The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Princes Street

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December 2025

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January 2026

3 restaurants, breakfast served - The Balmoral Hotel (Edinburgh)

Indoor pool - The Balmoral Hotel (Edinburgh)

Deluxe Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk - The Balmoral Hotel (Edinburgh)

Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk - The Balmoral Hotel (Edinburgh)

Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk - The Balmoral Hotel (Edinburgh)

Near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel offers a luxurious stay with 2 bars, a fireplace in the lobby, and an indoor pool. Unwind at the onsite spa or get energized at the gym - previous guests rave about both experiences.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Valet parking
24-hour room service
10 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Rollaway/extra beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker

$406 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Why we love this property

Fine dining experience

Indulge in culinary excellence at 3 restaurants, including a Michelin-starred venue. This hotel boasts 2 bars and serves a full breakfast.

Luxury sleep experience

Premium bedding and dressing gowns envelope guests in comfort. The 24-hour room service and turndown service add to this hotel's luxurious charm.

Room options

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Dec 5 - Dec 6

Tomorrow

Dec 6 - Dec 7

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Executive View Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Designer toiletries

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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Pet-friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$280 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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About the area

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 24 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Balmoral Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures, and Number One, one of 3 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The helpful staff and bar get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 187 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
- Express check-out available
- Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- On-site valet parking (GBP 40.00 per night)
- On-site garage

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
3 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
24-hour room service
Water dispenser

Travelling with children

Children's menu

Working away

10 meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1902
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Local culture and ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

Smart television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Turndown service
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Number One – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 1-star Michelin rating.

Brasserie Prince – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Palm Court – This restaurant only serves light fare. Open daily.

Bar Prince – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

SCOTCH – On-site bar. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Parking

Valet parking costs GBP 40.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Balmoral Edinburgh

Balmoral Hotel

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balmoral Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Balmoral Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 40.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Balmoral Hotel and nearby?

The Balmoral Hotel has 2 bars and a spa, as well as an indoor pool and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around The Balmoral Hotel like?

The Balmoral Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.