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Old Waverley Hotel

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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
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. Andrew Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • George Street
    ‪2 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)

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • 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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Exterior

YOTEL Edinburgh

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (2250)
The price is €91
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
YOTEL Edinburgh

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

Victorian Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
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 Princes Street. 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 St. Andrew Square
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 Edinburgh
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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 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

Jemima

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldn’t go back again
Very dated hotel, needs some love and care. Felt like we stepped back in time. Everything was old and worn, the bed was so lumpy and we couldn’t sleep on it. We kept getting a draft through the window so the room was cold unless we used the radiator that smelt of gas. Other than the location of the hotel, the rest of it was awful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

6/10 Okay

D B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thurid í

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beliggenheden var perfekt 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Was a fab stay lovely hotel lovely staff. Room was lovely and clean. Just the trafgic noise a little busy late at night .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Omayma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed there a whole week. We liked that it was in the city center but unfortunately it was noisy day and night. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Spring Hill

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was excellent. Lewis helped with bags and train travel. Bharath assisted with getting me a phone charger and Pawel was great waiter. Can not wait to visit hotel again!

10/10 Excellent

kadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location comfortable Bed!
Our stay was great, perfect location to everything we needed to see in the old town. Only thing was the hot water flashed hot to cold not fun when you get in from being wet and cold. Bed was very comfortable, noise was only when the pub let out at 2am and died down at 2:30am. Over all the staff was very friendly and helpful with anything that you needed. The restaurant was quiet but amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

L A

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenience to the max
Staying right on Princes Street was so convenient - with all the central attractions and easy bus rides out to other locations. Getting there was also easy - just down the street from Waverly station. The pubs nearby offered good dinner fare. Overall an A+ for convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We would stay here again because of the reasonable price for the area, other hotels in the area are much higher, because it is an easy walk up to the Royal Mile, across the street from the train station, two blocks from the bus station, two blocks from the airport tram. A very good location. The trade off is that it is an older hotel. A flight of stairs to the front desk, but you can get help with your luggage. One small elevator, at least there is an elevator. Good food in the restaurant. There was construction going on next door, and they started at 5:45am. The shower would go from warm to hot real fast and over and over, and stepping out of the shower was a challenge, the bottom of the tub was several inches higher than the floor. But, like we said, we would stay here again because of the price and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Waverly was conveniently located, nicely updated and well priced. Colin from Front Desk went above and beyond to help us with our luggage back to the train!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice view seeing landmark of Edinburgh. Great location however it’s noisy when trains come and leave station
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

S M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Visiting for Rugby
Lovely hotel, old but clean and the staff were very friendly all round the hotel whichever roles they were in. Our room was quite small but adequate for our needs. It is a little dated in the room and there are no sockets next to the bed. It was expensive for such a small room but the location was brilliant on Princes Street which comes at a cost
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good location and comfortable
The location is excellent; you can walk anywhere in the city in under 15 minutes. I stayed in the Junior Double room, which was very comfortable and cozy, as well as clean. It had a small window overlooking an interior patio, but that didn’t bother me given the purpose of my stay. The bathroom with a bathtub was also clean. Bed really comfortable too. One thing I didn’t quite understand was why there were several holes around the room, which I ended up covering with paper since, traveling alone, it was a bit unsettling. Overall, I have a very positive impression of this hotel and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old building, beautifully maintained with lots of original features. Wooden floors (carpeted) outside bedrooms creak a lot & can be disturbing at night. Good breakfast. Staff are friendly & professional, No phones in rooms. Bar "mixer" prices somewhat excessive. Location is excellent with great access to buses and trams. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Staff were nice unfortunately are room wasn’t great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and view of Old Town
I've stayed here multiple times now. It's an older hotel, but it's clean, the staff is super friendly, and the views of the Scott memorial, the gardens and Old Town are amazing. And it's just a short walk to anything you'd want to see. Next time in Edinburgh, I'll be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiao-Xiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024