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Albany Hotel

4.0 star property
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Experience the upscale charm of Ballantrae Albany Hotel, near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Enjoy a drink at the bar, connect with free in-room WiFi, and take advantage of laundry services, luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Albany Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QY

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Calton Hill
    Calton Hill
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barony Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Conan Doyle
    3 min walk
  • Cask & Barrel
    3 min walk
  • The Basement
    2 min walk
  • The Street
    2 min walk

About this property

Albany Hotel

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Princes Street
Close to Royal Mile and Grassmarket, Albany Hotel provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Laundry services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Albany Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Digital channels, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Albany Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Albany Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Albany Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Albany Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Omni Centre Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. St. Andrew Square and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Albany Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 257 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really good stay loved the location and the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ninder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location, lovely perid property and big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms are spacious, clean and quiet. The staff is extremely helpful. The gentleman ( wish i had gotten his name)manning the reception desk when i checked in was so nice and took my suitcases to the room. Top floor in a walk up! Above and beyond! There are so many places to shop and eat within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would stay here again! Check in was quick and easy. They were available for anything we needed. Room was nice and big. Was able to walk everywhere from the hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet but close to tram, buses, restaurants and cafes.Spacious clean, comfortable rooms. Very helpful staff. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

sheridan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated room, cozy with a large bathroom which was lovely. Helpful, friendly staff. Could do with a blanket or two for extra warmth instead of putting the heating up in the room and nicer smelling cleaning liquid for cleaning the bathroom but these are small things. The most useful addition would be breakfast. It was a great place to stay in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is in a great spot—quiet but extremely walkable for city center
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for shops,bars,restaurants local transport, good size room with plenty of wardrobe space, clean and tidy. Pleasant staff,helpful also took care of our luggage once we checked out before our return journey
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, located 10 min away from the city centre on a lovely quiet street. Situated very closely to the National Portrait Gallery on one side and a fantastic small Scandinavian bakery on the other. The staff was very friendly, the room was very big and clean and the beds were comfortable. There were some occasional noise from the room above (floors were squeaky). Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect distance to everything we wanted to do. A short walk to the Royal Mile, easy access to the airlink route and lots of restaurants and cafes very close! Very quiet and comfortable room with plenty of space. Staff were lovely also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay lovely hotel with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good location and comfortable bed. The reception staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spotless and staff were lovely and very helpful 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Teresa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely and has a wonderful history. The staff was friendly and helpful. Claire esp went above and beyond! Internet was spotty and inconsistent. The rooms were very warm and temp couldn't be adjusted easily. Location in New Town and near the tram made getting around very easy. Plenty of coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and a mall nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Marcelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel lots of character nice restaurant friendly stuff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious and quiet room. Very friendly and helpful staff — reception desk staffed 24 hours. Great location for exploring Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and convenient hotel for getting around the city Big rooms, engaging staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities nice period property great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Juliana Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was okay. For a freshly refurbished hotel, the walls were quite stained and dirty. My biggest downside of the room was the lack of a safe. I have never been to a hotel anywhere without a safe. The location is quite central to the rest of the city. The staff is nice, but there is no elevator and they do not offer help to transport your luggage- so if you have a bad back or something of that effect, you should probably reconsider this property. The bed was comfortable and clean, and the housekeeping staff was wonderful. Not a 5 star hotel by any means, but gets the job done.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, room was clean and comfortable definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable rooms, well furnished with necessary amenities, very helpful friendly staff, great location with easy access to the city, bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ángela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel room went beyond my expectations, the room was very spacious and clean. The toilet was amazing including a bath and a shower which definitely made my stay even better. I was very impressed with the quality of the hotel for the price paid. It was only 10 mins walk from the train station. I will definitely recommend and I will be booking here soon again. Only thing to improve: there was no fridge and there was a missing piece in our toilet sink but none of this affected our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026