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Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Front of property
Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception

Reviews

8.8 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, St. Andrew Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

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

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Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Quadruple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street. Also, Princes Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Mile is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Street - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Albany Hotel

3-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 3-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. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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.

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 major 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 175 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

xingzao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room. The location is also very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant night at the hotel, for a night at the Playhouse,which was very close, check in was quick and easy and the hostess was nice a friendly, room was clean and tidy and to a good standard, 2 minor niggles I had. £100 deposit was taken upon arrival which takes 4-5 business days to be put back in your account, parking outside the hotel is priced at £5 per hour if you can find a space
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A courteous upgrade due to an issue with my room. It was a nice treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

omer faruk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and huge room, good location, kind staff , ıf I come again to Edinburgh I will stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were positive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room needed a little love (showing some age). I put a towel at the base of the unit door to block hallway noise from early risers | loud talkers in hallway (worked). Hot water took awhile on one of the mornings. Staff are top drawer. Blinds kept the light out = good sleep. No complaints really. Would stay again due to location alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing, our whole experience was great. Our room was clean and tidy. The staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Shops was nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a very serious mouse problem. If you go there everyone will act surprised when you say you saw a mouse, but they've known for a long time they have this problem. They will not refund your money, I promise you this. They will see this review and they will say this is abnormal, but it's not. They will argue with you for hours about why you are wrong instead of just giving you your money back. And I stayed in three different rooms, the last one being the upgraded room they sent me to after my complaints, and in each room the toilet seat was near falling off. The third room didn't even have sheets on the bed. They threw everything they could at me in bribery and extras trying to get me to stay quiet about this. But all I wanted was my money back so I could move on. If they had just done that instead of wasting days of my trip, I would not bother to write this review. I'm sorry to the other Hotel staff members that were wonderful. This is the fault of leadership 100%.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but well kept. Lights are either on or off. There was no bedside or reading lamp. Closet in the room I stayed in was not available to me. Good location and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, quiet, clean, comfortable, walkable to most things and close to the tramline.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely feel to the building and rooms. I wanted quiet and convenient and got both. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. When traveling away from home, it can be lonely and strange. Not so at the Albany. Thanks to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I selected the Albany because of location to the bus station as I was doing alot of tours and this hotel didn't disappoint. It is a 10 minute walk to Prince Street and all the main attractions... but without the crowd and noise. It was a very quiet location, very safe (I was by myself). The room was HUGE. Had a walk in closet - I only wish they put a dresser in such a big space with drawers for your clothes. The bathroom was massive. The housekeeping crew was great, every day you got cookies and (2) bottles of water. There are no elevators so if you cannot walk up 4 flights of stairs you'll need to request a bottom floor (the front desk carries your luggage up which was nice). I only have two complaints if you will - I was there September so it was starting to cool down. Every day at 6am and around 8pm the boilers come on and it has a ringing sound to it. I inquired what the sound was and the front desk informed me of the boilers coming on to heat up. It does stop after about an hour but it is bothersome noise and even with windows shut you can still hear it (my room was in the back so not sure if you are facing the main street if you won't hear it). The other was that we had some heat spells and there is no air conditioning. I was able to get a fan and with the windows open it was fine sleeping at night, but if you come during the summer you may want to consider. Otherwise a lovely hotel, highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

very central - BUT

no lifts - 4th floor room, 73 years old. poor water pressure. shower not adequate fan not working bulbs blown
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were exceptional but the manager Len was so incompetent it was laughable. I was unable to sleep in my room due to a mouse infestation so needed to share my sons room. I am still waiting for my refund on the room because Len refused to refund the room because he claimed I said the mouse was “cute”. On the second night I declined another room as it was up several flights of stairs and would mean me repacking my bags for a second time. Since this room was only offered late in the day I did not want to be further inconvenienced. Len was a basil faulty type character and totally incapable of dealing with what should have been a simple situation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
on first glance, the room and building was clean and tidy and staff were helpful. However, on our second day I spotted a mouse in my bedroom very clearly walking across the floor in front of me. initially management were reluctant to help, Instead of moving us they offered to hoover the room without even removing the rodent. A rodent infestation was they offered to move me to another room but couldn’t accommodate my son and was saying there wasn’t really much they could do. It was only when another guest came to complain that she had no heating for numerous days that they agreed to move us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025