Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Princes Street

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Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Standard Room with View, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 double bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • 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

  • ‪Zara - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

3-star eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
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.

Languages

English

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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 Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes on Jun 26, 2025 start from $197.3, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience with Motel One Edinburgh - Princes was a very pleasant one. The staff was extremely friendly, and facilitated my check in even though I was slightly early. I was also able to heat up my own food with the staff’s help and they did not once complain or decline helping me. Rooms were comfortable and large, and the location was exceptionally convenient with food and transport all within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil, London

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Motel One is classy and a great location!

Close to the tram stop and Waverley rail station so very easy journey from the airport. Hotel staff very helpful and friendly and the bar, restaurant and rooms are very well presented. A short walk (10 mins) from the Royal Mile, The playhouse (7 mins) and Holyrood Park (20 mins) makes it an ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mark

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

Great stay

Great hotel in good location, stayed here before. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this hotel was perfect. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. So close to the the railway station and shops/ pubs restaurants. Breakfast was plentiful and relaxing no queue. Bedroom was spacious and spotlessly clean.A treat was the beautiful chocolates left in the room for valentines day, such a lovely touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fab and helpful staff. Gorgeous bar
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

6/10 Okay

Max

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great

We had a great stay, got to check in early. Lovely big room, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Room a bit tired but clean. Staff lovely and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great stay

Great location, staff were helpful and friendly. The bed wasn't particularly comfortable and that was our only downside. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr John

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Kar Kit Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night away with friends, the hotel was very clean and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Wonderful hotel in a fabulous location

Fabulous hotel, we got a very warm welcome on arrival and were delighted to have a room upgrade, it's very clean and the bed comfortable, appreciated the tea making facilities, location was ideal for us, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location just a few minutes walk to Waverley station and the bus stop for the airport. Great hotel Good size room, clean. well maintained and a comfortable bed. Good breakfast though no hot food provided. Only negative point is the lack of security as reception is on the first floor and there is nothing stopping people entering the hotel and accessing the bedroom floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is well located across the street from the train station and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was well located just opposie the station and close to center shops and museums. It is quite functional but just what we wanted. A clean and warm bed. Will be back again when visiting Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

8/10 Good

Trevor Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar/restaurant on floor 1 was nice and had a great vibe. Room was small and was given a queen bed instead of a king, but the view of the city and Calton Hill made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025