On Morrison Street, between Haymarket and the castle, Point A Edinburgh Haymarket offers 3-star rooms with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. It is practical if you want a functional base for exploring the city on foot.
Location and getting around
Both Edinburgh Castle and Haymarket station are about a 10-minute walk away. The Grassmarket is about 15 minutes away.
Allow about 20 minutes on foot to the Royal Mile, Princes Street and the National Museum of Scotland. If your train arrives at Waverley, it is about 25 minutes on foot. Calton Hill, at the east end of the centre, is about 35 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
There is a bar, a shared lounge and 24-hour reception with luggage storage, useful on your departure day if your flight is in the afternoon. According to the property, the staff speak several languages. For breakfast there is a buffet or continental.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to leave your bags in storage and make the most of your last day.
- Practical if you want a functional room with air conditioning.
- Ideal if you would rather walk to the castle than to the Royal Mile.
- Worth a look if you travel for work and a desk and good connection are enough.
Good to know
- Arrival is from 15:00 until midnight.
- Check-out is before 11:00.
- There is no sign of a restaurant: for dinner you will need to find somewhere on Morrison Street and nearby.
For more options, see Edinburgh.