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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Princes Street View)

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

7.6 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • George Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Waverley Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle
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. 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. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital 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.

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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

  • 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

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

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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.

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. 

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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Reviews

Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carl David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cannot turn on bathroom light in the middle of the night. Hotel could offer better variety of breakfast food.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Edinburgh stay on Princess street

It is an old hotel and we expected some inconveniences. There was no A/C so our room was very hot and quite uncomfortable. We did request a fan the next day and that helped somewhat. The double bed was on the small size and as we had stayed at another hotel prior to this stay we were a bit surprised. The room was clean and nice layout. Amazing view of the Scott Monument and Princess Street. The lobby area was nice and all staff very pleasant. The lounge was really nice with a lovely view of the castle etc. food was also very good Something else to consider when booking this hotel during the fringe festival and tattoo is that the streets are busy and somewhat noisy. The hotel is conveniently located close to the train station and walkable to most attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ingvild

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book ! - this hotel has not got a safe, nor air conditioning in the room! It’s outdated, therefore the carpets are also dirty. The room was extremely hot as no air conditioning, and the noises from the backyard was horrendous. The breakfast was basic, and limited. You get more for your money popping into the local restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa, Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few years ago and loved it! But now it is run down and the staff are not very helpful. The cleanliness was not good either
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet Anastasia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming although concerned that a deposit was taken immediately for 'broken' items and returned 4 days after we left. The room was on the top floor. A bit uneven on the flooring and due to the lovely age of the property although we felt we were leaning forward outside the bedroom. A beautiful view from the circular windows. The lights were challenging in working out the switches which involved having the main switch on to access the bathroom lights or side lights. We would have liked a face cloth. We had to mention a trip hazard at the front entrance which was dealt with promptly. Breakfast was of a High quality and also good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ADRIANA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Bag check, clean sheets, hot water, shortbread cookies in the
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Great location

Perfect location. Close to everything. Old school hotel but not old inside. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Everyone was very friendly and room was lovely. We throughly enjoyed our dinner, as well! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pro's and Con's.

Hotel pro's - Excellent friendly and helpful staff. Location could not be better for walking to the sights. You can leave your luggage there if your departure is after your check out time. Con's- Getting tired in places. Most uncomfortable toilet seat I have ever sat on, it felt like two narrow poles! Shower over bath, and a big drop when getting out of the bath, which will be a problem for the elderly. It gets very noisy from the street during the night if you are in the lower rooms. There is a large renovation job going on next door, and the workmen start fairly early, well before 8am, but that is not the Hotels fault. Would I stay there again? Yes, which says it al really.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to stay. Right across the street from the Waverley train station and walking distance to fabulous sights and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is tired and shabby. We visited in a heat wave. Difficulty obtaining fans. With no air con there should be a fan in each room. Construction work outside hotel fri morning at 1.30 restarting 7am. This is not the hotels fault but old sash windows and secondary double glazing that would not shut to keep out noise is their fault. We will not return to this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katya

It was an ok but old building. The floors cracked and elevators were not working all the way down so we had to carry luggage up and down stairs. The only good thing was the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. It’s small, so anyone who needs or wants extra space wouldn’t enjoy this, but I thought it was perfect. No lift or air conditioning, so it got warm. Great location a couple minutes from St Pancras Station. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramesh, Gaithersburg

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leucepe, NEW YORK

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only real downside was the noise at night from the street and the trains. The hotel is a little dated and is in need of some minor refurbishment. The other weird thing is the way the lights work. They seem to work off of one main switch but are also sequenced so if you happen to turn off the wrong one you’re in darkness. Some information on how to use the switches would be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025