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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
  • 14 sq m
  • 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
  • 14 sq m
  • 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
  • 10 sq m
  • 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
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

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

Eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
A short walk from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Old Waverley Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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.

Languages

English

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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cranstons

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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.
  • 27 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1848
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Waverley Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Old Waverley Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Old Waverley Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Scott Monument and Princes Street. Royal Mile and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful, clean and the staff was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10

Best location in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent dining and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice hotel with great location. Very short walk to the train station, tram, and airport shuttle bus. Not far from historic Old Town section. Near numerous dining and pub options on Rose Street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Could not have been more perfect. Would recommend. Staff is super helpful and kind. Exactly where we wanted to be for dining, museums and a lovely park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, amazing location, good breakfast, no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice staff, great location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was a unique old hotel, lots of character. The view from my room was absolutely incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel right across from the train station and bus stops. Perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice hotel very clean food good and very convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel! Perfect location and kind staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Very convenient, buses right out the front door, close to everything. Very warm room but at least they let us borrow a fan and we could open the window. You’re paying for location. Older facility but it had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

In the heart of the City, lovely view from window at night. Clean, comfortable room at an great price and staff were very warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Awesome service with a smile. Hotel is super clean and walking distance to everything. 1 minutes from train station. Will definitely stay here again next year when I come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Brilliant views of Princes Street and the castle. Comfortable lounge area. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location for walking to sights of old Edinburgh. Royal Mile is close! Loud at night with walkers and pub closers. Haha!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

View from our room was very impressive. Cleaning staff was not shy about yelling to each other from floor to floor which could be quite annoying in the mornings. Location was great and very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Great place to stay in the middle of Edinburgh, unfortunately renovations next door to the hotel at 5.45 in the morning disturbed a great sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Good Location, and good prices. Shower was poor and temperature would go from freezing to very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

All staffs are kind and friendly! Accessibility is also nice, all you need to get airport are crossing a road in front of the hotel and ride airlink. Super easy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024