Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
by the TopOfHotel team
Hampton West End is a 4-star with free breakfast baked into the rate — genuinely strong value for the Hilton standard.
Hampton West End is a 4-star with free breakfast baked into the rate — genuinely strong value for the Hilton standard.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms are clean and decorated in the modern Hampton by Hilton style that brand regulars know — comfortable beds, good-quality linens to Hilton standard, a tidy bathroom and air-con that does its job. Some rooms get pleasant, quiet city views, and reviewers note how genuinely quiet the rooms are for resting. The one thing to watch: water pressure in some rooms can run below par, so tell the front desk the moment you notice it and ask to switch.
Food and amenities
The free breakfast is what sets this place apart. The buffet runs hot — eggs, sausage, bacon — alongside several cereals, fresh fruit, milk, and a self-serve waffle maker guests are especially fond of. More than a few reviews say a hot waffle in the morning is a fine way to start the day, and the overall quality lands better than people expect from a budget-friendly brand under the Hilton umbrella. Beyond that you get the Hampton basics: free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
Location and getting there
The West End sits a fair way from the Old Town but stays comfortably walkable — around 12 to 15 minutes to Edinburgh Castle, and just 5 minutes to the EICC. Haymarket Station is about 8 minutes away, so onward trips across the city or out to the airport are easy. The neighbourhood is far quieter than Grassmarket and the Old Town — good if you want a calm night's sleep and would rather skip the pub noise.
Things to know before booking
This is the West End, so you're farther from central Old Town than the other picks here — fine if you don't need to be in the thick of it, less ideal if you do. A handful of reviews flag low water pressure in some rooms, worth raising at check-in. And there's no pool or spa — the value here is the rate and the breakfast, not facilities. It fills up fast in August during the Edinburgh Festival, when prices across the city climb, so book early.
Our take
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End suits couples and families who want the Hilton standard at a price they can actually reach. The quality free breakfast saves real money, and the quiet West End makes for proper rest. If being dead-centre in the Old Town isn't the priority, this is better value than a lot of options in the same tier.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Breakfast is included in the rate — a full buffet with hot items and a continental spread, and the self-serve waffle maker gets called out again and again in reviews.
- The staff land the first impression; reviewers single out how friendly and attentive they are on arrival.
- Rooms are clean and modern, held to the Hilton standard guests expect from the Hampton brand — comfortable beds, good linens, a tidy bathroom.
- The West End is quiet — a real plus for travelers who actually want to rest, well away from the pub noise of Grassmarket and the Old Town.
- Location works for business too: the EICC is about 5 minutes away and Haymarket Station roughly 8, so getting around the city or out to the airport is easy.
- It sits in the West End, farther from central Old Town than the other options here. Edinburgh Castle is still walkable at about 12 minutes, but you may want a bus for the longer hauls.
- Some rooms have low water pressure — a recurring complaint in a handful of reviews. Flag it at the front desk straight away and ask to switch rooms.
- There's no pool or spa; the draw here is value and a good free breakfast, not resort facilities.
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Insider Tips
- Make the most of the free breakfast — get there for the self-serve waffle maker, the item guests rave about most.
- Book well ahead for August: this is one of the better-value rooms in the city during the festival, when prices everywhere spike.
- If your room's water pressure is weak, tell the front desk immediately and ask to move — a few guests have run into it.