Hotel du Vin, Edinburgh
Expert reviews
“This boutique hotel in the city center is just a few minutes’ walk from nearly every tourist site. Each room has a custom-made sleigh bed and a hand-sprung mattress, but the hotel’s best feature might be the ultra-cozy, tartan-carpeted whiskey “snug,” a cozy room, all too tempting on a gray Scottish day.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Edinburgh.
“Leave it to one of the U.K.’s most forward-thinking chains to convert a Victorian-era asylum into this understated luxury property that feels steeped in history and lore despite its contemporary decor and trappings, like the fairy-lit archway you enter through.”
“This hotel has all the hallmarks that make the Hotel du Vin brand so popular, with a big emphasis on wine and bistro dining, while still giving a sense of place with touches of tartan and exposed brick. The railway station, major tourist attractions and festival venues are all within convenient reach.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Excellent breakfast
All you need to know
Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is a luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. It is located in the historic and picturesque Old Town, a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. This stunning hotel offers an unforgettable experience with its unique blend of French and Scottish styles.
The hotel features an impressive range of luxurious amenities, including an in-house bistro and bar offering an extensive selection of fine wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails. There is also an award-winning spa, a cigar terrace, a private cinema, and an outdoor terrace. The hotel offers free WiFi and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Accommodation options are equally impressive, offering both classic and contemporary rooms and suites. Each room has been carefully designed with exquisite décor and modern amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, luxury bath products, and more. All rooms also have a private balcony, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation.
This hotel’s dedicated staff is always on hand to provide first-class service, ensuring guests have a delightful stay. Whether it’s arranging a romantic dinner for two, organizing a sightseeing tour, or providing tailored advice about the best places to eat, drink and explore in Edinburgh, the staff always go above and beyond to meet the needs of their guests.
Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is a stunning hotel offering luxurious amenities and impeccable service. From the stunning décor to the attentive staff, this hotel is the perfect choice for a memorable stay in Edinburgh.
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Recent guest reviews
17 March 2025
Enjoyed our stay very much.
Friendly staff and lovely room.
14 March 2025
Very enjoyable
Breakfast choice very good. Location to city centre good
All good
12 March 2025
Magical
Beautiful
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11 March 2025
Warm welcome & comfortable atay
Location great Receptionist helpfully showed me to my room & explained facilities Comfy bed with lovely linen Quiet restful bar All facilities
Reception a little space restricted Choice of handwash & toiletries - very personal but not my fragrance
10 March 2025
Would definitely recommend this hotel for visiting Edinburgh
Staff were very friendly and helpful, made us feel very welcome. Building is very quirky and old but very well presented, clean and comfortable. Lovely and peaceful stay.
Shower could have been a little hotter and heating system was very noisy, but we didn’t need it at night so switched it off.
10 March 2025
The usual high standard HDV hotel in a good location.
Breakfast the usual excellent HDV standard, lovely dining room. Bedroom lovely, bed superb, interesting city street view. Very helpful reception staff. Good location for strolling to interesting locations. Car park five minutes walk away but could drop off luggage before checking in. Appreciated discount on parking costs.
We do not understand the thinking behind having a bath in the bedroom, where I would not be a pretty sight fully exposed in the morning. But having the shower in the room, as here, just seemed weird.
5 March 2025
Stay for the comfort of the room not for the restaurant or the exterior ambiance.
The location was very convenient. Once you get inside, the property is very nice with a sleek and clean interior. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were very clean.
Google Maps took us to the back entrance so we couldn’t get in but it looked very nice. Seeing the front entrance was disappointing with closed up buildings and graffiti. We also tried the restaurant. The service was very slow. They didn’t have Sauvignon Blanc and the waitress wasn’t sure they had any vodka. It was a disappointment.
4 March 2025
Classic comfortable hotel du vin within 15 minutes of central Edinburgh.
Lovely old building with lots of character. We had one of the suites and it was great - lots of space, sofa, lovely bath and nice big shower. Extremely comfy bed with crisp bed linen. Nice teas, shampoos etc
Breakfast was mediocre and expensive.
