Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Reception

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QY
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

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

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Broughton - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Albany Hotel

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
Albany Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of Albany Hotel was completed in January 2025.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Albany Hotel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Albany Hotel to the airport?

Albany Hotel is 8.3 mi (38-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Albany Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Albany Hotel.

How close is Albany Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (38-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Albany Hotel offer free breakfast?

Albany Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Albany Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Albany Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Albany Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Albany Hotel have a pool?

Albany Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Albany Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Albany Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Albany Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Albany Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Simon

Traveled with family
Having hard time tried to login and create account with hotel digital TV ,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Lovely stay in Edinburgh

Lovely clean hotel, very comfortable bed. I would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shayan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
A rat sneaked into the room on the first night of my stay. Horrified, it woke my mum up as she quickly attempted to trap it in the cupboard as to not damage our clothes or the luggage in the room. The next morning, i complained about this to the hotel staff, who at the reception, were very kind and helpful. They said the rat probably came from a small crack within the outside walls, and they switched our rooms. They also agreed to provide a refund for the first night, which was now ruined. However, the problem amplified within the upper management. The receptionist told me my complaint would be "forwarded to the person handling refunds" in order to provide me with one. Let me be clear, as i'm writing this I stayed in the hotel 2 weeks ago and i have YET to be approached or contacted. I asked the reception again and again for any updates on my case and they kept saying i'd be contacted "soon". Now one of the 2 things are probably happening here. 1) Either the process of refunding one night really takes this hotel more than 2 weeks (very unlikely), or 2) The management in charge of it is stalling on purpose, not contacting me in the hopes of me just forgetting about it and moving on so that they wouldn't have to reach into their pockets to pay a fair night's refund. I don't know about you, but the latter seems what's happening to me right now. The reception is really friendly, it's just the management that seems to be the problem here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were so pleased with our stay! Will definitely be back. The service was fantastic, we were able to leave our bags for a few hours after checkout, and they were really polite. The bedroom was huge with a grand bed, gorgeous windows and a quaint bathroom to suit our needs. There was even a tea and coffee area. The only comment I would make was it seemed a little outdated, the lamp was flickering and one of the towels had a small hole. But it was extremely tidy and a comfortable stay. A good price too. Again, I definitely see myself coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very spacious accommodation. No breakfast service but not a problem given the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very understated but very good quality accommodation and great value compared to other hotels in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Schönes Hotel

Das Hotel liegt in einer ruhigen Seitenstrasse. Zu Fuss ist alles gut erreichbar. Das Personal ist freundlich und immer gut gelaunt. Bei meinem zweiten Aufenthalt in Edinburgh bin ich wieder ins Albany.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances, Menlo Park

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a quiet seemingly residential area but just a short walk from a busy intersection where one can pick up the tram to the airport! So, one can also get the tram FROM the airport and walk a short distance to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really well done conversion into a hotel. The lobby was clean and modern the staff was reserved but friendly. Great touches, but a little impersonal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alejandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our one-night stay in Edinburgh. We easily walked to the Royal Mile and appreciated how spacious the room itself was. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great character property steps away from the City Centre and Edinburgh Waverly Station. Friendly and helpful staff went out of their way to make my stay a pleasant one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good size room, clean, all good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well located hotel with friendly and helpful staff. A little worn in places, but this doesn’t affect comfort. Useful to know that this hotel does not have lift access, and also doesn’t have a breakfast option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, with everything required for a weekend stay EXCEPT we would have liked a full length mirror in our room. The reception staff were lovely, & 1 gentleman in particular was extremely helpful, which we really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The aesthetic of the rooms was very nice. The property is odd in that it a conversion of several rowhouses, so you had to go up and down various stairs to access the rooms. My only complaint is the lack of amenities. There is no laundry service, no iron in the room, and the bathrooms are very tiny. I am over 6 ft. tall, and the sink was halfway up my thighs. The staff was very nice and accommodating. They will hold your room key (old fashioned solid metal key, and you had to manually lock your room door when you left for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025