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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with exceptional service from caring staff, in a prime location near Edinburgh's top attractions.

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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is centrally located, offering a warm welcome, a cozy bar, and reliable WiFi. The attentive staff maintains the property impeccably. Enjoy easy access to St. Giles' Cathedral and the shops of Princes Street.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room (THE ONE) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(166 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (THE ONE for One)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. 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

  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    St. Giles' Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Hotel near Princes Street
A short walk from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Motel One Edinburgh-Royal provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 205 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 13.90 per person
  • 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 cable/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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • 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

National rating

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 within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Dungeon, Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley 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. 743 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1164 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was excellent and bar vibes were cool. Enjoyed the window seats looking out over Cockburn St.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic! Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. Rooms are clean, modern, quiet, and beds are comfortable. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was small, BUT it had everything we needed. The staff went above and beyond to help us and were super friendly. The breakfast was AMAZING!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at the Motel One in Edinburgh. The location really can't be beat, and the staff were very helpful in recommending places to check out. One thing to note in Scotland is that in-room fridges and clocks are not common here, so plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. But very basic amenities. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, quiet, cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, amazing views, nice staff and the room was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, location, location… quiet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was great. The staff was very friendly (front desk and housekeeping), our room was nice and clean, and we really enjoyed staying here. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Edinburgh, Motel One is great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast without hot foods. Staff was excellent and focused on pleasant exchanges and were helpful. We were told there would be “welcome water” in the room but there wasn’t and we had to purchase bottled water from the bar. Otherwise, nice and updated. Room was warm, but they brought us a fan to use for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, pleasant and welcoming at reception
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staf was amazing. Very kind and professional. The location was the best. Hotel was decorated very nicely and modern. Hotel was close to everything. It was in the heart of the city. We will definitely go back and recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous boutique, Hotel and wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff at the bar. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to all the main old town attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, wonderful lobby area, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, central location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, great location, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a large room with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026