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Cumberland Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
Lounge
Interior entrance
Daily full breakfast (GBP 12.95 per person)
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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1 West Coates, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5JQ
  • Place, Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

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

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Your stay at this Haymarket hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Also, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Mile is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dean Village - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chapter One Coffee Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Roseburn Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dine Murrayfield - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Station Takeaway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cumberland Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Cumberland Hotel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Cumberland Hotel also features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1850
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Cumberland Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. 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
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge

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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 12.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit.
  • 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

Cumberland Edinburgh
Cumberland Hotel Edinburgh
Cumberland Hotel Hotel
Cumberland Hotel Edinburgh
Cumberland Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cumberland Hotel to the airport?

Cumberland Hotel is 6.3 mi (26-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cumberland Hotel?

As of Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cumberland Hotel on Apr 6, 2026 start from $152, including 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 Cumberland Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cumberland Hotel.

How close is Cumberland Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.9 mi (30-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 17.9 mi (48-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cumberland Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cumberland Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.95 per person.

Is there a casino at Cumberland Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cumberland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Cumberland Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 15 per day.

Does Cumberland Hotel have a pool?

Cumberland Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Cumberland Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cumberland Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Cumberland Hotel is 1.6 mi away from Edinburgh.

Cumberland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 633 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s was lovely clean and staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Only down side was the walls are thin so trying to sleep is hard when you can hear the staff and other guests
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabet

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Property grounds were beautiful. Garden to explore. Facility was very well maintained and unique. Easy access to everything Edinburg without being in the middle of town. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute and clean place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spotless and bed was very comfortable. Will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JIM, Grapevine

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good bar on property. Helpful. Quaint. Good condition for Victorian era facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and large room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Murray

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best part of the hotel is the location being walkable from the train station and being reasonably priced. That said it’s definitely spend the little extra to go literally anywhere else instead. While the room itself was a decent size and had a pretty clean bathroom that’s where the positives end and starts the negatives. As for the negatives the curtain was paper thin not blocking out much light and sound travels all through the hotel making it pretty noisy, some of it from other guests the rest from old pipes. The WI-FI wouldn’t connect either so the coverage probably doesn’t cover all rooms. The shower was completely blocked and wouldn’t drain at all quickly flooding over into the floor. However by far the major issue with the room that ruined the entire trip was a broken proximity light on the ceiling that blindingly flashed on every 2 seconds for the entire stay ensuring no one was able to get a proper sleep. Staff said they were unable to do anything about this and couldn’t accommodate any other solution such as an alternative room. Considering the room cost over £150 a night this was a massively disappointing stay and I wouldn’t go back.
This was the ceiling light flashing on and off all night long. As you can see it’s extremely bright.
The shower flooding as the drain was completely blocked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darlene

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived for check in, the room they gave us had not been cleaned. We went to the front desk to inquire and were swiftly given another room which was equally as dated looking, albeit clean. Manager offered us free breakfast which was argued by cook the following morning. Would not recommend property. Location was much too far from city centre and definitely overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but in very charming area. Great bus connections; The room we had was adequate for 3 adults with a double bed and 3 singles. The staff could not have been nicer..showing us how to use our hea
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really interesring older place. It was like a mansion that had been made into a hotel. I stayed three different times because of the convenience of being close to Haymarket railroad station. The first room was in the attic so lots of stairs to climb. Room was big enough for three of us and had a lovely view. The next time I was by myself so I asked for a lower floor and got a room on 2nd floor so was less stairs to climb. Then next time I was on the main floor and even had a mini fridge. I also got breakfast included on the last two times so had a lovely full Scottish breakfast. I' not sure why we didn't get it included the first time. It is a 30 minute walk to old town Edinburgh so very doable if you walk. A few small convenience stores close by to pick up food, drinks & snacks. A few restaurants close by. The restaurant in the hotel itself was not open when i was there in September. Beds are comfortable & rooms clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE, Maplewood

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE, Maplewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean & pretty. A lovely place to stay in Edinburgh. Bus transport immediately out front.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashleigh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit grubby didnt look like it had been cleaned very well. The place is a bit run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting older building. Quite a few stairs to bring luggage up to 3rd floor. First room was an attic room but it was quite big enough. Staff were obliging when I requested a room on a lower floor when i came back for a second stay. I also got breakfast included on second stay. It was lovely full Scottish breakfast too. Beds were comfortable & rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really comfortable, the wifi worked excellent and the location was perfect because it was close to the old and new town but far enough to get some rest. The staff of the hotel was the best thing, they were always kind with us and they gave us an excellent service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place- quaint ❤️ loved the historical significance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriella

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sadly, I don't recommend

Myself and 2 friends stayed here for 3 nights and we, sadly, had problems the entire time. We walked into the room and it smelled of water damage and mold, while the floors had so many squishy floor spots, it was like playing "the floor is lava" as a kid. We went to take a shower and the water was either skin-burning hot, or ice-cold. It alternated between the two and didn't stay one temperature for a whole minute. The wi-fi did not reach our room the entire stay, and when we spoke to the front desk about it, they reset the router, but that did not fix the problem. They looked at the shower the 2nd night and got it to stay lukewarm, but the smell never left. They suggested they would try to move us rooms the next night, but they never did. I was excited because this looked like a nice hotel, but it was a major disappointment and no one in my party was happy with it. We had better accommodations in the private room at the Hostel we stayed in at the beginning of our trip. The location was about a 30-minute walk from the main downtown Edinburgh streets, and we were expecting that but not the rest of the issues we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025