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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable eco-certified hotel, walk to Princes Street

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Bar (on property)
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Reception
Standard Double Room (Princes Street View) | Bathroom | Bathtub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket10 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle11 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)30 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Double Room

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)

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)

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Near a train station, Old Waverley Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a walkable area in Edinburgh with good airport proximity and shopping. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk
  • George Street - 2 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk

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
  • The Booking Office - 2 min walk
  • The Dome - 3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Dishoom Edinburgh - 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), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak well of the bar, breakfast, and central location
Room features
All 85 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable 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

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

  • Weekday full breakfast available for a fee: 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
  • Built in 1848
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

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
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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Waverley Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Waverley Hotel?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Waverley Hotel on Jun 30, 2024 start from $249.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1015 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

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was not much I liked. Didn't realize there were stairs from the entrance to the lobby. As a senior, this was not a mobility-friendly hotel. Beds were comfortable but we did not feel secure having to open a window. Our view was of macjinery, mold and bird droppings. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sea-view room, and the bed and chairs were very comfortable. What the Expedia listing does not say and their own website does is that there is live music every weekend, which can be loud enough even on the 2nd floor of rooms that sleeping might be difficult. Also, the parking area has only six spots for the 12 rooms at the hotel, so it’s not guaranteed that you would be able to park in their car park (5 pounds/day charge).
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, our room had two gorgeous sash windows with a great view of Edinburgh Castle. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and an amazing breakfast after a good night's sleep in a really comfortable bed. Powerful shower with plenty of hot water. The location was perfect with everything we wanted to see within easy walking distance. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Inverhuron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Rooms were spacious and very clean. Location was great...close to train station and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel. They only reason I put 4 stars overall is because the hotel wifi was very poor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Staff very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights. Myself, my husband, our 20 yr old daughter and my parents. Rooms were very clean, but small. The website did make that clear due to the age of the hotel. The beds were very small if you’re booking for a 3 person room, they are small twin beds. Electrical outlets were a bit of an issue. They were 2 prong outlets by the beds, of which we didn’t have converters for and the 3 prong UK converter which we had but we’re not in close proximity to beds for charging phones or iPads/tablets. Our room had windows that opened (rm610) that helped cool down the room and once closed the noise from the city was significantly reduced. Rm 609, windows were bolted shut, so no airflow. Thankfully there is a small elevator once you get up to the stairs to reception. It is stated on the site, but there are several stairs to get to the check in area. Location was ideal for shopping, restaurants, transportation. Would love if there were mini refrigerators in their rooms. All in all a good stay, as long as you’re prepared. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The location was great and the staff helpful, but our toilet wasn’t functioning properly. The desk called maintenance and they were, apparently, unable to fix it. We were three days with a poorly functioning toilet. The carpeting in our room was rippling. The entry door would catch on the ripples as we came in to our room. The breakfast was typical and the folks in the breakfast were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Whitecourt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome find. We love historic hotels worldwide and this one ranks near the top. Oldest hotel in Edinburgh 1854, a 4 star the has many small but unique amenities not found in 5 star hotels. Spacious room, comfy bed, coffee and tea, cockies.I see reviews about noise. Shut the window and use the AC and remember, you picked the heart of the city and not a country Inn. A full Breakfast was a 6.5/10 OK, very nice dining room with large windows. Minutes to Royal mile and most everything else. If ever back to Edinburgh, this is our hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for walking everywhere in the city. Clean. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there twice first had a room with no window to see out of or to open. Would not recommend this room Then had a room with a functioning window but view was a back alley I guess we could actually see what the weather was. Back alley was really noisy on the weekend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Moreno Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice older hotel. Since it is older you do have to walk up stairs to get to the reception. There is a lift from there to the rooms. Our room view was great and we could see the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible customer service. Excellent location! Love this historic building.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to all tourist attractions down town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to train and castle
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Becky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is in the perfect location. The staff is also super friendly and helpful. The downsides of staying are that it’s quite noisy and night, the wifi is terrible and rarely works( I needed to work and struggled to log in most of the time), and there is no elevator to the lobby, requiring a long trudge up. Also, there is zero parking in case you are driving. The breakfast was good. The bar is fabulous and the location is unmatched, just across from the train station and the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was horrible
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha, Woodstock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room with great view of Scott monument. Street noise from trams. Good choices at breakfast and dinner. Would have rated a five but too many stairs to get to reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent location. The room was clean and the staff was great! The only downside was the tub/shower was a huge step in.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel, Baker City

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this place. It has so much atmosphere! And I could see all of the Castle from my bedroom windows!! The breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Kuna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel within walking distance of many Edinburgh destinations. Our room was lovely with two large window looking out on Princes Street. The daily breakfast was wonderful and the staff was very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location but noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh (EDI)