2 March 2025
An excellent hotel in a beautiful city.
The location was outstanding, just a short walk to the castle and main city attractions, a little further for the normal shopping etc. The building is lovely and well thought through.
1 March 2025
Anniversary trip
This was an amazing trip beautiful hotel staff were so wonderful and kind ❤ from The youg girl andreeea and to bistro for dinner couldn't fault a single thing, will definitely be coming back .bill and Gill Davies xxx
27 February 2025
February break
Great location, lovely hotel and helpful staff. The restaurant was amazing, we ate both breakfast and evening meal - both were exceptional.
27 February 2025
Exceptional
Late arrival due to delayed flight, arrived at 1.30am the night porter welcomed us in and with out any fuss showed us to our super room (suite ) Restaurant… excellent food & service accompanied by fantastic staff, nothing was a problem, all served with a big smile. (Sam & Helen) Lounge and bar area’s very comfortable, soft lighting with excellent period sofa’s and arm chairs . Location is also perfect. Overall we had a fabulous three night stay, if we go back to Edinburgh again, we will most definitely stay at the Hotel du vin.
26 February 2025
Quiet, comfortable and welcoming.
We had the suite which was excellent. Clean, comfortable and huge! The breakfast was great, the evening meals delicious and the staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. A ten minute walk to the royal mile, the castle, fabulous independent coffee shops, the station and bus services made it a great location.
There wasn’t much not to like!
26 February 2025
Gorgeous hotel.
Location was perfect
I think we were over charged for breakfast on the first night. I think it was an error - I’m going to follow up with the hotel.
26 February 2025
Lovely cosy hotel with super friendly staff. The breakfast was excellent!
The cooked breakfast was absolutely spot on. I had avocado and poached eggs. Very friendly staff and cosy atmosphere to the hotel. Comfortable bed, lovely sheets.
Didn’t love the bath and shower being in the main room as we were two friends who didn’t wish to see each other shower. Also, separating the loo from the sink would have been preferable. Would have loved to have a mirror by the window to use the daylight since there was no window in the bathroom.
26 February 2025
Love night away, very comfortable
The beds were extremely comfortable and the room was spotless
23 February 2025
Will be stopping again
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23 February 2025
Great location, excellent hospitality.
Wonderful location and friendly staff.
21 February 2025
Pricey but worth it
Beautiful rooms, amazing comfortable beds, staff were very accommodating. Couldn’t recommend enough.
19 February 2025
A mini break marvel
Excellent location for exploring Edinburgh, lovely building with lots of character and a nice relaxing bar, comfortable room
I would have liked an armchair in the room, and the aircon/ plumbing was noisy
19 February 2025
It was lovely and staff amazing
Lovely location and design
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15 February 2025
Absolutely stunning stay at hotel fu vin everything was perfect from start to finish! Room was beautiful and breakfast a
Stunning quirky hotel
Liked everything
15 February 2025
Great facility in the heart of edinburgh hidden gem
Beautiful property
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15 February 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location. Good breakfast with choice of hot food. Lovely, comfortable room. Staff were excellent and smiling. We checked out and the hotel looked after our bags for the day and organised a taxi to the airport.
There was nothing not to like!!
13 February 2025
Made my mum and dad feel extra special thanks
Bought for my mum and dad, hotel made them feel extra special guests thanks you x
11 February 2025
At breakfast we had to guess what to do.
Well situated
The lay out of the dining room.
7 February 2025
Love staying here our 3rd time but they have gone too far with putting a price on everything
Location, the hotel is nice and comfortable
Being charged a service charge for dinner. This is unnecessary and uncalled for,considering the price we paid for our stay and for the dinner we had. It is because of this service charge that we will not be staying at this hotel again. We want value for money and good service, but this, to me, is reflected in the price we paid for staying there.
