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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

7.6 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • George Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dome - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle
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 digital 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

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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 available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 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 digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

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 at the property
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. 

We should mention

  • 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

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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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Waverley Hotel on Jul 27, 2025 start from $253.55, 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 14.5 mi (33-min drive) from Seton Sands. 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. 437 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1006 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

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Brilliant location to Waverly station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

rowen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for transportation outside of train station, close to bus, tourist spots, restos and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Akkarawat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s located in the amazing spot and very close to the train station. however, the price is much higher than those hotel located nearby due to the claim of the oldest hotel in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amazing location, good breakfast, no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in an excellent location for walking around Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Birthday in Edinburgh.

Love this hotel. The views of Edinburgh are amazing. The staff are always friendly and the hotel itself is fantastic. Food is spot on too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

Good location, decent hotel

The hotel location was great! Easy walking to everything touristy. However The hotel is only accessible with stairs—there is an elevator from check in to the room floors, but from ground floor to check in there is only stairs. The room itself was a bit tired but overall comfortable enough for a weekend trip. The only real downside was the shower which had very inconsistent temperature. Can recommend the breakfast bar though, tasty and great view of the Scot monument.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

KENT, Thornton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Great hotel

The hotel was very clean and inviting. Very central to ev6we wanted or needed to do The staff are friendly and attentive. Our double room was basic but clean and comfortable. Only gripe was that the bathroom sink was great if youre 7ft tall, a tad too high for a 5ft 5in woman. Perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Door slamming cleaning crew at early hour

This place was just alright but there was a big problem: the walls are paper thin and the cleaning staff start at 8am for some reason. Every morning the cleaning staff would be SLAMMING doors at 8am. You are simply NOT ALLOWED to sleep past 8 according to this hotel. Now, you could close the doors relatively silently, and you could put a door stop in if the cleaning staff are going in and out of a room 18 times. But they don't. The halls are too small for carts so they load all the cleaning supplies in a row down the hall then go in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out... Slamming doors EVERY SINGLE TIME. I literally cried out "Why?" at one point and they started slamming LOUDER as if to teach me a lesson for sleeping longer than them and their early hour job. I hated this horrible place. Don't go here. You can find normal options at the same price that don't treat you this way. It was insane how many slams of doors there were and there was no reason for it to be done at such an early hour. I really did not like this place. Don't go here. I will never forget the cleaning lady with the shoulder length hair who slammed the door of the rooms beside me maybe 25 times within the space of 45 minutes. I really disliked this place and would never consider it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to sights of old Edinburgh. Royal Mile is close! Loud at night with walkers and pub closers. Haha!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right across from the train station and bus stops. Perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dining and bar area were relaxing and well stocked. You could walk to all major attractions in both old and new city. Since this is a very old hotel, the accessibility was more difficult to navigate with a number of steps to get up from the street to the lobby. The elevator could hold a maximum of 4 people. This elevator also served as a service elevator for housekeeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good Location, and good prices. Shower was poor and temperature would go from freezing to very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cath

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

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025