About this property

Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and features a lively bar which overlooks the Bruntsfield Links park. The shopping precinct of St. James Centre is only 1.3 miles from the the hotel. Free WiFi and an en suite bathroom are featured in each room at Black Ivy. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee services are also provided in every room. The property is a 9-minute walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, while Usher Hall and The University of Edinburgh can both be reached in a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy the boutique shops and cafes in the vicinity, or explore the historic Edinburgh Castle which is less than a mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location in green park area of city. Good buses and an easy walk into Edinburgh city centre. Nice bar and great food. All staff super helpful with reservations and taxis.
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were so lovely, especially the evening bar staff! The hotel is gorgeous - clean, tidy and so beautifully decorated. Nothing is too much trouble.
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was modern and very clean. Bar/restaurant area was bright and lively. Staff were great and both dinner and breakfast were very good. Can highly recommend.
Paola
Germany Germany
The hotel, the restaurant, the food and the entire staff
Guilherme
Portugal Portugal
The atmosphere was amazing! The rooms were big, modern and clean and the overall appearance was great. We decided to have dinner downstairs in the restaurant / bar and that also didn't disappoint. I will be planning to come back for more nights.
Cheryl
Australia Australia
Staff rooms location food most of all the atmosphere second to none it was a pleasure being in the surroundings of people enjoying where they work Shout out to Forbes and everyone else who attended to us
Marina
South Africa South Africa
Good restaurant , delicious breakfast. Nice design,
Panos
Cyprus Cyprus
The staff was excellent and always ready and available to help.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel, staff were friendly and efficient
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location for us. Clean room/bathroom. Friendly staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Black Ivy
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Black Ivy

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Black Ivy takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.