ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a central Edinburgh base with a strong guest score (8.8 from about 6,000 reviews) and you can live with small rooms. It is not cheap for a 3-star, so skip it if price matters more than location.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is a 3-star hotel that suits first-time visitors who plan to spend most of the day out. It lists family rooms, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Our data also tags it as pet-friendly and family-friendly, with breakfast available.
Skip it if you need lots of floor space. Guests say rooms are often compact, with limited space for luggage, although some units are spacious. Couples with big suitcases and families with several bags should check the room type carefully before paying.
Also skip it if you want the lowest price in the city. Our Budget pick costs far less, and the details are below.
Location and getting around
The address is 19 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AU. Guests describe it as a central, quiet square near trams, trains, shops and main attractions. Its location score is 9.8, which is the strongest part of the profile.
Distances from the data, as straight-line walking estimates: the Scottish National Gallery is 0.4 km away (5 minutes), the Church of Scotland 0.5 km (6 minutes), and Edinburgh Castle 0.8 km (10 minutes). All three are an easy walk. Real routes in Edinburgh can include hills and steps, so allow extra time.
We have not confirmed street noise at night. Guests call the square quiet, but ask for a room away from the street if that matters to you.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from about 6,000 guest reviews. That puts it 11th of 38 eligible properties in the provider sample by review score. It is a good result, not the top of the list.
The two things guests like most are the location and the breakfast. The continental buffet gets credit for a wide choice of cold items, coffee and fresh food. The listed options are continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, in buffet format.
The main complaint is room size. Rooms are often compact with little space for luggage. We have no data on renovation condition, so we cannot say how fresh the rooms look.
Price and what you get, against our other two picks
Reference prices for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, are not live quotes. In our comparison the hotel is €243.27 per night, which is 15% above the sample median of €211.72. The data also lists a figure of €282.87 per night. We cannot tell from the data why the two differ, so trust the total shown on the booking page for your dates.
Our Budget pick, KM Hotel (3 stars, score 8.2), has a reference price of €121.76 per night. You save a lot, but the guest score is lower. Our Luxury pick, Gleneagles Townhouse (5 stars, score 9.4), is €671.07 per night.
So this hotel sits between the two. You pay more than the budget option for a higher score and a very central square. You pay far less than the luxury option, with 2 fewer stars.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 40 candidates in Edinburgh. This one is our Best Value pick because it has the strongest review confidence at or near the median price. That means a high score backed by a large number of reviews, not just a high score on its own.
It is not the cheapest and not the best rated. It wins because the score, the review volume and the location work together at a price that stays reasonable for the city.
Before you book
Check these points, because we have not assessed them: room size for your luggage, noise, renovation condition, whether breakfast is included in your rate, and the cancellation terms.
If you travel with a pet, confirm the pet policy and any fees directly. Facility availability, opening times and charges must be checked for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square good value?
It is our Best Value pick in Edinburgh, with a score of 8.8 from about 6,000 reviews. The reference price is 15% above the sample median, so it is good value for the location, not a bargain.
How far is it from Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle is 0.8 km away in a straight line, about 10 minutes on foot. The real walk may take longer because of hills and steps.
Are the rooms big enough for luggage?
Guests often describe rooms as compact with limited space for luggage, though some are spacious. Check the room type before booking if you travel with large bags.
Is breakfast good at this hotel?
Guests praise the continental buffet for its variety of cold options, coffee and fresh items. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are listed. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Is the hotel family-friendly and pet-friendly?
Our data tags it for families and pets, and it lists family rooms. Pet rules and fees are not confirmed, so check them with the hotel before you book.