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Old Waverley Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 466 m to Princes Street Gardens and 1.3 km to Calton Hill

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 1.1 km to Omni Centre Edinburgh and 1.9 km to Our Dynamic Earth

Near shopping centersOnly 92 m to Princes Mall and 801 m to Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 551 m to Edinburgh Waverley Station and 3.1 km to Edinburgh Haymarket Station

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 101 reviews

5.0/529 Jun 2026

Laurel • Family Trip

We had one of the old rooms and it was very charming and had a lovely view of Edinburgh Castle. The breakfast was excellent. The dining room is stellar. I'm kind of sad that they are re-modeling. My traveling companions had a "new" room and it doesn't have the charm of the old one.

5.0/527 Jun 2026

Laura • Solo Trip

While it is an old hotel with a few quirks, the food is excellent. The beds are comfortable. The staff are helpful. No complaints!

5.0/526 Jun 2026

Maria • Trip with Friends

Good location, nice staff!

5.0/525 Jun 2026

Christopher • Family Trip

Very good. Enjoyed our stay. Great location.

5.0/525 Jun 2026

Catherine • Trip with Friends

This is definitely an older hotel. Our room was large and the bathroom was well equipped with a shower bathtub that was huge. What sets this hotel apart is the great location. Walking distance to everything, including the royal mile, the train station and lovely park. I wish they had an ice machine so we didn't have to bug the bartender. Breakfast had real eggs to order. Yeah!!

5.0/525 Jun 2026

Marc • Couple Trip

Great hotel.very close to the train station and Edinburgh Castle.

5.0/516 Jun 2026

Ravipreet • Solo Trip

A classic hotel. Excellent location. The main sites were within walking distance. The airport bus left from just across the hotel. The room was nice and spacious.

5.0/56 Jun 2026

Hironobu • Solo Trip

ロケーション、窓からの眺め、とてもよかった。とても綺麗にリノベーションされてました。バスルームも綺麗にアップデートされてます。ただ、路面からフロントロビーまではエレベーターがなく、荷物を上げるのは、年配には厳しいかも。

5.0/55 Jun 2026

JULIA • Couple Trip

We stayed in here for 3 nights, we arrived at 11 and expected to drop our bags off at the hotel and come back when our room was ready, but our was ready and could check in and go straight to our room, which was great and so unexpected. The hotel is very central to everything, with views to the front, we had a view to the side which unfortunately had building works going on, and will be for some time, but it didn't detract from our stay. Breakfast was good, everything you would need to start your day of exploring. Staff were very attentive, we popped into the lounge where they serve afternoon tea, that looked amazing but we only wanted tea/coffee and a scone before we caught our train home and they supplied it, the best scones I've tasted in a long while. Our room was refreshed every day, clean towels, bins emptied, bed made, the only thing I would say about the bathroom is that I had difficulty getting in and out the bath for a shower as I am short and the bath was high, be extra careful if your short or not as mobile as others. This hotel is not suitable for the disabled as it has steps and stairs to navigate before you reach the reception after that there is a lift. We had a great stay in this hotel, full of character and charm right in the middle of Edinburgh city, you couldn't wish for anything more, I hope one day we will return.

5.0/54 Jun 2026

Tom • Trip with Friends

The location and the layout of the room was exceptionally more than what was expected. Chose the location based on location from the station given times of arrival and departure and this was perfectually situated! In terms of potential things to keep in mind 1) there is an actual physical key, massive and slightly worrying to have to carry around while exploring the city; 2) the staff is incredibly friendly, but not always engaging and some language barriers which were surprising given the location; 3) it is very central which is amazing most of the time, but when warm and a weekend, the noise from the street below was quite interruptive to sleep. Though that same point was surprising when not a weekend, amazingly quiet and comfortable.

5.0/53 Jun 2026

Maki

スタッフは親切、お風呂はきれい。エジンバラ空港からの空港バスの終点のすぐ近くで、列車の駅にも観光地にも近く、立地もとてもよかったフロントまで階段なのがスーツケースの旅行者には大変だったけど、それを入れてもとてもよいホテルでした。

5.0/53 Jun 2026

Mary • Couple Trip

Hotel was in a superb location - just opposite the train station and so within walking distance of all attractions. Hotel is old, but the bed was comfortable and there was a bath/shower. The breakfast was brilliant and had everything you needed. Would definitely recommend.

5.0/52 Jun 2026

Jamie • Couple Trip

Loved it, close to Waverley!

5.0/531 May 2026

Felipe • Family Trip

My stay at the Old Waverley Hotel was excellent. The hotel is very well located, right in the heart of Edinburgh, making it easy to explore the city's main attractions. The views are absolutely breathtaking, overlooking the beautiful Edinburgh skyline and historic landmarks. The staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were comfortable, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the Old Waverley Hotel to anyone visiting Edinburgh. It is a wonderful place to stay and enjoy everything this amazing city has to offer.

5.0/519 May 2026

Marie

Location convenient for transport links and Historical sites and shops Rooms warm clean and comfortable

5.0/517 May 2026

Patricia • Couple Trip

5.0/516 May 2026

Wanda • Couple Trip

Given how many steps there are almost everywhere in Edinburgh a few steps up to Reception was a breeze. All staff were helpful and friendly- Femi in particular. He was super prompt to resolve an issue we had. It’s a bit like going back in time - especially the beautiful breakfast room and cosy (but spacious) lounge. Our room was huge, simply furnished super size bed . Although hotel is right on Princes street (very convenient for buses and trams) the room was at the back and peaceful.

5.0/510 May 2026

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5.0/55 May 2026

Sydney • Couple Trip

Old Waverly has a beautiful front facing view of Old Town and Edinburgh Castle. Upper floor rooms were recently renovated and ours was very nice. The reception staff were so friendly and helpful. Very walkable location.

5.0/55 May 2026

Carlton • Family Trip

Ideal location near the train station, but still quiet at night. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable, even though the pillows were too firm for me. The elevator is on the first level (not ground level), so climbing a flight of stairs is necessary. However, the staff eagerly assists carrying luggage up to the reception area. We would definitely stay there again.

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

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A security deposit of GBP 25 is required upon check-in for charges or damages during the stay and will be refunded upon departure.
Car parking is available at an additional charge and subject to availability. Guests will get a special rate of GBP 10 for 24 hours on parking at the nearby Q-Park Car Park Greenside Row, Leith Street. Please contact the property for more information.
Effective October 1, 2025, a 5% Visitor Levy will apply to all bookings for stays on or after July 24, 2026. The Visitor Levy is payable directly to the property at check-in and applies only to the first five days of the stay. The amount for the Visitor Levy may differ from the amount displayed at the time of booking.
There are 27 stairs from the entrance to reach the hotel reception on the first floor, there is an elevator from the reception to all the other floors.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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

About Old Waverley Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel Location
A stay at Old Waverley Hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and St. Andrew Square. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Royal Mile and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Old Waverley Hotel Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Old Waverley Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Cranstons, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - Wed, 30 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children