Old Waverley Hotel

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May 2025

June 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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
‪7 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪11 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Bar

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

About this property

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a 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 onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

The sightseeing around Old Waverley Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. 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 accommodations for the comfy beds, spaciousness, and overall comfort
Steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by 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 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 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 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

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

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: 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.

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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

8/10 Good

adam

31 Jan 2025

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

30 Jan 2025

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

27 Jan 2025

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

23 Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner

20 Jan 2025

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

Good location, helpful staff and reasonable accomodation. Virtually opposite the Scott Monument and on the arterial road (Princes Street) with Waverley station an easy 5 minutes walk away and good tram/bus links to the airport. 5 mins past Waverley Station, you've walked onto the Royal Mile leading to Edinburgh Castle at one end with Holyrood Palace at the other. Friendly and assistive staff at the hotel with reasonable standard of breakfast buffet and range of evening meals. Small bar and seating area. I thoroughly recommend this hotel as an alternative to the big name hotels.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Our room (111) overlooked Princes St. Surprisingly quite noisy with bus, tram traffic plus passersby singing, laughing and generally carrying on most of the night. Can’t recommend although Colin was most helpful and obliging.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

J L

19 Jan 2025

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

Old Waverley Hotel Jan 2025

Good stay, great location. Room as expected, would have liked Smart tv for more options, a must nowadays. Bar and restaurant comfortable, food good and staff excellent. Would return

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

17 Jan 2025

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

3 night stay.

The hotel and staff were excellent - I cannot fault anyone at all. However, when I booked I thought I was getting a room with a view of Princes Street - maybe I made a mistake? Apart from that, all was great. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller

14 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marialejandra

11 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

8 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilmi Yener

7 Jan 2025

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

Perfect Location Clean Rooms

The hotel was a bit old but in good condition. Reception was very friendly and helpful. The location of hotel was amazing at the heart of the city center, very close to almost anywhere. Probably will stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

David

7 Jan 2025

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

An Experience Not To Be Repeated

Booked this hotel over a year in advance for a pre Christmas break. The location is great for all amenities. Unfortunately the hotel was a disappointment. The room was small (nothing like in the picture), badly in need of decorating and the carpet was stained. The shower pressure and temperature fluctuated, the handbasin was positioned too high making it difficult to use. Reception Staff were not very welcoming. Sadly, all-in-all an experience not to be repeated.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susanne

3 Jan 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juergen

30 Dec 2024

Ok but too expansive

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Travelled with partner

30 Dec 2024

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

Brilliant views of Princes Street and the castle. Comfortable lounge area. Wonderful location.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner

28 Dec 2024

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

Nice stay with great bed and pillows. We were unfortunately woken up at 06:30 with a fright by window cleaners during our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

28 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aklima

Travelled with partner

24 Dec 2024

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

This hotel was clean and staff were friendly. The only complaint was that it was very cold at night even with the heater on. The windows have a draft and bangs in the winds. The hotel is in front of the Scott monument, and the Christmas market/fair is here too. You will hear crowds and screaming until 10pm. This didn't bother me but it is something to consider if you stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

24 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

23 Dec 2024

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

Christmas trip

Lovely hotel. However, rooms are a little dated, this wouldn't stop me going back. We opted for breakfast and this was very nice, plenty options and very fresh. This was priced at £15 per person, on reflection a very reasonable price.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

15 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family

14 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

12 Dec 2024

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

Great older hotel near everything

Great older hotel near everything. Bed was comfortable, the room average size for an older downtown hotel. Breakfast was a good, typical, UK hotel breakfast.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024