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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile vs Black Ivy
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile and Black Ivy in Edinburgh: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Edinburgh — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile (71.83/100) and Black Ivy (70.87/100) are separated by just 0.96 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Choose Black Ivy
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile | Black Ivy |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 86.70 | 92.30 |
| Value | 65.30 | 51.87 |
| Location | 90.98 | 71.55 |
| Comfort | 64.20 | 81.80 |
| Services | 40.00 | 55.00 |
| Overall | 71.83 | 70.87 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Black Ivy takes Reputation by 5.6 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile takes Value by 13.43 points — noticeably ahead.
Location: ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile takes Location by 19.43 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: Black Ivy takes Comfort by 17.6 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Black Ivy takes Services by 15 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
EUR 196
Standard Room with 2 Single Beds
Black Ivy
EUR 235
Small Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantWifi in all areas
Only Black Ivy
Family roomsParkingRoom service