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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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In the heart of Edinburgh, Old Waverley Hotel offers a welcoming stay. Enjoy traditional Scottish fare at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With helpful staff and perks like luggage storage and concierge services, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for exploring nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is $252
includes taxes & fees
$210 per night
May 4 - May 5

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,445 reviews
The price is $220
includes taxes & fees
$184 per night
May 4 - May 5
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About the neighborhood

Map
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dome - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at Old Waverley Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cranstons, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 85 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests should be aware that access to this property requires climbing 27 steps to the first floor reception area. The hotel has lift access to every floor above reception. Guests with luggage may ring the bell for assistance.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1848
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 27 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Dining

Cranstons - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Old Waverley
Old Waverley
Old Waverley Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Hotel Old Waverly
Edinburgh Hotel Waverley
The Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
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Old Waverley Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Waverley Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Old Waverley 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Old Waverley Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Old Waverley Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Old Waverley Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Old Waverley Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cranstons.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Old Waverley Hotel like?

Old Waverley Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
View
Bed
Restaurant
Train station
Lobby
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was very good with a variety of options and a reasonable price. (62 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served good food and offered a nice breakfast buffet. (6 reviews)
  • Airport transport was extremely convenient with easy access to the airport bus/tram and airport shuttle within walking distance. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

6/10 Good

Brilliant location to Waverly station
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Birthday in Edinburgh.

Love this hotel. The views of Edinburgh are amazing. The staff are always friendly and the hotel itself is fantastic. Food is spot on too.
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel

The hotel was very clean and inviting. Very central to ev6we wanted or needed to do The staff are friendly and attentive. Our double room was basic but clean and comfortable. Only gripe was that the bathroom sink was great if youre 7ft tall, a tad too high for a 5ft 5in woman. Perfect for our short stay.
Diane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location.
Tania, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location in the city
william, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant views of Princes Street and the castle. Comfortable lounge area. Wonderful location.
Beryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was in a great location. Near the station and between the old town and the new town. Our loo was a bit noisy and there was no view but the view at breakfast was excellent. Staff were so friendly. Great breakfast and lovely cocktails. Will definitely recommend.
Tracey, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old Waverley Hotel Jan 2025

Good stay, great location. Room as expected, would have liked Smart tv for more options, a must nowadays. Bar and restaurant comfortable, food good and staff excellent. Would return
J L, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Location Clean Rooms

The hotel was a bit old but in good condition. Reception was very friendly and helpful. The location of hotel was amazing at the heart of the city center, very close to almost anywhere. Probably will stay again
Hilmi Yener, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great older hotel near everything

Great older hotel near everything. Bed was comfortable, the room average size for an older downtown hotel. Breakfast was a good, typical, UK hotel breakfast.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location

Our third time staying at this hotel. It cannot be beat for location, has an excellent breakfast buffet, and a well-stocked and well-priced bar/lounge area for afternoons and evenings.
Maria Miland, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay with great bed and pillows. We were unfortunately woken up at 06:30 with a fright by window cleaners during our stay.
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

One of the best in Edinburgh.

This is quite an old hotel but it has a certain homely cosy charm to it. The rooms are pleasant and inviting. Staff are very helpful and polite.
razwan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had very good value for money

Very well-located. It was directly after new-year celebration, the hotel offered a good price. Everything was fine.
Eriks, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff
Tianshu, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Acceptable for the price

For the price it was perfectly acceptable. Really well located. Bedroom was bigger than expected. Its an old building so had old building problems but every hotel in Edinburgh has the same issues. If on a budget would stay again.
adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Christmas trip

Lovely hotel. However, rooms are a little dated, this wouldn't stop me going back. We opted for breakfast and this was very nice, plenty options and very fresh. This was priced at £15 per person, on reflection a very reasonable price.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff.
Bill Myron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Was a fab stay lovely hotel lovely staff. Room was lovely and clean. Just the trafgic noise a little busy late at night .
Sally, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 night stay.

The hotel and staff were excellent - I cannot fault anyone at all. However, when I booked I thought I was getting a room with a view of Princes Street - maybe I made a mistake? Apart from that, all was great. Thank you.
Anthony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location between Old Town and New Town, close to the train station and walking distance from main attractions.
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with an easy walk to the station and Old Town. Breakfast was reasonably priced and delicious. The room was spacious and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.
Natasha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Reasonable hotel

Convenient location for public transport but noisy due to room overlooking Xmas fair and noise from trams. Staff were helpful. Breakfast buffet was good with a number of options.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, helpful staff and reasonable accomodation. Virtually opposite the Scott Monument and on the arterial road (Princes Street) with Waverley station an easy 5 minutes walk away and good tram/bus links to the airport. 5 mins past Waverley Station, you've walked onto the Royal Mile leading to Edinburgh Castle at one end with Holyrood Palace at the other. Friendly and assistive staff at the hotel with reasonable standard of breakfast buffet and range of evening meals. Small bar and seating area. I thoroughly recommend this hotel as an alternative to the big name hotels.
Nicholas, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff are great: gracious, helpful and always available to assist. But the rooms are overheated and have poor ventilation and fresh air. The very first room I stayed in was incredibly hot…the second room was an improvement with a window that could open albeit the view was walls with pipes and the final room had heating that was more comfortable and controllable. The bar staff were excellent as were the reception staff.
Jane, 3-night trip