Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh

Braid Hills Hotel - A Victorian golf-view hotel with free high-speed Wi-Fi, nearby parkland, and event spaces

Set on Braid Road, this 3-star hotel (7.7/10 on Booking.com) features 71 individually designed rooms, including deluxe and signature options with views of Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth, or Braidburn Valley Park. The 1886 Restaurant serves seasonal Scottish cuisine in a conservatory-style dining room, while The Edinburgh Bar & Lounge offers light meals until 9pm. Guests can access Braidburn Valley Park's 11 hectares directly from the property, and Liberton Golf Course is 8.0 km away. Braid Hills Hotel provides free 10G fiber Wi-Fi, event spaces for up to 140 guests, and pet-friendly rooms (maximum two dogs per room). Public transport stops outside the hotel connect to Edinburgh city centre in 20 minutes.

Pros

Deluxe and signature rooms offer panoramic views of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

Direct access to 11-hectare Braidburn Valley Park with walking trails.

Free high-speed 10G fiber Wi-Fi throughout the property.

On-site restaurant serving seasonal Scottish cuisine with panoramic park views.

Frequent public transport links to the city centre (8-minute drive, 20-minute bus).

Cons

Some rooms face interior areas without scenic views.

The restaurant stops accepting dinner orders at 8:45pm.