The Hoxton Edinburgh
Georgian townhouse elegance meets modern charm in Haymarket – with Italian food, a cinema, and the warmest welcome in Edinburgh.
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About
If you're walking down Grosvenor Street in Haymarket, you'll spot a row of elegant Georgian townhouses that have been beautifully stitched together to form The Hoxton Edinburgh. Step inside and you'll find a buzzing Italian restaurant, Patatino, with an open kitchen that feels like golden hour on the Amalfi Coast, plus an intimate cinema and a lobby bar that's perfect for a quiet cocktail. The rooms are a masterclass in cosy design – think soft pink, green, and cream fabrics, glass chandeliers, and Roberts Radios. Insider tip: book direct on their website for free Flexy Time (early check-in/late check-out) and free cancellation. The vibe here is effortlessly cool, blends local charm with playful luxury, and the staff are genuinely warm. It's a five-minute walk to Haymarket station, so you can roll out of bed and be at Edinburgh Castle in fifteen minutes.
Facilities
Dining
The Hoxton, Edinburgh offers an on-site Italian restaurant, Patatino, serving classic dishes made with Scottish produce, along with a lobby bar and a daily breakfast service.
Gym
The hotel offers a fitness center with a gym and workout room.
Full Description
The Hoxton Edinburgh is a boutique hotel located at 5-21 Grosvenor Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5EF, in the charming Haymarket neighbourhood. It is set across 11 beautifully unified Georgian-style townhouses, combining lovingly revived original features with playful bursts of modern design. The hotel features soft fabrics in Georgian-influenced shades of pink, green, and cream, along with glass chandeliers. It has 214 rooms, with options ranging from Cosy (14m², queen bed) and Cosy Up (16m², queen bed) to Roomy (22m², queen bed), Roomy Up (22m², queen bed), Biggy (26m², king bed), Biggy Up (26m², king bed), Snug Single (17m², single bed), Snug Bunk (12m², 2 bunk beds), and the House suite (120m², 3 king beds, sleeps 7). All rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, TVs, electric kettles, free toiletries, and free tea and coffee (with real milk). The hotel is dog-friendly (pets allowed free of charge) and wheelchair accessible. It is a 4-star property classified under Accor Hotels. The on-site restaurant is Patatino, a laid-back Italian-inspired dining room with an open kitchen, serving classic dishes made with Scottish produce and cocktails. The Lobby Bar offers additional drinks and snacks. Amenities include a fitness centre/gym, an intimate cinema, 8 meeting rooms (largest 300m², capacity 250 theatre-style, 170 for banquets), free WiFi, 24-hour front desk, room service, and a business centre. Check-in is from 2:00 PM, check-out until 12:00 PM. Direct booking on thehoxton.com includes Flexy Time (free early check-in and late check-out) and free cancellation up to 2pm the day before arrival. A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival, refunded within 14 days of check-out. The hotel holds a BREEAM In-Use sustainability certification. It accepts American Express, Visa, and Mastercard (cash not accepted). Children of all ages are welcome (aged 13+ charged as adults); no cribs or extra beds available. The minimum check-in age is 18. Parties and bachelor(ette) events are not allowed. The location is a 5-minute walk from Haymarket station, 10 minutes by train from Edinburgh Waverley, and 30 minutes drive from Edinburgh Airport. Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Castle (0.7 mi), Princes Street, the Old Town, Murrayfield Stadium, and the West End. The hotel also highlights local neighbourhood spots such as Panda & Sons (prohibition-style cocktail bar), The Palmerston (whole-animal cooking), Old Pal (neighbourhood bar), Frontiers (independent clothing shop), Port of Leith Distillery, Edinburgh Printmakers, and the Water of Leith Walkway. The Hoxton's values include celebrating cities, collaborating with local brands, welcoming everyone, honest communication, kind gestures, and giving back to communities. Reviews on TripAdvisor give it 4.6/5 (176 reviews, ranked #35 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh) and on Booking.com 8.9/10 (1,014 reviews). Guests praise the stylish rooms, friendly staff (especially Laura, Ollie, Hannah, and Claire), central yet quiet location, and thoughtful details. Some have noted breakfast is a set menu (1 coffee, 1 juice, 1 dish) rather than buffet, and occasional noise from boiler/water tanks or small room sizes.
5-21 Grosvenor Street
Haymarket
EH12 5EF