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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

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

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Room with a View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with a View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room with a View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Oct 6 - Oct 7
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Devil's Advocate - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3-star eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The eco-certified Motel One Edinburgh - Royal also features express check-out, a front-desk safe, and an elevator.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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 - Royal offers 205 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 complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

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
  • Coffee and tea 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • 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 and cash
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, Diners Club, and cash.

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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Edinburgh-Royal Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Hotel Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
One Edinburgh Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

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

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is 8.1 mi (34-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 - Royal?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on Oct 5, 2025 start from $211.66, 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 - Royal have an airport shuttle?

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

How close is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal 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 Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal, 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 - Royal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Royal have a pool?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal does not have a pool.

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Royal have a restaurant?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is home to One Lounge, which features light fare.

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Royal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1060 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not like inability to control room temperature accurately. Did not like that there wasn’t a telephone in the rooms, which required us to present to the front desk with issues or requests. Did not like that no refrigerator was in the room. A shared refrigerator off the lobby area doesn’t help if people with medications requiring refrigeration are staying at the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was out in a room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! It was just across the street from Edinburgh Waverly station and minutes' walk from the Royal Mile. Despite being near all the touristy spots, it was quiet in the evenings and night. We didn't have a room with a view, but our room was quiet and extremely clean. The room was smaller than most standard rooms, however, we only were there for bed. We opted out of the breakfast since there were cafes nearby but the breakfast spread had a wide variety. Many staying there were German since it's a German brand hotel. It was honestly a pleasant experience and if we're back in Edinburgh, I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiachra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is fine. Conveniently located. Asked for a quiet room when we booked. Ended up with one above the railway line which was the opposite of quiet. Guys in reception were very helpful in getting us sorted with a quiet one as soon as we asked to move. All good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay! Loved the free Luggage Storage for our early arrival. Fun and Funky Lobby, Full Bar, and nice sitting areas. Did not have the breakfast but it looked fabulous and definitely worth the extra $ Room is small and cozy. Perfect for what we needed. Our room was a standard room and looked directly at the wall of the next building, that was fine for us. We only stayed to sleep and change etc. not for the view. EXCELLENT Location to Waverly train Station, Royal Mile Shops/Sights and All of the tourist sights in Old Town! Easy walk to trains, Buses etc too. Room was having some air con issues and the hotel fixed it within an hour. We were able to open the window too. There was some late night city noise from the bar hoppers on Saturday Night with our window open. We didn't mind hearing people having fun and enjoying their holiday. If you are a light sleeper maybe that would bother you. We would 100% recommend and stay again. Also, A good Tip: use the Blue AirLink 100 Bus to/from the Airport vs. a Taxi. You can pay directly on the Bus with a Credit Card and its MUCH Cheaper and drops you closer to the hotel than our taxi did! Taxi was about $50 and Bus was $11 for 2 People.
Small and Cozy Standard Room Double Bed. There was also a small desk. Bathroom was nice. Modern. Good Shower. Just what we needed to sleep and get ready for our sightseeing.
Standard room with view of a wall...there is a walkway down below with lots of late night foot traffic and happy bar patrons. We didn't mind that. Windows open. Blackout Curtain help with Late Sunsets and early sunrises in June/summer months.
Excellent Location on the corner across from Bridge to Trains/Busses. Easy Short Walk to Royal and LOTS of shops and cafes around the Hotel too.
Hotel Lobby and Bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Marion

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

KRISTINE, MARIETTA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

8/10 Good

Pam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was only there for one night, comfortable clean room, unfortunately very limited choice of food in the bar (toasted sandwiches and nothing else) really convenient for the station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in amazing location. The staff were attentive. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to access to the old town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3rd time staying at this Motel One. So close and convenient to walk around Old Town and Train access. I will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john, edison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Teresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perf
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Ingramport

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, quiet and the location couldn't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025