KM Hotel
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 quiet location near Old Town attractions, a proper Scottish breakfast, and the lowest price in our Edinburgh top three. Skip it if you need spacious rooms or dislike a 14-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle.
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This hotel suits budget travellers who want a real breakfast, a quiet street, and proximity to Edinburgh's Old Town without paying city-centre rates. Pet owners are welcome here. Couples or solo travellers will find the rooms adequate.
Skip it if you need generous floor space or abundant storage. Some guests call the layout functional; others find it cramped. If you want to roll out of bed into the Royal Mile's bustle, this quiet residential spot is a 10-minute walk away, not instant.
Location and getting around
The address is 7 Richmond Place in the EH8 postcode, a quiet street that guests appreciate for its calm. Walking times are straight-line estimates: Church of Scotland 10 minutes, Scottish National Gallery 11 minutes, Edinburgh Castle 14 minutes. The property's location score is 9.1 out of 10.
Old Town attractions are within a quarter-hour on foot. If you plan to visit sites farther out, public transport or a taxi will be needed; specific lines are not confirmed, so check options for your itinerary.
What guests say
2,749 reviews give the hotel 8.2 out of 10. Guests like the quiet street, the walking distance to the Royal Mile and Old Town, and the breakfast buffet with hot Scottish dishes, fresh items, and a pancake machine.
The main complaint is room space. Some find the layout works fine; others feel cramped and short on storage. Room size, noise levels, renovation condition, and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so ask before booking.
Price and value compared with our other two Edinburgh picks
The reference price is €121.76 per night for 10 to 12 November 2026, two adults, one room. This is 42 percent below the sample median of €211.72 and the lowest eligible price after we reserved our upscale choice.
Our Best Value pick, ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square, is €282.87 (8.8 score, three stars). Our Luxury pick, Gleneagles Townhouse, is €671.07 (9.4 score, five stars). KM Hotel trades room size and a more central address for a price less than half the mid-range option.
Why it made our top three
We compared 40 eligible properties in Edinburgh. This hotel ranked 24th by review score in the provider sample, but it won the Budget slot because it offered the lowest price after our Luxury pick was chosen, stayed below the sample median, and delivered an 8.2 guest score with useful facilities.
The quiet location, included breakfast buffet, pet-friendly policy, free Wi-Fi, and on-site restaurant gave it enough substance to justify the Budget recommendation despite the cramped-room feedback.
Before you book
Confirm breakfast inclusion, restaurant opening times, pet fees if any, and cancellation terms for your dates. The €121.76 price is a reference for November 2026, not a live quote.
Room size and storage matter: read recent reviews or ask the property directly. Noise, renovation state, and whether your room overlooks the quiet street or a courtyard are not confirmed. Check walking routes to your must-see sights if mobility is a concern.
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Is KM Hotel good value for money in Edinburgh?
At €122 per night it is 42 percent below the city sample median and the cheapest in our top three. You get an 8.2 guest score, breakfast buffet, quiet street, and pet-friendly rooms, but storage and floor space are tight.
How far is KM Hotel from Edinburgh Castle?
Straight-line walking time is 14 minutes. Scottish National Gallery is 11 minutes and Church of Scotland 10 minutes. These are estimates; actual routes may vary.
What do guests like about KM Hotel Edinburgh?
Guests praise the quiet residential street, the walking distance to Old Town and the Royal Mile, and the breakfast buffet with hot Scottish options and a pancake machine. The location score is 9.1 out of 10.
Are the rooms at KM Hotel small?
Some guests find the layout functional; others call the space cramped with limited storage. Room size has not been independently assessed, so check recent reviews or ask the hotel before booking.