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Elegant Georgian accommodation in the centre of Edinburgh

Comprising two magnificent Georgian townhouses in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, Nira Caledonia is a quirky blend of architectural grandeur and modern interior design. Far from shadowy or grand, expect an easy going, yet smart and comfortable feel where an emphasis is on providing the bounty of Scotland with locally sourced produce in Blackwood's bar and grill. There's also a superb selection of single malt whiskey in the bar and indulgently comfortable accommodation.

The rooms and suites at Nira Caledonia are bright and airy, some with floor-to-ceiling sash windows that flood the rooms with light. Each one is beautifully decorated in sophisticated shades of brown and cream with rich, eclectic furnishings and splashes of colour in scatter cushions. The overriding factor here though, is the warm and friendly service specifically designed to make guests feel at home and totally pampered.

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Nira Caledonia is superbly placed, just a ten-minute walk from Princes Street. Take a walk around New Town to appreciate the wealth of Georgian architecture with its cobbled streets, impressive pillars and sandstone block facades. Then, head towards the old part of the city to see the castle, the cathedral, galleries and the boutiques along the Royal Mile.


Enjoy your stay!


27 Rooms |  5 Floors |  1 Restaurant | 

4.6 /5

500 reviews

City

City Centre

Honeymoon

Honeymoon

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic

Historic Hotel

Our rooms

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Townhouse Petite


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Townhouse Grand


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Junior Suite


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Ratings

Quality Assured

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Global Rating

4.6 /5

4.6

500 reviews

SLH Club Rating

4.8 /5
4.5 /5
Tripadvisor score 4.5

4.5

1840 reviews

SLH Club Reviews

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel


5

comfortable room and attentive staff

chocolate and card for birthday

By Ruth Jun ’24 Trip Type Couple


5

great room and great location

large room and great views, location and staff were great

By Roy Feb ’24 Trip Type Business


5

perfect Wee Double

Another lovely stay , my fourth visit. the Wee Double was perfect for a solo traveller for one night. and great views

By Alison Sep ’23 Trip Type Business


Nira Caledonia, United Kingdom

4.8

(based on 31 reviews)

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel


5

comfortable room and attentive staff

chocolate and card for birthday

By Ruth Jun ’24 Trip Type Couple


5

great room and great location

large room and great views, location and staff were great

By Roy Feb ’24 Trip Type Business


5

perfect Wee Double

Another lovely stay , my fourth visit. the Wee Double was perfect for a solo traveller for one night. and great views

By Alison Sep ’23 Trip Type Business


5

Great location Great hotel!

Relaxed in bar with a local beer.

By Joshua Jul ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

Smart Personal Place

large room, good breakfast

By Klaus Jul ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

A four star boutique hotel with a five star staff

Another glorious stay at Nira Caledonia. Even though I have stayed here before, the impeccable service provided by the courteous staff never ceases to amaze me. They are welcoming, attentive and helpful above and beyond what one would expect of hotel employees. Will definitely be looking to stay with Read more[SPLIT]Read lessyou again when I next return to Edinburgh!

By Christopher Jun ’23 Trip Type Business


5

Nira Caledonia is a lovely place to stay. A historic with updated rooms and bathrooms

Stockbridge is a wonderful neighborhood to stay and walk around in

By Donna Apr ’23 Trip Type Friends


4

A very pleasant and quiet hotel about 10 minutes walk uphill from Princes Street

Very pleasant and courteous staff. Although the restaurant was closed on the evenings we were staying there were plenty of restaurants within an easy walk both towards George and Princess Street and in the other direction towards Stockbridge. Small, intimate and relaxing hotel.

By David Jan ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

Wonderful hotel...highly recommended!

Rarely can I say a hotel stay has been absolutely faultless but this was the case at the Nira Caledonia. From the early checkin, warm welcome through to the exceptionally bright, spacious and luxurious bedroom, great breakfast and early checkout. A wonderful experience. Thank you!

By Guy Dec ’22 Trip Type Couple


5

Perfect

It is better than I remember from my stay many years ago! Delicious breakfast and both stays were upgraded despite it being busy season in Edinburgh.

By Karin Aug ’22 Trip Type Individual


4

A tranquil resting place amidst the buzz of Edinburgh.

The staff that I encountered were very helpful and smiling like nothing was too much trouble.

By Katie Jun ’22 Trip Type Individual


4

Comfortable and well decorated boutique hotel. Staff very nice and accomplished.

No elevator.

By William Mar ’22 Trip Type Couple


5

Great place to stay in Edinburgh

Lovely stopover in Nira Caledonia. Welcoming atmosphere, comfortable room and excellent breakfast.

By Robin Sep ’21 Trip Type Couple


5

Love the location

The Stockbridge neighborhood was fantastic. Cheese monger, Italian restaurants, wine bar! Nira has wonderful customer service and that small boutique hotel vibe. FYI-no elevator so you may need to request lower level.

By Kenneth Sep ’21 Trip Type Couple


5

ideal location

great venue for exploring Edinburgh, delightful accommodation, friendly service, great breakfasts

By Vivienne Oct ’20 Trip Type Couple


5

Friendly staff, extremely helpful.

Staff made you feel special, very helpful with amazing service, great single malt small batch whisky that the hotel have bottled specially is very good!

By Jonathan Sep ’20 Trip Type Couple


5

Second stay at the Nira Caledonia and high standards are maintained

The staff as usual are exceptional: helpful and polite.

By Guy Feb ’20 Trip Type Couple


5

Enjoyable stay, pleasant helpful staff

On arrival our bags were taken by a friendly young man who offered to write down the names of some bars and restaurants in the area which he would recommend. This he did and we ate in two restaurants in Stockbridge which is a few minutes walk from the hotel and they were lovely. A big thank you to this Read more[SPLIT]Read lessyoung man!

