The DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is a 4-star hotel on Bread Street, in a building from 1892 at the foot of the castle. It has a brasserie, a bar and rooms with views of the fortress. It is a good fit if you want the Old Town and the conference centre within easy reach.
Location and getting around
Bread Street is near the Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle is about a 5-minute walk away and the Grassmarket about 10. You reach the Royal Mile, the National Museum of Scotland and Princes Street in about 15 minutes on foot. The two railway stations are a similar distance: Haymarket about 15 minutes and Waverley about 20.
According to the property, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is about 400 metres away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are contemporary in style, with Egyptian cotton bed linen, a private bathroom, a hairdryer and a kettle with tea and coffee. Some have a view of the castle.
The Bread Street brasserie serves classic cooking with Scottish beef and fish, and the Monboddo bar has leather armchairs and a cocktail menu. Breakfast can be continental or a full Scottish, with gluten-free options.
Who it suits
- If you are going to a conference at the EICC and want to walk.
- If you need a gluten-free breakfast.
- If you want to be at the castle entrance first thing.
- If you prefer a well-known chain with its own restaurant.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and you can stay in the room until 12:00. Wifi and parking are not listed among the facilities: ask if you need them. If you want to see more similar hotels, go to 4-star hotels.