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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street

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Standard Double Room (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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
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  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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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

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
  • 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
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 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
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Princes Street and George Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street
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.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1848
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Old Waverley Hotel offers 85 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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: 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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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Edinburgh Hotel Old Waverly
Edinburgh Hotel Waverley
The Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Waverley Hotel to the airport?

Old Waverley Hotel is 8.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Waverley Hotel on Jun 16, 2024 start from $258.66, 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.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Waverley Hotel.

How close is Old Waverley Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.2 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 19.6 mi (48-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old Waverley Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Old Waverley Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Old Waverley Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Old Waverley Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have a pool?

Old Waverley Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Old Waverley Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Old Waverley Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1003 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room was a little bit hot but somehow that didn't interrupt my sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Waverley is very conveniently located on Princes Street. Although slightly outdated on the inside, the hotel is extremely clean, with spacious rooms for the price. The staff were courteous and provided the necessary support.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the station, reception was fine but asked for a £25 deposit, not sure why. Room as expected for a 3* was generally good but noisy with traffic and street noise at times. Breakfast was good with selection of continental and traditional breakfast. They offered baggage drop off on the last day that we were grateful for...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Beautiful hotel, right opposite the Scott Monument and Princes Gardens, perfect location to start exploring the city, by foot train, tram or bus. Bed super comfy and room spotlessly clean, breakfast available in room and in restaurant, all staff from reception, restaurant and domestic were friendly and welcoming . Only downside was noise from bus/tram and people ..being on main road we expected there to be some noise but not as much as there was (bring earplugs ) Wifi is a bit hit and miss .Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very basic indeed. Communal areas are nice and service is generally good. Excellent location. Hotel charges a mandatory ‘deposit’ that they don’t tell you about until you arrive.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly located for a first time visitor to the city. Many attractions are within a short walk as well as a massive selection of restaurants. The staff were very helpful and we were able to check in early as our rooms were ready. Breakfast was great with a fantastic view from the room. We had a great time in Edinburgh and the hotel was a big part of the fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with family
Very convenient to all facilities. Was very clean. Some of the furniture was dated and could do with renewing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with partner
It’s a bit old and tired but the room was clean and comfy. Floors are creaky and stairs unavoidable. Great big bed, so-so wifi. Very handy to trains, trams and buses, and an easy walk to Royal Mile and the Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024