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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single 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
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 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

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Princes Street View)

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Old Waverley Hotel offers 85 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a bath with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The sightseeing around Old Waverley Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests like the accommodation for the comfy beds, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes on foot from Royal Mile
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Old Waverley Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cranstons – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Acceptable for the price

For the price it was perfectly acceptable. Really well located. Bedroom was bigger than expected. Its an old building so had old building problems but every hotel in Edinburgh has the same issues. If on a budget would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are great: gracious, helpful and always available to assist. But the rooms are overheated and have poor ventilation and fresh air. The very first room I stayed in was incredibly hot…the second room was an improvement with a window that could open albeit the view was walls with pipes and the final room had heating that was more comfortable and controllable. The bar staff were excellent as were the reception staff.
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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff and reasonable accomodation. Virtually opposite the Scott Monument and on the arterial road (Princes Street) with Waverley station an easy 5 minutes walk away and good tram/bus links to the airport. 5 mins past Waverley Station, you've walked onto the Royal Mile leading to Edinburgh Castle at one end with Holyrood Palace at the other. Friendly and assistive staff at the hotel with reasonable standard of breakfast buffet and range of evening meals. Small bar and seating area. I thoroughly recommend this hotel as an alternative to the big name hotels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room (111) overlooked Princes St. Surprisingly quite noisy with bus, tram traffic plus passersby singing, laughing and generally carrying on most of the night. Can’t recommend although Colin was most helpful and obliging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

J L

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

Old Waverley Hotel Jan 2025

Good stay, great location. Room as expected, would have liked Smart tv for more options, a must nowadays. Bar and restaurant comfortable, food good and staff excellent. Would return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

3 night stay.

The hotel and staff were excellent - I cannot fault anyone at all. However, when I booked I thought I was getting a room with a view of Princes Street - maybe I made a mistake? Apart from that, all was great. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marialejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilmi Yener

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

Perfect Location Clean Rooms

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

4/10 Poor

David

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

An Experience Not To Be Repeated

Booked this hotel over a year in advance for a pre Christmas break. The location is great for all amenities. Unfortunately the hotel was a disappointment. The room was small (nothing like in the picture), badly in need of decorating and the carpet was stained. The shower pressure and temperature fluctuated, the handbasin was positioned too high making it difficult to use. Reception Staff were not very welcoming. Sadly, all-in-all an experience not to be repeated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susanne

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juergen

Ok but too expansive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Travelled with partner
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

James

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aklima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and staff were friendly. The only complaint was that it was very cold at night even with the heater on. The windows have a draft and bangs in the winds. The hotel is in front of the Scott monument, and the Christmas market/fair is here too. You will hear crowds and screaming until 10pm. This didn't bother me but it is something to consider if you stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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