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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

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A cozy interior with a view of a historic building, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window. - Motel One Edinburgh-Royal (Edinburgh)
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A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, Motel One Edinburgh-Royal provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room (THE ONE)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(196 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of a building.

Room (THE ONE with view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (THE ONE for One)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room (THE ONE for One)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George 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. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a statue, and a cobblestone square.
    St. Giles' Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a pub named 'Squeez,' and a shop called 'Pink.'
    Victoria Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.
    Grassmarket
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deacon Brodies Tavern
    3 min walk
  • The Milkman
    1 min walk
  • Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
    4 min walk
  • Brewhemia
    3 min walk
  • The Booking Office (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk

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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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • One Lounge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel One Edinburgh-Royal pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel One Edinburgh-Royal allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motel One Edinburgh-Royal located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is steps from Edinburgh Dungeon and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 829 out of 1318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1318 reviews

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8/10 Good

Sheila

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Good value, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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Great modern hotel within walking distance to the whole old town. Very clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

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Nice sized room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and a modern, efficient hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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My only concern with this hotel was it was a pretty long hike from the front desk to our room and it required going up and down some steps to get there. Overall, it's a very nice hotel in a great location with an efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Dave

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Clean and relatively new. Excellent location steps from the train and the Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caryn

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The hotel was clean and beautiful and centrally located for transportation to and from the airport and sightseeing. Buses, trains and taxi's are right across the street! I loved my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sammy

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Great start to our vacation! Staff was very helpful and hotel was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wafaa

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Great breakfast choices. Nice size rooms with AC. Close to train and bus stations and lots of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Jamie

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Great location for Fringe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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The hotel was in a great location. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The lobby was great with large windows in the bar area. You could relax after walking the royal mile with a nice drink. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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My room was a little hard to get to through some winding corridors, but it was large and very clean and quiet. The hotel location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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Exceptional location in old town, in easy walking distance of attractions and very close to Waverley station. Room was clean and serviced daily. It also had a lovely bar area with comfortable seating. Overall, a lovely accommodation for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Velvet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only spent 2 nights in Edinburgh as our holiday came to an end. The hotel was convenient to public transportation and in a great location and offered a very nice breakfast. The lobby was nice and inviting, the staff was helpful and welcoming. The room was clean, small and simple no extra frills, which was fine for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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Incredible room, Breakfast was fantastic, and the LOCATION was magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Janie

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Hotel was very clean. Staff were welcoming on arrival and had no other interactions after check in. I booked a room with a view on Expedia and thankfully, that’s what we were given. I think the price was very high compared to my other BnB bookings on this trip. The hotel is in a very central location to the Royal Mile in Old Town. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ella

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We just loved the clean and well located place with the lovely staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

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The location was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again if I return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

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Great location, decent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ChinniKrishnaNiranjan

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Perfectly located to go do all the touristy things. Sparse amenities but great spot to crash in the night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

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Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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It was a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

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Great location right next to the train station staff were super friendly and helpful. Location is right in the middle of everything. Quiet, rooms are comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was easy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026