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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

3-star hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
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 hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Old Waverley Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
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 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

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
  • Elevator
  • 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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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. 431 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1003 reviews" "
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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and view of Old Town
I've stayed here multiple times now. It's an older hotel, but it's clean, the staff is super friendly, and the views of the Scott memorial, the gardens and Old Town are amazing. And it's just a short walk to anything you'd want to see. Next time in Edinburgh, I'll be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiao-Xiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Annie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with an easy walk to the station and Old Town. Breakfast was reasonably priced and delicious. The room was spacious and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David, The Villages

Stop
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James, Parrish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Traveled with partner
We stayed in a room facing an alleyway. Drinks singing late at night with the sound bouncing up to our room in the echo chamber of the alleyway. Floor in our room had soft spots so you felt the floor would give way. Room to hot but could not open the window for the noise. Delivery trucks early in the morning using the alleyway for more noise. Construction on building next door for more noise. Don’t forget the 27 steps up to the tiny lift. Building only three years newer than Canada (1867) Broke our carry on suitcase while shifting to a slightly less noisy room on the 6th floor but still in the alley. Would not recommend this overpriced hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Suneel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We received an upgrade to a corner unit which had a nice view of the Castle, but the street noise was very noticeable. We had a major water leak through the ceiling in the bathroom. Management was apologetic, but little else. Couldn’t move use to another room which made it a bit of a challenge to get ready in the morning. Management made no effort to check with us after it was fixed to see if we were satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t expect windows in the junior double
They really need to make it 100% clear that junior double means no window. The
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice central location, a little dated but given its age still in very good condition. Worth the money. Very comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room backed to a construction area, so it was little noisy early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Bragg Creek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff in all areas. Very helpful when we needed anything. The hotel is very conveniently located near to trains, trams and shops. Everything was clean and well presented. The only real downside was there were lots of stars to get to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW, Stilwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff members encountered were helpful and friendly. They work very hard and we noticed. The hotel is a great location to be able to walk to Royal Mile and down Princes Street. When everything closes early than expected in Edinburgh being able to hang out in the lounge area was great. At first glance, there are some run-down shops nearby, but I felt safe and it was easy to get to two different tram stops without worry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good old hotel in central Edinburgh. Nice staff, good facilities, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was suberb! My only comment would be - the room was HOT unless the air handler was running. Food and drinks were also great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JUDITH

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location between Old Town and New Town, close to the train station and walking distance from main attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024