Albany Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Royal Mile

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A hotel entrance with a black double door, a fan-shaped window above, and a welcome mat with the hotel's name.
A chair with a round table, a small wooden side table with a drawer, and a wall with a light switch.
A hallway with a large mirror, a potted plant with white flowers, a chandelier, and a staircase.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a large window.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, and a leather sofa.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QY
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find George Street and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Street - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Albany Hotel

4-star hotel near Royal Mile
Albany Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of Albany Hotel was completed in January 2025.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Albany Hotel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Albany Hotel to the airport?

Albany Hotel is 8.2 mi (38-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Albany Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Albany Hotel.

How close is Albany Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (19-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.1 mi (39-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Albany Hotel offer free breakfast?

Albany Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Albany Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Albany Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Albany Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Albany Hotel have a pool?

Albany Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Albany Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Albany Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Albany Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Albany Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 365 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really good stay loved the location and the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to pubs, restaurants, center of the city and transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tara Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location with everything a short walk away. Lovely room and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, accommodating staff, and saved my bikepacking trip when my luggage storage location fell through they stepped up and helped store my luggage!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to Train station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops great hotel friendly staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to old town and new town. Friendly and helpful staff. Near a wonderful pub and fun, unique shops. We had a beautiful time. Edinburgh is unforgettable and the Albany gave us a clean, safe and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is great hotel in a nice building. Close to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent very large + spacious + very clean. Excellent area good for being close to centre of everything and location is very quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first solo trip in Edinburgh and this was in a smashing location. Walkable from the train station and tucked away so quiet at night! The staff were incredible helpful and welcoming and were ready to help with any query I had. Deffo coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ninder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location, lovely perid property and big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation just near the main centre of Edinburgh (OmniCentre, Playhouse, St James Shopping Centre). Plenty of amenities within 5 mins walk amd nice location. Reception staff very friendly and Georgian design hotel was impressive... a bit like the Tardis (bigger on the inside). Room was spacious and had everyone you needed for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, big room, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room for three beautiful modern bathroom Easy walkable to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

tsung han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, luxury amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, friendly staff, good location, can’t complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, welcoming and helpful staff. Nice central location, close to bars and restaurants as well as the tram stop and just a stones throw from the train station. I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would stay here again! Check in was quick and easy. They were available for anything we needed. Room was nice and big. Was able to walk everywhere from the hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. It has spacious rooms, mega comfy beds & bedding. A hot pot with coffee, tea and cookies. Light w windows. Just a block off from coffee, restaurants etc so allows for a quiet stay. Easy check in. Free, fruit, granola bars and chocolates available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026