Nira Caledonia

The experience was beyond perfect! I mentioned it was my birthday and got an upgrade to a beautiful room with lovely treats and a sweet card! I felt so special and delighted! The two reception staff were extremely polite, kind, and friendly, as was the lady who served us at breakfast. The room was spotless, the décor is amazing, and the location is in one of the most beautiful and charming neighborhoods in Edinburgh. I loved absolutely everything. Thank you for making my special moment even more memorable!

Wonderful if short stay at this lovely Hilton set in leafy Stockbridge in Edinburgh.|All staff were very welcoming and friendly. Bed was super comfortable. Room was spacious and well equipped. A fan in the room kept us cool and was definitely appreciated. |Staff were happy for us to store our luggage early and it was in our room when we arrived. Lovely bar/ restaurant below. Bottles of water available if needed at no cost. (Gold perk?)|Thank you to manager and his team for a great stay!!

My stay at Nira Caledonia was truly unforgettable — a charming boutique hotel that felt like a hidden gem in the heart of Edinburgh. From the very beginning, the manager reached out before my arrival to make sure everything was perfectly arranged, which instantly made me feel cared for. Upon arrival, the staff were genuinely kind and welcoming, making every interaction feel personal and sincere. My room was beautifully decorated with classic Scottish charm — every detail was elegant and thoughtfully chosen. I was deeply touched by the lovely birthday card and the delicious box of chocolates they surprised me with; such gestures made my vacation feel incredibly special and memorable. The hotel’s location in Stockbridge was wonderful — a stunning, authentic area just an 11-minute walk from New Town. It’s surrounded by everything you could need: a Sainsbury’s supermarket, cozy cafés, great restaurants, and even artisan cheese shops. I truly appreciated their attention to detail — from the high-quality Nespresso coffee to the luxurious L’Occitane toiletries, both among my favorite brands. These thoughtful touches made my stay extra comfortable and relaxing. Although it’s a boutique hotel, it was impressively peaceful, and the rooms were perfectly sound-insulated for a restful night’s sleep. The only point to note is that there are no elevators, which might be challenging for elderly guests or those with mobility needs. However, the team ensures everyone feels comfortable and well taken care of, offering accessible rooms and exceptional service. Nira Caledonia made my vacation so special and memorable — I would return in a heartbeat. A perfect blend of historic charm, modern comfort, and heartfelt hospitality. I left with the warmest memories and can’t wait to come back!

Wonderful weekend, the hotel is located perfectly as its around a 15 minute walk into the city so out of the way of the main hussle. Room was lovely, had the jacuzzi suite which was fantastic after a days walking. Beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was incredible. Highly recommend.

Excellent hotel. For a little city break with family or friends, or even as a solo i couldn’t recommend more than to come to this hotel. It’s slap bang in the middle of everything you need no matter which direction you go all within walking distance especially if your like me and family who love to walk. ||The food was lovely. Haven’t tried the dinner service (but heard it was really good!) The breakfast was spot on every morning whether it was the buffet or off the menu, even whipped us up some sandwiches the night before as we had to leave early for a trip the next day and couldn’t make breakfast.||All the staff were exceptional, welcoming and friendly especially the two lads we mainly saw who worked the front desk and one at the bar of a night (never got their names) always answered our questions and very chatty which creates a good environment with any guest.||The rooms were good, as we were always out the whole day on tours or just walking around Edinburgh we didn’t book the better rooms they have as there was no need. But still a good room to come back to and sleep in after being out all day ||Overall 10/10 accommodations and if i ever come back to Edinburgh we wont hesitate to book this hotel again

This is a very nice hotel that we enjoyed staying in for 3 nights. Stairs are not our favourite and this was the main downfall. The restaurant not being open at night was another issues and when you ordered a drink at the bar there were no crispy or nuts on offering either free or to be purchased. The bed was super comfy and the wifi was great. It's is a good healthy uphill walk from the town where you can partake on tours or just enjoy Edinburgh. There are some restaurants behind the hotel - the Porter will give great directions. Room cleanliness was superb and the room was centrally heated. We would stay there again.

