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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street

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Old Waverley Hotel

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Bar (on property)
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View) | Television
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bathtub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Old Waverley Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the neighborhood

Map
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle11 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)30 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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City view

Standard Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Princes Street and George Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk
  • George Street - 2 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • The Booking Office - 2 min walk
  • The Dome - 3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Dishoom Edinburgh - 3 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Old Waverley Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1848
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Old Waverley Hotel offers 85 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

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.
  • 27 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests should be aware that access to this property requires climbing 27 steps to the first floor reception area. The hotel has lift access to every floor above reception. Guests with luggage may ring the bell for assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 15.00 per person

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Old Waverley Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Hotel Old Waverly
Edinburgh Hotel Waverley
The Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Waverley Hotel to the airport?

Old Waverley Hotel is 8.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Waverley Hotel?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Waverley Hotel on Apr 22, 2024 start from $195.82, 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 Old Waverley Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Waverley Hotel.

How close is Old Waverley Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.2 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 19.6 mi (48-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old Waverley Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Old Waverley Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Old Waverley Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Old Waverley Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have a pool?

Old Waverley Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Old Waverley Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Old Waverley Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
They cheerfully kept my bag in storage during the day when I arrived. Delightful, attractive older building. Good-sized room with everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was central for what we wanted, staff was friendly and helpful, room was large and comfortable, only problem we had was wi fi connection was not up standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located incredibly close to both the train and bus station. The staff are helpful and friendly. Great value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good. The hotel management are grumpy and not very pleasant. They rarely smile. The breakfast is terrible. Way overcooked dry bacon, watery scrambled eggs. 2 waiters were great, but the rest if the staff bad. This used to be a very welcome, comfortable hotel. Get new managers and intelligent reception samtaff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel needs a major update
Only good thing about the hotel is the location on Princes Street for the New Year’s Eve Homogamy Festival. Otherwise, the images online do not match the rooms, the hotel is dated, not clean and even the power went out and water wasn’t working during our stay. It needs a major overhaul. The beds were uncomfortable. The amenities in the room were subpar. The rugs in the hallways and steps have holes. The staff was polite and professional, did the best they could with what was provided.
Room with double bed
Closet Area
Bathroom with toilet that makes noise
Princes street location was best part
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Flor de Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location, but they lack many important safety features. No phones in the room, internet is on and off, no USB charging outlets. Room and bathroom were smaller than they appeared on the website. No closet at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Behnoush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A disappointing stay
Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, a city pulsating with festive energy during the Christmas season, my stay at this hotel left me with a less-than-jolly impression. Despite the promising exterior, the room fell short of expectations, turning what should have been a joyful holiday retreat into a somewhat disheartening experience. From the moment I entered, the room's spatial constraints became apparent. The Christmas cheer outside seemed to contrast sharply with the confined space within, making even the simplest movements feel like a chore. The holiday spirit struggled to permeate the room's tight quarters. The bed, touted as a sanctuary for relaxation, proved to be anything but. The mattress felt lumpy and uneven, robbing me of the comfort I had anticipated. The lack of support became even more noticeable during the cold December nights, leaving me yearning for the warmth of a more accommodating sleeping surface. Adding to the chilly atmosphere was the drafty window, which seemed to have missed the holiday memo. Despite attempts to seal it shut, the persistent draft permeated the room, making the festive season outside feel like a distant memory. The struggle to stay warm became a nightly challenge, exacerbated by the room's inadequate insulation. The floorboards, normally an inconspicuous element, became an unexpected adversary. Each creak and groan echoed through the room, disrupting the hushed ambiance of the Christmas season.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023