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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
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 411
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
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 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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), an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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

  • 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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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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The Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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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. 437 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1010 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 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right across from the train station and bus stops. Perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very clean food good and very convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hampton Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located for tram, bus and rail all within 2 blocks. Quaint, good breakfast and pleasant staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Perfect location and kind staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Hoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good Location, and good prices. Shower was poor and temperature would go from freezing to very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Shawn

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

10/10 Excellent

MOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant views of Princes Street and the castle. Comfortable lounge area. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dining and bar area were relaxing and well stocked. You could walk to all major attractions in both old and new city. Since this is a very old hotel, the accessibility was more difficult to navigate with a number of steps to get up from the street to the lobby. The elevator could hold a maximum of 4 people. This elevator also served as a service elevator for housekeeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Great central location: excellent staff especially bar and dining room…however I found the number of homeless people in the main area of Edinburgh incredibly confronting and a constant reminder of how fortunate we are to be able to travel. But how do we address homelessness?
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve had the most wonderful time here. Staff are exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are immaculate and very comfortable. I have nothing but very high praise for every part of our stay. Will definitely be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location. Near the station and between the old town and the new town. Our loo was a bit noisy and there was no view but the view at breakfast was excellent. Staff were so friendly. Great breakfast and lovely cocktails. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great older hotel near everything
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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay with great bed and pillows. We were unfortunately woken up at 06:30 with a fright by window cleaners during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Miland

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

8/10 Good

razwan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
One of the best in Edinburgh.
This is quite an old hotel but it has a certain homely cosy charm to it. The rooms are pleasant and inviting. Staff are very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tianshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas trip
Lovely hotel. However, rooms are a little dated, this wouldn't stop me going back. We opted for breakfast and this was very nice, plenty options and very fresh. This was priced at £15 per person, on reflection a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024