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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Historic elegance in Edinburgh

Afternoon tea in the elegant Palm Court sets the tone for a luxurious Edinburgh stay. The hotel's Michelin-starred Number 1 restaurant serves exquisite cuisine. After dinner, unwind in the mint-scented steam room or schedule a massage at the full-service spa.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Balmoral) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (J.K. Rowling) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Glamis) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, The Balmoral Hotel is near a train station. Princes Street and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Grassmarket. Don't miss out on a visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Society Bar & Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Haute Dolci
    2 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury hotel near Princes Street
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and 2 bars. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a Swedish massage at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and a Michelin star rated meal. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a steam room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Massage treatment rooms, luggage storage, and a reception hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and 10 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the bar, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 187 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Prince
  • Brasserie Prince
  • Number One
  • Palm Court
  • SCOTCH

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1902
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 45.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

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; 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Balmoral Edinburgh
Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Balmoral
Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balmoral Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for GBP 45.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop 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

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 884 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Unji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, exceptional service, tremendous location, relaxing and well equipped gym/spa area, and the the best breakfast/in hotel bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect! Location is amazing and the staff are incredible and made our stay extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Unji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a dream to stay at the balmoral. The service and staff were beyond exceptional, the location was unbeatable, and the hotel was just luxurious in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and perfect location.Very clean ,excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javorka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top notch service and rooms were majestic. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, amenities, and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, fab facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was exceptional. Brilliant for a festive family trip and the staff couldn’t do enough to make my daughters feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was elegant in every aspect, great location for sightseeing and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Nicely decorated hotel. Clean and tidy room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service. Numerous added touches that made the stay especially memorable — Christmas morning “stocking” filled with fruit, nuts and tea canister’” traditional Scottish food menu items along with many other choices, excellent housekeeping service (phone charger cords neatly tied up with a hotel tie), lovely afternoon tea and Christmas dinner. Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUAN CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Excellent services and location wow Wow
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great short stay in Edinbruh. Super clean and very helpful staff. Particularly enjoyed the pool, gym and spa area. Holiday decorations was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tremendously clean and tidy. Well appointed room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

From check in to check out, our stay was lovely! The staff were friendly and very helpful, and the hotel itself is beautiful. If we are in the area again, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of The Balmoral Hotel is excellent. We used the valet service for parking and this worked very well for our short stay. Staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Housekeeping deserves a special mention as the room was spotless with a daily service and then a turn down service in the evening. We will definitely be returning to this amazing hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blomsterpigerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extraordinary service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel with friendly staff, well appointed rooms, and good dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very centrally located. Great whiskey bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in the heart of Edinburgh

Beautiful hotel within easy walking distance of both Old Town and New Town. It is right at the exit of the Waverley Train station with many choices for shopping and restaurants nearby. The hotel itself is extremely comfortable with a great staff available to help with any request.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025