast (buffet or off the menu) were excellent and the off the menu dishes were fine. The one dinner (again, part of the tour) was just ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2024

Martin

Very nice and helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Verified traveler

Great location, view of the castle

Super helpful front desk and amazing housekeeping. Beware of the hostess with the angry face at breakfast. She is the gatekeeper of guests and angrily stops anyone who enters without her permission. She seated my party of two at a narrow table with no place to set our luggage. I put it behind another table and was told I could not leave it there as the table was needed for other guests. There was nobody even waiting to be seated and there were many extra tables. She just didn’t want me to have my suitcase where I put it. Other than the stern-faced breakfast hostess, every other staff member was welcoming and kind.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 May 2024

Larry

Disappointing

Tiny rooms small bathroom good for 1 person not 2, disorganized poor use of facility

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2024

DEBASIS

Good experience

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2024

Vanisha

Great location to explore Edinburgh. The rooms felt a little clinical with not much character, but were very comfortable. Great choice of breakfast.
Good choice of restaurants and bars around and really close to Edinburgj castle. We chose the hotel partly becuase of the sky bar with the view, but this was only open on weekends, and children are not allowed, which had we known we may have chosen a different hotel. Overall a comfortable stay and lovely hotel.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

A D

Do it!

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was immaculate and a generous size. We only had breakfasts but they were plentiful and offered a wide selection.
Situated in a great location near the castle for exploring the city centre. I would absolutely stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2024

Clare

Short city break

The hotels room was quite basic and fairly small for a family with two young adults with us.
It felt more like a premier inn.
Music from the sky bar was quite loud on one of the nights which stopped us all sleeping.
Breakfast was very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Michele

The staff was so friendly and accommodating.
Breakfast was fantastic

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2024

James

Overall we had a good stay but it was disappointing to find the room had not been cleaned properly. There were long blonde hairs and food crumbs on the carpet which you couldn't miss seeing. Mentioned this to reception when we went out and they had it cleaned by our return. Strangely too we'd been allocated a wheelchair accessible room which they claimed was Expedia but I didn't select that option. Not that it was a problem to us to us really but might have kept that option from someone who needed it. The only other niggle was that despite paying extra for breakfast we found they wanted more money on top for some options, like eggs benedict at £8. Really?
Other than that it's a smart, stylish hotel with nice staff in an excellent location for exploring the center of Edinburgh.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2024

Leo

Friendly staff and convenient in hotel location, but cleanliness of carpet in room has to be improved.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Tim

Reception were lovely.
Thank you

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Gerhard

Friendly staff and good location

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

JORGE

Hotel was well located. Few minutes walking to the main roads and the castle. The room are small for a family of 4. That being said everything else was great including staff. Most of them speak other than English language. Breakfast must be paid around $15 per day but they reduce to $12 in you paid in advance.
My only concern was with the carpet. I moved the bed to make the space bigger and carpet was full of things from previous guests.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2024

Marilyn Joan

Great location. Close to major sites. You can see edinburgh castle from the restaurant bar. Staf are friendly and helpful.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

Sunil

Lovely hotel and staff within walking distance to many including the Edinburgh castle. Front desk staff were excellent and can book a cab or offer tips and directions as well. The breakfast option is definitely worth adding. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2024

Allam Putra

Nice stay

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Melody

Very nice staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2024

Trish

Great location. Nice room. Staff were very friendly & helpful.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

22 Jan 2024

Lian

The room was cold especially you want coming back after a walked. Called the reception they did bring us radiation. Seriously for 4* hotel lack for heating.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2024

Brian

Good location to the prime tourist areas.
Hotel was a little tired - had some issues with noise being below the “ Sky” bar. Was a little frustrated at their initial response to correcting the issue but eventually they came around to the right solution. ( but it took energy I don’t want to spend on holiday to get there)
Breakfast convenient and average quality but you can find some fuel there to start the day.
We paid a premium to be there over Hogmanay -and chose the Hilton brand as I use them a lot in my work travels…

Leisure Partner