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Black Ivy Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Japanese garden
Daily full breakfast (GBP 15.50 per person)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$266
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Park View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1DU

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 4 min drive
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montpeliers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bennets Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Golf Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Roast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Black Ivy Hotel

Upscale hotel near University of Edinburgh
Located close to Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Grassmarket, Black Ivy Hotel provides a terrace, a fireplace in reception and a bar. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, Black Ivy, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 32.80 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Black Ivy

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1869
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and from GBP 10.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 32.80 per day (5 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available

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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Black Ivy Hotel Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Is Black Ivy Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Ivy Hotel?

As of 20 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Ivy Hotel on 29 June 2025 start from AU$265.85, including 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.

What time is check-in at Black Ivy Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Black Ivy Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Black Ivy Hotel located?

Located in Tollcross, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 21 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 25 minutes.

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Black Ivy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 314 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stacey de Sa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a stunning stay, my favourite hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel, perfectly located with amazing staff! Ben makes amazing cocktails and Domenic will hep you with any recommendations ( we meet him at breakfast (amazing restaurant food and service) We will come back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, very comfortable rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean room. Staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was beautiful which created an amazing ambience, the staff were attentive and friendly, we felt relaxed and would deffo return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden Gem great location lovely boutique hotel amazing service delicious food and great atmosphere . staff are very attentive excellent excelled our expectations great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Comfortable room and easy online checkin. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in a beautiful part of Edinburgh, the hotel is decorated stylishly with an eclectic mix of art and fixtures. The staff are friendly, the room was lovely with a pretty view across the back gardens of buildings on the row. Breakfast was amazing and the service was excellent. I'd definately recommend this hotel and will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would have ranked higher. Loved the room. However if your not able bodied - there is a lot of stairs to get to room. Our room was also directly above the bar. Loud dance music on sat night and then the rest of the nights not as loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a treasure. The room was clean and comfortable. We dined in the hotel and the food (and cocktails) were excellent and a lovely Christmassy feel. Most of all the customer service was exceptional. A brilliant few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with excellent service. The bed linen and bed is super comfortable and the bar and restaurant areas are clean and stylish!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very comfortable and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cozy with high ceilings. The bar and restaurant below had fantastic food and drinks. At night, it is a lively seen filled with locals (though this did not disturb any early nights we had)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen m

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful boutique hotel

Fabulous boutique hotel. Staff were so wonderful. The rooms were comfortable, the wifi worked the shower was great and the location also fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Staff were amazing, food was great, room was lovely but had a massive draft from the window. Hotel is very relaxed and not formal which is refreshing. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite expensive, a little pretentious but very comfortable, great location and excellent staff. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel - will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in perfect locatinn. We had a loveky stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room, spacious, bright, furnished with quality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quirky place, very comfortable bed, relaxed and refreshed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern and artsy hotel with stunning views

Black Ivy is a lovely hotel in the center of Edinburgh right next to the Meadows. Its interior and exterior design is wonderful and artsy, with photography in the hallways and rooms. It's really a gem. Our room had a gorgeous park view out to the Meadows and onto the lovely skyline of Edinburgh. The room was clean and modern and had all the amenities (shampoo, shower gel, hair dryer, etc) and it is ecofriendly. The staff is excellent and super helpful. We had a great stay. The Xmas decoration was quite special.
Black Ivy in Xmas Decoration
Whimsical art-deco lamps add a special touch to the outside seating area
Park view from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent location and value for money. Staff all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023