By Stephen Nov ’19 Trip Type Couple


5

Great hotel, great location and great service

This was our 2nd stay at this hotel, it is in a great location just a short walk from all the main Edinburgh attractions, the hotel service is really good, the staff are very helpful and welcoming. Room was large and clean, great breakfasts with a good selection - evening meals are also very good.

By Mark Nov ’19 Trip Type Couple


5

One night stay in Edinburgh

Stayed one night before our cruise from Rosyth. Chose the Nira Caledonia as its quietly located but within easy reach of the city centre. Booked a garden room to ensure we would have plenty of fresh air if hot in summer and was delightful with a small terrace overlooking the garden which we could access Read more[SPLIT]Read lessdown a few steps. Large room with sitting area, bathroom and separate jacuzzi bath. Dined at the hotel and the food was excellent as was breakfast and the service. Have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

By Pat Jul ’19 Trip Type Couple


5

Just far enough away from (yet also close to) the tourist track

A very conveniently located hotel on a quiet street with courteous and very able staff.

By Christopher Jun ’19 Trip Type Business


4

Very well in a relaxing way!

The staff was very professional and above all prepared to satisfy customer and they are good in problem solving

By Santo May ’19 Trip Type Couple


5

Very kind and cozy hotel, in a quite area near to the old city.

Very kind and cozy hotel, in a quite area near to the old city. Staff is very kind (a special thanks to Gatis and Rita for their support and assistance). The breakfast is very very good, with fresh products and a wide range of choice. The rooms are comfortable and full of amenities.

By Santo May ’19 Trip Type Couple


5

Excellent experience

We were greeted at the door and were made to feel most welcome throughout our stay. The room was wonderful, the staff were kind and helpful and we were able to relax and enjoy our stay in Edinburgh. We were given helpful advice and saw much of the city.

By Andrew May ’19 Trip Type Couple


5

High end room and service

The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from Princess Street in a beautiful area. We stayed for a couple of nights. Room was spacious and well equipped. Really liked the Ruark radio just like we have at home! Service was excellent throughout. Not overly fussy but efficient.

By David Apr ’19 Trip Type Couple


5

Your personal town house in Edinburgh

The Nira Caledonia is like your own personal townhouse in the centre of Edinburgh. There are not many facilities but this is more then compensated by the location, quality of the rooms and especially, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. Highly recommended.

By Guy Mar ’19 Trip Type Business


5

Great relaxing overnight stay

Staff very friendly and extremely heplfull, lovely personilsed welcome card in our room along with a bottle of fizz on arrival.

By Charlie Oct ’18 Trip Type Couple


5

Fantastic luxury

Super helpful early check in and our suite was fabulous. So many nice touches and great service. Peaceful location in a huge old building, but with all the modern touches you'd expect

By George Oct ’18 Trip Type Couple


4

Unusual arrival procedure at this SLH with a informal desk operating as a reception area. A little disorganised, however after initial uncertainty , the staff were very helpful and friendly.

A lovely upgrade to a bigger room

By Tricia Oct ’18 Trip Type Couple


5

Great weekend break

Lovely hotel and service, we had a suite on the ground floor level, room was very clean and spacious. Breakfasts were very good and we also had a very nice evening meal there one night. Hotel is located slightly out of the centre of the city, but this is not a problem, its only a 10 minute walk away Read more[SPLIT]Read lessfrom Princess Street. If you get a chance have a walk around Stockbridge which is local to the hotel, very nice coffee shops, restaurants, shops and a local market - also a very nice walk along the river.

By Mark Oct ’18 Trip Type Couple


5

A lovely hotel

A really well appointed hotel. A little bit out of the way but still an easy walk to everything. The room was HUGE !! Really HUGE, and so comfortable. The welcome from staff was lovely and warm and I really felt quite at home. Breakfast was great and the service very good. There are no elevators Read more[SPLIT]Read lesswhich does make getting heavier and multiple bags up and down a bit of a challenge but the staff are really helpful with that. All in all a really lovely hotel and an enjoyable stay.

By Jeffrey Oct ’18


Key Features

Free
Free Wi-Fi
Bar
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant

All Hotel Features and Services

  • Concierge desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Same day dry cleaning
  • Wakeup service
  • Wedding services
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bar
  • Family friendly
  • Fire safety compliant

All Hotel Features and Services

  • Concierge desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Same day dry cleaning
  • Wakeup service
  • Wedding services
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bar
  • Family friendly
  • Fire safety compliant
  • Full service housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Security
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Room service
  • Room service - limited hours
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets not allowed

Blackwoods Bar and Grill

Served Meals: Breakfast At Blackwoods Bar and Grill the cuisine is natural- fresh and often organic- with ingredients farmed- caught- raised or bred in Scotland- The menu style reflects Scottish and international specialities- True to our name- we use charcoal to grill our meat- fish- poultry and game- Our Josper Chargrill oven cooks at high temperatures to retain foods natural moisture and flavour- With over 25 Scotch whiskey blends and single malts- the restaurant also focuses on local flavours-

Blackwoods Edinburgh

Served Meals: Breakfast, Dinner We serve local and regional cuisine- making sure to trace the provenance of our food- focusing on fresh- seasonal supplies. Keeping food miles to a minimum- we offer succulent Scottish dishes with an Italian twist and our restaurant has been awarded the Taste Our Best accreditation.

Location of your stay

Hotel Address

Nira Caledonia

6 and 10 Gloucester Place

Edinburgh

EH3 6EF

Scotland

United Kingdom

Check in:

1500

Check out:

1100

What3words location:

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Where is it?

8.5 miles to airport Edinburgh Turnhouse

55 miles to airport Glasgow International

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