excellent location, with close proximity to Arthur’s seat and the beautiful hills and fields beneath, which made for a stunning evening walk and all less than a 10 min stroll back to the hotel. The room was clean, comfortable and well-equipped with complimentary soaps and shampoos etc. Bed linen of good quality and the bed itself extremely comfortable and meant I had a really good nights sleep. Staff extremely friendly and professional and the service is efficient and fuss-free. Good variety of choice in the continental breakfast ~ a cooked breakfast would have been nice and I would have been prepared to pay extra for this option. The free car park attached is such an added bonus and something I have not encountered in Edinburgh before. I’ve already booked to return later in the year and am very much looking forward to it.

I didn't expect too much. I was hoping for a nice clean hotel but it was that and more. The rooms were spotless and big. The staff really welcoming and helpful. We arrived earlier than check in so they took our bags and the same on checkout. Our flight was later in the evening so they took care of our bags while we had some time in the city. We had a lovely continental breakfast each morning which was included in the price and everything was fresh and really tasty with a really good selection of food. Plenty of buses near by for easy access around the city. Would definitely recommend for a comfortable convenient stay in Edinburgh

We had 2 single beds pushed together which i know is the norm but one bed was higher than the other so a little uncomfortable at times.

The room was lovely, the bathroom great with a big bath and great big massive walk in shower (You could of held a disco in it). the bed was very comfy and so where the pillows. the bus into town is just around the corner with lots of busses one after another.

when unpacking i opened the drawer next to my bed and found a sex toy and a large tube of lube obviously left by a previous guest. Now we can laugh about it ... but REALY. (Staff need to check the room ). The bar and restaurant was closed for refurb so a let down there. The continental breakfast was made up of cheap store bought options not good quality at all.

The Scottish guy on Reception was excellent - professional but welcoming and friendly. The continental breakfast (included in the room rate in my case) was very good in terms of service, choice and quantity. We had a "small double room" which was fine as we didn't spend much time in the room - Shower was good. Location was excellent too - we walked into central Edinburgh which was a c.25 minute walk as the whole weekend was dry, although plenty of buses will take you straight into town, with an excellent Indian restaurant (recommend the Voujon) as well as a few Italians and others all within a few minutes walk of the hotel. Overall an excellent choice for visiting Edinburgh.

The room was spacious and tastefully decorated, with a wide and comfortable bed. Everything was impeccably clean, and we appreciated the complimentary cookies and tea/coffee. The breakfast was of good quality, offering a nice variety of fresh fruits, ham, cheese, croissants... On our last day, since we had an early departure, the hotel provided us with a take-away breakfast. The hotel is conveniently located near bus stations, offering great connections to the city and the main train station, although it’s about a 20-minute easy walk to the city center. 2 golf clubs are also within walking distance, making it an ideal location for both city exploration and golfing. Overall, a fantastic experience!

There’s so much that went right with this stay that it’s hard to list it all. Out of all the places I’ve visited, this one far exceeded my expectations. I knew it would be nice based on the photos and reviews, but experiencing it firsthand was on another level. From the warm, professional welcome at check-in to the seamless departure, every detail was spot on. The staff were outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the stay enjoyable. Breakfast was first-class, setting the perfect tone for the day, and the added bonus of off-street parking—an absolute luxury in Edinburgh—made everything even better. Without hesitation, I’ll be rebooking next time I’m in the city.

Cannot fault this location or it's staff

We liked everything! Aurora on reception was very friendly and super helpful in answering all of my questions throughout our stay. She is truly an asset to the property. Also, the lady in the breakfast room both mornings was super friendly and smiley and nothing was any trouble for her regarding breakfast (I'm really sorry I did not get her name 😞) Breakfast was great! A nice selection of continental items, tea coffee etc. The hotel is a lovely old building with charm. Free parking a big plus! We liked the location as it is nice and quiet but close enough for a 5/10 minute bus ride to the centre. There are plenty of shops and a really nice pub at the end of the road for food and drinks. We enjoyed being able to be close enough to the hustle and bustle but far away enough to enjoy a quiet night's sleep. Also a taxi from the town less than a tenner at the end of the night when can't be bothered to wait for a bus is more than fair. Don't hesitate to book here if visiting Edinburgh!!

Small thing is no cooked breakfast but this is very clearly outlined when booking and we did not book here expecting a fry up as this was already explained when booking the room.

The location is awesome, it is right next to the bus station with numerous buses that can take you to the city centre. We had a smaller room on the ground floor, but it was spacious enough and supplied with everything you need. The entire hotel has a victorian vibe and if you are expecting the newest furniture and decore at a 4 star hotel you will be disappointed. But the bed was comfortable and everything was clean so it suited us! Good food!

They had a problem with the dining area so we had room service, we had to fill out a form to choose what we want for breakfast, but even though we were given the right to choose, the breakfast was pretty random and we got a few things we didnt order and didnt get the things we wanted, however the FOOD WAS GOOD!

A gem in Edinburgh. Location is very good, very close to the cebtre from the Newington area. It is accessible by frequent buses. The rooms are cosy and pleasant. Toiletries are topped up and changed every day as well as coffee/tea facilities. The hotel is spotless! Breakfast is delicious too, you can find anything from toast to cereal to croissants. Staff iare super sweet, they make you feel welcome in an instant. The self check-in procedure is very simple too if you arrive late at night. Thank you Salisbury Hotel! We miss you already and if we ever return to Edinburgh we’ll book you again. Thank you also for going the extra mile for our honeymoon. We appreciate.

Nothing.

Room was good, breakfast was fantastic (best continental breakfast I had) and the service was phenomenal all around from checkin to breakfast to checkout. It is also a straight walk from the train station which was great.

Cons: the shower-- it would just spill into the rest of the bathroom and flood it, since there was no door. Also the sink would clog. The neighborhood is very quiet but unfortunately you will be able to hear people in the neighboring rooms, I found this out in the middle of the night when it sounded like my next door neighbors were playing pool on the wall.