Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
Set overlooking the Water of Leith, the 178-room Britannia is a budget hotel with some of the lowest rates in central Edinburgh. Though not in the heart of the action, this property is about a 15-minute walk from Princes Street and other attractions in the New Town, and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is right across the street. The restaurant serves a tasty, varied breakfast every morning, but most guests seem to find buffet dinners lacking in terms of quality and variety. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, hairdryers, and small flat-screen TVs, but many have maintenance and cleanliness issues. Additionally, some rooms lack windows. In this price range, the Piries Hotel has an overall higher value, as it’s in better shape and closer to restaurants and shops.