5 February 2025
Very smart and comfortable hotel in a popular part of Edinburgh
Beautiful room, friendly and helpful staff
4 February 2025
Everything was perfect including a night out at the theatre to see Mary Poppins
Everything including a night out at the theatre to see Mary Poppins
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3 February 2025
an amazing historic location
staff were beyond friendly and helpful
3 February 2025
perfect
everything
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29 January 2025
Great hotel in a central location
Breakfast is fab! There is a dark haired girl with glasses working on breakfast and she is an asset to your team. The room was lovely. Just a pity the windows are locked and so we can't open them for a bit of fresh air in the room. I had asked to have them unlocked but I didn't realise, once we closed the window again, it locked. It would be better if you would leave the window keys in the window! The shower and bath were beautiful. It was all great.
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27 January 2025
Excellent hotel in the centre of Edinburgh
An amazing stay..I really can't wait to return.
26 January 2025
Cosy, comfortable hotel
Very clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Excellent food and wine. Would recommend!
25 January 2025
Had a great night
Beautiful property
Liked everything
23 January 2025
Fabulous Christmas at Hotel du Vin. Exceptional staff...
Fabulous staff, very engaging and made Christmas special for 4 if us and the dog ! Really wonderful time, very well looked after and superb location. Could walk everywhere and despite being central lots of parkland to walk in very close by.
23 January 2025
Fantastic
The location was lovely old town vibe combined with a tastefully decorated rustic style. Staff were attentive and helpful without being intrusive . My mum had booked this as an engagement gift. the hotel went out of their way to make sure we felt our celebration was special. On arrival we were welcomed with a lovely selection of delicious cakes and a congratulatory message along with them. We were given complimentary drinks vouchers, dressing gowns and slippers, just added to our lovely stay. The rooms were spacious and immaculate . The stay was comfortable and relaxing. We would come back in a second and definitely recommend to anyone.
22 January 2025
Has to be one of the best hotels in Edinburgh
Stunning hotel, superb food, friendly staff and perfect location
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21 January 2025
Great hotel with lovely staff and will definitely return.
The staff were great and made us feel very welcome. The bar was comfortable with an extra of being able to buy cigars there to smoke in the cigar bothy outside. Lovely touch. Loved our room with bath. Good location and felt private with where the entrance was through courtyard.
Pillows were not our preference - sure we could have asked for a change but we were only staying one night so just dealt with them as it was quite late when we realised
20 January 2025
Stylish comfort in the heart of the city
Room was great; location superb; staff attentive and competent
Trivial, but there were no decaffeinated capsules for the coffee machine
15 January 2025
Very good
Nicely decorated and very well thought out. Room very well equipped.
The room was quite hot at night and window was restricted to very narrow opening.
12 January 2025
Great hotel, spacious room and close enough to bars and restaurants
The room was spacious, the hotel was located a short walk away from the royal mile and was very quiet.
Everything was great
11 January 2025
Perfect
Everything. The staff are incredible. Everyone was so helpful. The best hotel du vin I’ve ever stayed at. Totally fab staff x
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10 January 2025
Should have booked a week instead of 3 days….
Very well-appointed. Clean, modern with a rustic twist. Very close to Royal Mile. Staff incredibly helpful and friendly. Food delicious.
10 January 2025
I’ll definitely be back! Lovely peaceful atmosphere.
Cozy, comfortable, quirky little private seating areas. Beautiful bedrooms/ensuites. Great location.
10 January 2025
A wonderful stay with fantastic hospitality, delicious breakfast and a super comfortable bed
Great location, beautiful hotel with exceptional hospitality
9 January 2025
Fabulous
Great hotel with friendly staff, excellent food, well-appointed rooms, and very comfy beds.
8 January 2025
Very chilled comfortable night
The Hotel is beautiful, i really enjoyed the food and the staff couldn’t do enough for you particularly Sam on the reception desk and the gentleman running the bar ( didn’t get his name unfortunately )
I liked everything!
7 January 2025
Exceptional
Everything, this place became my spot in Edinburgh everytime I'm in the city GEM
No carpark
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Daily housekeeping
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
21 March 2025
The perfect adventure for our honeymoon after 25 years of marriage.