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
30 March 2026
Perfect for a great birthday with the family.
Lovely hotel with lovely staff and an excellent standard of hospitality. The staff were so accommodating to various requests from the family regarding my birthday and I'd absolutely recommend the hotel as a great place to stay .
Maybe a slightly larger selection of vegetarian options on the dinner menu?
27 March 2026
Exceptional
The service was excellent. The staff were amazing. The architecture of the building wrapped us in a feeling of warmth and belonging. The range of wines is appropriately extensive. As was the malt whisky. Breakfast was very good, and very filling. 10 out of 10!
24 March 2026
Perfect stay for what I wanted
Lovely building & room . Staff at reception super friendly ☺️ Great burger for dinner
Can’t think of anything
16 March 2026
Loved it on the whole but that came at a price I was willing to pay
Our suite was amazing. Breakfast is good very fresh and cooked to order. Interesting history to it was once a lunatic asylum. It’s a beautiful old building just outside the city centre.
Honestly it’s expensive particularly in the evenings restaurant. Staff on the whole were very good but the service on our evenings meal was incredible slow and at the time the restaurant was empty. Even though it has a lift this does not go to the upper floors they have lots of steps to them.
16 March 2026
Close to historic centre, great for weekend away
Sam was fantastic, great recommendations and super friendly, we had an amazing weekend away.
11 March 2026
Lovely boutique hotel. Friendly helpful staff, thank you
small size of hotel.
I am sad to say that both me and my friend noticed unpleasant smell (unhygienic smell somewhere in the breakfast area/tables. Its the kind of smell where surfaces have not been wiped with clean cloths. Very off-putting for a dining area. Sorry to have to say it but I offer it so that you can improve it for other guests. Easily rectified!
8 March 2026
A nice classy place to stay while seeing Edinburgh
Brilliant location and the hotel felt a little special once inside.
The only reason to have a little moan was the AC in our suite was noisy even when turned off.
1 March 2026
Comfortable and relaxed stay in a lovely hotel.
The staff were fantastic
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28 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything was great - location, staff, room, food, and bar. Would stay again.
27 February 2026
An excellent hotel in an unbeatable location for all the major sites in Edinburgh
Excellent location. Friendly efficient and helpful staff. Dinner in bistro very good. Breakfast excellent.
There is no parking at the hotel. The recommended car park is some distance away and quite expensive.
26 February 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful decor, very warm welcoming staff
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23 February 2026
Cute hotel, great value and location
Cute hotel, great value and location
21 February 2026
Very enjoyable trip to Edinburgh, staying at Hotel du Vin
Clean, comfortable and well located with excellent breakfasts
21 February 2026
Will stay again
Lamps too dim to read in bed
17 February 2026
Great stay in a great location with staff that really care
Location in old town,staff was super friendly
Airco was not working through the night
17 February 2026
Lovely one night stay.
We love the Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh. Great location, beautiful rooms, and fabulous restaurant.
Everything was great.
16 February 2026
A great stay in Edinburgh
Breakfast was excellent the bed was exceptionally comfortable and the staff were quite wonderful
13 February 2026
Would recommend this hotel to my friends
Very nice and you felt you were looked after
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12 February 2026
Exceptional
Location ideal to explore the old town
8 February 2026
Very good
Room temperature much too cold with draft...
6 February 2026
Exceptional
Real cute place close to all the old parts of Edinburgh!
6 February 2026
I didn't want to leave.
The staff were amazing and really looked after me as a solo traveller. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them. Massive shout out to maya 👏. I loved the room. Perfect size, nice and quiet, and clean. The food is also amazing, have dinner here and you won't be disappointed. I was so sad to leave.
The bed was uncomfortable as it felt like it was dipping and that I was lying at an angle. I told the staff and they tried to sort it for me. It was slightly better afterwards.
4 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything. It was close enough to the city centre without the hustle and bustle. From the kerb side appeal to the rooms, staff and the calming ambience of the decor, it was well worth a stay
3 February 2026
The perfect cosy bolthole in the middle of a hard winter in a beautiful city
One of the loveliest and most magical hotels my girlfriend and I have visited. The room was quiet and comfortable and luxurious. Everything from the courtyard to the bar and restaurant just screamed welcome and ‘this place is a bit special’
Could have done with a decent coffee maker in the room
3 February 2026
Amazing, great staff and such a nice bar
Amazing front of house staff, great breakfast. Staff were so attentive and welcoming. Hotel is in a great location. The suite was amazing, the bath was so deep and I loved the entire stay.
1 February 2026
It was a really enjoyable stay, and great to be so close to the Royal Mile and the castle
Eggs Benedict for breakfast was great. Our evening meal of Chateau Briand plus a bottle of red wine for two people was excelient.
