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Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QY
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪6 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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
(6 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • 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
  • ‪The Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Basement - ‬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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Albany Hotel to the airport?

Albany Hotel is 8.3 mi (38-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Albany Hotel?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albany Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $96.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (38-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. 81 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 145 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

close to everything in the city

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Great hotel

We loved our stay here. My daughter and I were both very comfortable in the beds. The bathroom was pretty and it was nice to take a bath. We thought the location was fantastic. Check in was easy and the lady helping was was very kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the high ceiling and was very clean, staff were amazing and even gave us an umbrella which saved us from the Scottish weather, I will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukh

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

Absolutely fantastic hotel and staff.

The stay was excellent, the hotel location is great, next to all the key sites and near bus and trams so very convenient, also it’s just away from the main streets so very quiet. Great rooms, very spacious and the reception members are absolutely fantastic. Had great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Myrna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was not impressed with my stay. The hotel is expensive, but the quality does not match the price. The room was uncomfortably hot, and the sink was leaking, which made the experience even more disappointing. Overall, I do not feel the stay was worth the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Road traffic book room at back of hotel. No breakfast available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

Nice stay

Late booking to this hotel. Not too far from city centre, 10-15 minute walk. Hotel is within a terrace of town houses, there were lots of staircases up and down to our room. Room was big with a big bathroom. Adequate amenities. We left a note for housekeeping regarding our preference for still not sparkling water which was heeded. They also left us plenty of milk. There is no dining facilities but there are plenty of options for breakfast locally as well as lunch/dinner. Great hotel to just drop your luggage and go & explore the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Belle découverte

Super belle chambre immense. Les lits sont très confortables. La salle de bain est super belle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, convenient location. No food but tea, coffee and snacks available and plenty of places to eat close by. Rooms were much larger than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

nilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water pressure on the shower was really weak
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boni

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We stayed at the Albany for 5 nights. Beautiful room. Great neighborhood close to old town and new, trains and trams. If you need more water, towels, a sewing kit or iron they will supply it. Extra bonus tea and cookies in room everyday. I will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was big. Bathroom was big. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trrry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was huge, with 20 foot ceilings, big windows and a very large bathroom with a shower and separate soaker tub. The property was close to pubs restaurants and the royal mile and castle. Staff was friendly and the room was clean with complimentary water. We loved the hotel and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely and the accommodation was great. The beds were bigger than we expected and our room was a great size. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Amenities
This is not a hotel nothing but beds and costs as much as a professional hotel sorry but never again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Lake Lure

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was in a great location, both close to the airport tram and the city center. Staff was friendly and helpful with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old victorian house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jihane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent 3 night stay, I will definitely be back. The hotel is perfectly situated. Very close to the tram line to the airport (5min walk) and maybe a 10min to Waverly train station, but it’s also on a very quiet street and very close to the Royal Mile and all the sights. I have nothing negative to say. The room was spacious, the bed and bathroom were very clean and comfortable and the staff was always helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iwamura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dwight

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

Nice enough, but wouldn't stay here again

This is a no-frills hotel and we were expecting more for the price. I should have read more closely. A 4 story hotel with no elevator. There is no AC (which I knew) but it was uncomfortable for a July stay. We had to sleep with the window open, and they did provide room fan. No elevator was a big bummer since we were on the 4th floor. Not being able to turn off the bathroom towel warmer only made the room warmer. Power outlets at each night stand had not been upgraded but they did have USB. I have a CPAP machine, so I needed real power. They did provide a power strip upon request, so I made it work. The shower water pressure was terrible. WiFi service was inconsistent. I had to switch to using personal hot spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location. Very spacious room and clean! Would go back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheo

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025