This is a lovely hotel in a perfect Edinburgh location near water of Leith and Stockbridge. The rule of the day is steps ! The hotel has lots , our petite town house double was on the top floor of the second house but gave stunning views and a a quiet location . Only 15 mins from princes st but next to the trendy Stockbridge area with the excellent Scran and Scallie restaurant and independent stores, there is also a really good farmers market on a Sunday . The hotel is friendly and the staff are excellent . We ate there one night and the food was beautifully prepared and for Edinburgh reasonably priced . Hotels in the city are not cheap and this one is no different but overall excellent value for money . Our room had a bath , fridge kettle and espresso machine . Rooms were very clean and well serviced each day .

A great small hotel! Not too far from downtown, but in the quiet residential area. The good: - friendly and accommodating staff - location - overall design and feel The not so good: - our room was extremely small; and we didn’t get upgraded even as Hilton Gold members. - no AC in the room, the only way to adjust temperature is to open the window - no elevator, all stairs.

What a sweet boutique hotel within walking distance of Edinburgh! The hotel was for sure an old world charm with all the modern amenities available. The rooms were small but it was packed with all the modern amenities!! The breakfast was wonderful and fresh and the wine the perfect touch to take October room after walking the streets of Edinburgh in the evenings. The concierge at the front was very helpful each time we had a question. The only thing I could possibly suggest is adding some type of water seal to the shower door. While taking a shower water just poured out from the seem at the bottom. Other than that the bed was comfie, the curtains perfect for keeping out the light late at night and the hot water kettle a sweet touch for making the first pot in the morning or a late night chamomile!

This hotel is terrible. The room was poorly lit and the shower leaked allover the bathroom floor. The staff was unhelpful/ unresponsive and the breakfast was skimpy and unappealing. Overall, not worth the money.

These are some of the friendliest and hospitable hotel crew I've come into contact. We arrive at the hotel, only to find out there was a hotel fire two weeks prior and Priceline had cancelled our reservation only hours before arriving. Lee and George at the front desk spent over 30 minutes to get Priceline to rebook our reservation with another hotel (as Nira didn't have rooms available). After finding no help from Priceline, Lee and George showed us a smaller room downstairs that worked out perfectly for us. The location was perfect, right close walk to all the places you want to try out. The rooms were very clean and recently upgraded to make you feel right at home. The free breakfast choices were amazing as well. We loved Edinburgh and would def come back to stay at Nira.

A very beautiful hotel in one of the best locations in Edinburgh (Stockbridge). Literally down the road is a high street with excellent restaurants and drinking spots, an Aesop and some shopping. It's a short walk to the river and close to a pretty common. The breakfast comes included and it's really great- you can get a 'made to order' hot breaky or just stick to the cold buffet (cheese, salmon, cereals, very good break selection and fruit/yoghurt). All of the staff here are next level good and will help you in anyway that they can. The bathrooms are varied sizes, some are really small and a little pokey but clean and modern. They come with l'occotaine toiletries. Amazing. A really good selection of extras including some slippers. The bedrooms themselves start kind small depending on which room you book but they are, again, clean and really cosy. I found mine a little too hot but they moved me to a different room which I could sleep with a window open. Each room comes with a pod coffee machine, kettle and the bigger rooms come with an iPod player. There is also usb charge stations in all rooms- you just need a chord. Some of the back rooms have an insanely beautiful view over Edinburgh. Book direct on their webpage and receive a complimentary have bottle of champagne.

