New Town / Rose Street

hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Rose Street

★★★★★

hub by Premier Inn is the budget answer to Edinburgh's very expensive city-centre real estate: small rooms, smartly designed, in locations a full-size hotel could never afford. The Rose Street hub sits in the New Town just off Princes Street, on the narrow pedestrian street that runs between Princes Street and George Street and is famous for its pubs, restaurants and small shops. From the door you are a couple of minutes from Princes Street Gardens and the castle views, a short walk from Waverley Station and St Andrew Square, and about fifteen minutes on foot from the Royal Mile. The rooms are compact and honest about it. A standard room is around eleven square metres, with a double bed, storage underneath, a slide-out desk, touchscreen controls for lighting and temperature, a forty-inch TV and a powerful shower. Bigger rooms, around fourteen square metres, have a king-size bed you can get into from both sides, more storage and a larger desk. All rooms have air conditioning, which is rare in Edinburgh, free Wi-Fi and a mobile room key, and there are accessible rooms. Some rooms have a window; others have a light box or light well instead, so check when booking if natural light matters to you. Breakfast is continental, with pastries, fruit, yoghurt, porridge and juice. There is no car park, and the hotel encourages public transport. Guest reviews mention self-service check-in machines rather than a full-time desk and limited luggage storage, so this is best for independent travellers who want a clean, central, efficient bed and plan to spend their time out in the city.

Who is it for? Solo travellers, couples and friends who prioritise location and price over space, especially for short city breaks. The rooms work well for two people travelling light; families and anyone with large suitcases will feel the squeeze, and the bigger rooms are worth the small extra cost. If you are arriving very early or leaving late, check luggage storage arrangements in advance, as reviewers report limited space.

The neighbourhood: Rose Street is one of the New Town's liveliest little streets, with traditional pubs, cocktail bars and restaurants from casual to smart. Walk one block north to George Street for the grander bars and shops, or one block south for Princes Street and the gardens. The Scottish National Gallery, the Scott Monument and Calton Hill are all easy walks, and the tram along Princes Street connects to the airport. Rose Street can be busy in the evenings, especially at weekends, so ask for a quieter room if you sleep lightly.

Value: hub rooms are priced below most central hotels, though rates climb steeply in August, when every bed in the city is in demand, and around Hogmanay. Booking a saver rate early secures the best price. Edinburgh's visitor levy, five per cent of the room price before VAT for the first five nights, applies to stays from 24 July 2026. For a central, modern room at a budget price, with air conditioning and a strong shower, it is one of the smartest choices in the New Town.