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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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Excellent
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  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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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. 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

  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    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
  • 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

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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, Princes Street, and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens 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. 764 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1201 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible room, Breakfast was fantastic, and the LOCATION was magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HAITAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room comfortable bed cost quite night Staff helpful Breakfast lovable many choices
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everything was walkable. Great fresh breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always use Motel One whereever I travel. Edinburgh branch is also good location and you could explore city center and outskirt easily.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was lovely and the breakfast was wonderful. The use of space and convenience could have been much better but it was a lovely location and the staff did their best
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mellissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, long walk to the room, I wouldn’t say it was great for someone with accessibility issues but the front staff were very helpful. Breakfast was great! Location could not be beat, would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and responsible; breakfast was great, although not included in the room price.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

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

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, the rooms were a little small but they were well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel property is in a great location. Our room was spacious and well decorated, however I found the room to be lacking amenities I would have expected for a hotel of this price point, such as a mini fridge. Also the room had beautiful large oversized windows but didn’t have full black out curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. The property was clean and well maintained. Although the rooms were spartan in decor and size, it was perfect for my stay which did not include a lot of hanging out in my hotel room. I also stayed at the Motel One in Glasgow and at the Motel One in Amsterdam Waterlooplein on this trip. All were great stays. I would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night 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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10/10 Excellent

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation and we had a comfortable stay. The rooms are a little small but were well equipped and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to explore Edinburgh and the location of the hotel is perfect. Next to the train station, a block to catch the tram, a couple of blocks to the hop-on-hop-off. Restaurants, museums, pubs, shops and the Royal Mile all within walking distance of the hotel. The rooms are very nice with a minimalist flare. Very quiet! Bring extra hangers as the closet space is limited. There are no dressers so, plan to live out of your suitcase. The breakfast buffet cost extra but, has plenty to offer (except gluten free options are minimal).
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ELLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean superb room and terrific staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Philip charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have bteakfast, the room was very clean so was the hotel , staff was very nice helpful, polite, we had a very nice stay looking forward to staying again would highly recommend this lovley hotel with lovley people well done
Stayed 2 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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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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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsee

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