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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
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 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 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 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

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

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. 433 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 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

Cath

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

francisco

Travelled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I understand the traditional aesthetic the hotel was aiming for, however the lack of maintenance and updating for comfort purposes made us want to go home - a hotel experience should feel like the other way round where you would like to stay longer. The windows were still single pane, therefore the noise of people in the streets and the bars/restaurants emptying bottles after midnight was very clear to hear, amongst many other noises both inside and outside. Other hotels we stayed in at Edinburgh included additional panes to prevent this. The bed and carpet appeared very worn down - the floor appeared dirty, and the base of the carpet was visible in some areas which is the last thing you’d want to stand on after a shower when you leave to get changed. The bed was very springy and dipped in the middle which made for an uncomfortable nights sleep when sharing the bed. The location however was excellent - everything was super convenient with a 15min walk away to certain locations at most. I rarely complain about services - but paying over £400 for a room, to have a bad experience based on the above and wanting to leave, left me feeling disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

home

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 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

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Sherrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was at check in was nice, however when I asked questions about places in the area a few days after I was asked well did you google it or use your room phone. We aren’t from here that’s why we asked you. And then at the bar to order take away the bartender was rude and every question I asked came with a rude response. Wouldn’t recommend if you are American.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With the view(extra charge) came the noise. But still worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
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

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

Jeff

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with group
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

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