My first review of 2013, and it's a good one, so let's hope this is a sign of things to come. As you may know, I have a bit of a beef (if you pardon the pun) about steak places in Edinburgh. Too often, the preparation of the our wonderful Scottish beef leaves a lot to be desired, and certainly doesn't match the quality of the ingredient. In the Nira Caledonia's lovely hotel restaurant, we found the best steak that we've comes across in Edinburgh, so far. Sourced from Perthshire supplier, Highland Drovers, what they serve is Highland cow. The depth of flavour of their fillet was quite exceptional. In addition to this, they prepare their steaks on a Josper charcoal grill, which is a serious piece of cheffy kitchenware. I ate the pheasant, and it was also extremely good. We had a really good elderflower, prosecco and mint cocktail, which started off the meal, beautifully. And the soup, a prawn bisque was first class, too. The restaurant, to date, has almost solely catered for those staying at the smart boutique hotel. However, the secret is out, and people should really give this place a go, next time they're looking for beautifully sourced meat, seafood and game, in very smart New Town surroundings. Overall, we said: "the Nira Caledonia was an absolute gem. They have a few execution errors to brush up on, but they have the potential to be one of the finest hotel restaurants of their type in the city. Certainly their steak is excellent, and alone merits a visit. The service is friendly and accurate, their wine list comprehensive and very reasonable, and the stylish dining room is packed with elegant New Town charm. I'd heartily recommend a visit to the Nira Caledonia at your earliest convenience."

My husband and I stayed here for during our babymoon and had a fabulous time! The room was a comfortable well appointed! It was furnished with modern amenities while maintaining, it's old world charm, our room had a great view of the garden and it was quite nice to be able to look out the floor to ceiling window in the morning while sipping on a cup of tea. My only complaint was that there were no elevators to take us to our rooms and we had a bit of luggage since we were traveling for two weeks! The room was a bit small, but that is to be expected with a boutique hotel. The staff at the front desk was extremely helpful when we had an issue with our credit cards and had to call our bank from overseas! They made great recommendations as to where to go for dinner and which historical sights were worth the visit! The complimentary Scottish breakfast was excellent, the service was quick and the food selection was vast, I was told that everything on the menu was sourced locally, which you could really taste. It's truly a great way to start off your day. I highly recommend the smoked salmon and eggs, it was simply divine. The dining room is busy in the morning, but I'm glad we were able to take our time without feeling rushed, go earlier if you want a quiet breakfast. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay, I wish Nira Caledonia was a little closer to all the attractions, but it was fairly simple to get a taxi back to our room! We would definitely stay here again, if we are ever back in Edinburgh!

A warm and comfortable hotel in converted old townhouses. It has a friendly and hard working staff that took pains to help us. We were on the top floor in a small, beautifully done room during unusually hot weather and they moved us to a garden level suite that had great skylights to let air in. Both rooms had bathrooms with towel heaters. The smaller room had a fancier shower/jacuzzi tub with rain shower head. Each room is different here. Our one dinner at the hotel was good with a good selection of Scottish produced foods. Just ask for meat to be a bit more rare than you would ask for in the US and it should be perfect.

After reading a great review of this place in ion magazine me and the girlfriend decided to visit and were not disappointed. Our staters of mussels and venison carpaccio were amazing and the steaks we had as mains were out of this world. Could not manage desserts after the mains but will be going back to try them some time soon. If you want steak in Edinburgh this is the place to go. Kyloe is great but too busy and just not that Intermit. I'm certain to be coming here for some time.

Showed up and found they had cancelled our reservation 2 days before. Said our room was now "out of order". We booked through Expedia, so am guessing they cancelled our room vs others who booked directly at a higher rate. No word from anyone ahead of time. So now we're frantically trying to find a new hotel on a Saturday in June. Also, this hotel is a bit far from town down a fairly steep hill, so if you stay here, plan on taking a cab whenever you go out. Additionally, it's 3:00 and other guests are now arriving and being told there is a hold up in getting rooms available. Doesn't seem like they have there act together. Would highly recommend finding somewhere else to stay.

Look no further. This boutique hotel is wonderful. Very charming. Excellent neighborhood. Fabulous breakfast that was included when I booked. The staff especially Josh and George went out of their way to help make dinner recommendations and reservations. Nice added touch.

Gorgeous hotel in a great location. It's a bit of a walk to get to the Royal Mile and castle, but it's a beautiful walk. The continental breakfast is delicious - way better than any continental breakfast I've had elsewhere, and the restaurant's dinner is delicious, too. The staff is very friendly and eager to help. Always a plus in my book that they're willing to hold your luggage if you arrive before check-in, or if you want a few more hours in town after check-out but before you leave town.