The full British breakfast needed to be hotter and the black pudding needed a bit longer in the frying pan.
1 February 2026
Great location. Great stall. Lovely breakfast.
We got stuck in Edinburgh during the snow in January and managed to book the hotel du vin. Dog friendly as we had our well behaved dog with us. Staff couldn’t have been better. Roxy got a mat. Bed. And a bag with treats. Poo bags and a ball in it. Places to walk her were a stones throw away. Staff set us up a table in a little private dining area so she could be with us for breakfast. Lovely room. Had a fantastic time.
All was good
1 February 2026
Very welcoming and comfortable
Full of character. Interesting decor
31 January 2026
A lovely stay at hotel du vin and y it
Very attractive building tucked away in an excellent location.
Bit cold.
30 January 2026
Great customer experience from the start.
Clean, intimate, friendly
30 January 2026
Excellent location, amazing staff, atmosphere and dining.
Hotel du vin - the Errazuriz suite was perfect, enormous bed, his and hers showers plus a roll top bath and Bluetooth sound system. Only suggestion would be having soaps near the bath as the shower ones were fixed to the wall. The breakfasts are to die for too
Only suggestion would be having soaps near the bath as the shower ones were fixed to the wall.
29 January 2026
Ideal cosy hotel
Warm friendly reception staff who always said hello when I walked past. Beautiful comfy room. Overall vibe of the hotel was lovely, ideal location very close to the activities I wanted to do. I liked the extra security of the gate being closed at night time.
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28 January 2026
Fabulous
Staff
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24 January 2026
Fabulous
Superb location .. friendly staff and a beautiful riom
23 January 2026
Best for money and value
I liked the room, cleanness and service.
Not having a car park. Although there us one nearby.
17 January 2026
Exceptional
Perfect location but quiet Staff so attentive Stunning decor and beautiful rooms
17 January 2026
A lovely few days away for a romantic break. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to going again in the future
Liked everything about it
15 January 2026
Exceptional
The bedroom was very comfortable with a wonderful rain shower. Breakfast was wonderful and delicious.
13 January 2026
Great location in the old town, nice decor and very nice restaurant
Location and de or
Room was a bit cold. Difficult to manage temperature
12 January 2026
A lovely experience
The suite was nice and very comfortable. Staff were super helpful and location was okay
No grumbles. It was all good
11 January 2026
Pretty good value for money, excellent location, nice modern feel.
Great location in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Very nice modern hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room, great powerful rain head shower.
Only slight irritation was the creaking floorboards when people moved about upstairs directly above the room. Otherwise couldn’t fault anything.
11 January 2026
A wonderful birthday stay ❤️
The hitel was exceptionally clean, the deluxe roo. was extra special with both a walk-in shower and a roll top bath.
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7 January 2026
Exceptional
My partner and I ended up staying at this hotel completely by chance after our flight was unexpectedly cancelled in our very special day. We decided to come to Edinburgh on a random five-hour trip, and we could not have been luckier with our choice of accommodation. From the very beginning, the hotel team were outstanding. They contacted us before arrival and helped organize everything, which took away all the stress. A special mention must go to Abs, who truly made our stay unforgettable. Abs was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive, always going above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The hotel itself has a wonderful charm and character. The building is beautiful and has a unique, cozy atmosphere that you don’t often find in modern hotels. The décor, the layout, and the overall vibe create a warm and relaxing environment. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared. Everyone we met was welcoming and friendly, and the level of customer service was easily five-star. The breakfast was absolutely amazing – fresh, delicious. Thanks to this hotel and especially to Abs, what began as an unfortunate situation turned into one of the most incredible experience we had. We are so grateful for such a memorable experience and will definitely be coming back again. A true five-star hotel with exceptional staff. Thank you so much
6 January 2026
Exceptional
Great place
6 January 2026
Great stay over Christmas staff were impeccable
Service was great and really clean rooms
5 January 2026
Exceptional
Sophisticated hotel, excellent room, very comfy bed, lovely food.
Nothing to dislike
5 January 2026
Exceptional
Staff very friendly comfortable clean bed decor was lovely
5 January 2026
We had a lovely stay in this nice located hotel. We were lucky to find a place last minute.
The location in old town is very central yet quiet. The room size is quite big compared to other hotels.
Nothing in particular. Because it is an old renovated building the only problem is the sound insulation. You can hear everyone that is walking in the corridor.
4 January 2026
Absolutely amazing!
The bath in the bedroom
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' 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

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1 April 2026
Great location, wonderful staff, I would highly recommend this hotel!