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Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room with View, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 double bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(106 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

3-star eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-out are also featured at the eco-certified Motel One Edinburgh - Princes.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offers 140 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 6 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Motel One Edinburgh-princes
One Edinburgh-princes
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Hotel
Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh Princes
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel One Edinburgh - Princes to the airport?

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes is 8.4 mi (36-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes on Oct 5, 2025 start from $198.15, 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 Motel One Edinburgh - Princes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes.

How close is Motel One Edinburgh - Princes to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (12-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (32-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.90 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Princes have a pool?

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes does not have a pool.

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Princes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Motel One Edinburgh - Princes to downtown Edinburgh?

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes is 0.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

LEIGH, Corvallis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location and very friendly, efficient & helpful staff. The internet needs drastic improvements and my visit was during construction so not optimal. Still, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a wonderful location on Princess Street. I recommend it totally. Stayed two nights on this trip. Will not hesitate to stay here when back in Edinburgh. I believe there is another MotelOne in Edinburgh but know nothingabout it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos, Chula Vista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel need to upgrade the access into the rooms, the card keys sistem , to open the door, is all old design. I have to do some acrobacy every time I need to get in to my room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay very much. The location was excellent. Convenient to railway and trams to the airport. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Only minor comment I have is there was only one wastebasket located in the bathroom and none in main room. Also, the fan in bathroom did not work. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Old Town Location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

6/10 Okay

Kazuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Great Location. Comfortable. Helpful Staff

Reception staff were very helpful. Hotel is clean and conveniently located. The room was not very large but was very well-arranged for usability and aesthetically pleasing. This was a good base of operations for our quick and busy visit to Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

OWAIS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ruthellen

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

Great location, good but pricey stay

We had a cool view from our room. Place was clean and bed comfy. Room was quite small for the price. No laundry facilities. Location was great. Did not try breakfast, which was extra and looked very basic. Staff were kind. Location was fabulous. To sum up: good hotel, but pricey for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly staff

Perfect central location Staff extremely friendly and helpful Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with family

Great Location, Decent Room

It was basic room. The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s across Princes St from the train station. The room had a Queen-sized bed with a firm mattress. The room along with bathroom were clean. There was no refrigerator and no closet or drawers for clothing. There was a make-shift “closet” on the wall. This was one of the more reasonably priced hotels in Edinburgh and you get what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, that’s it.

I do not know why this hotel gets high ratings. It does have a good location, and the breakfast is nice. However, the rooms are painfully small. And really uncomfortable to stay. They look nothing like the pictures in their website. The room was good for one person, but not for two. Little or no services would not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two stays on either side of a tour out of Edinburgh. the hotel was in a great location, and really helped me out by holding some of our bags, while we were on the tour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Very cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Bar quite nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025