Old Waverley Hotel

Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

In the heart of Edinburgh, Old Waverley Hotel offers a welcoming stay. Enjoy traditional Scottish fare at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With helpful staff and perks like luggage storage and concierge services, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for exploring nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

Television
Elevator
Deep soaking bathtub
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Snack bar/deli
Free toiletries

$158 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Tomorrow

Nov 12 - Nov 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

194 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

194 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

151 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

151 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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

Good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

Desk

107 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

97 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

194 sq ft
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

$140 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY

What's nearby

Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
George Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
‪Old Waverley Hotel - ‬1 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at Old Waverley Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cranstons, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 85 rooms
- Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1848
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
27 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

More

Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Dining

Cranstons - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Old Waverley Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Old Waverley Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Old Waverley Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Old Waverley Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Old Waverley Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Old Waverley Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cranstons.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Old Waverley Hotel like?

Old Waverley Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Location

Service staff

Breakfast

View

Bed

Restaurant

Train station

Lobby

Bathroom

What guests liked

Breakfast was great, with a variety of options and good value. (66 reviews)
The property's restaurant served good food and offered a nice breakfast buffet. (7 reviews)
Airport transport was extremely convenient with easy access to the airport bus/tram and airport shuttle within walking distance. (5 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

8/10 Very good

Nov 7, 2025

Staff, clean rooms, location

Kelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 17, 2025

Lovely little hotel

It’s a great locale right near the train station. Old school European train station hotel. Really nice & I bet it is fun there for the Christmas Holidays! Staff is very helpful.

Kellie A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 18, 2025

Nice clean rooms friendly staff. Only issue is no lift from ground floor to first floor.

Anand, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

Everyone was very friendly and room was lovely. We throughly enjoyed our dinner, as well! Would stay here again!

Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 24, 2025

Clean room.

Lucille, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 30, 2025

Wonderful location - central to so many things in Edinburgh...very pleased with our stay there

Bayne Joseph, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 4, 2025

Great location right near to Waverley station. Rooms are very small with some awkward configurations. Lack of fridge and room safe are areas that are simple to improve overall room facilities. Lift is so small that even one person and luggage is a tight fit. Overall service experience across hotel was average

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2025

Great location

Perfect location. Close to everything. Old school hotel but not old inside. I loved it!

Patrick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 13, 2025

Large room, very centrally located, close to the Tram.

Patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 3, 2025

Nice hotel with great location. Very short walk to the train station, tram, and airport shuttle bus. Not far from historic Old Town section. Near numerous dining and pub options on Rose Street.

Sam, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 1, 2024

Great location and friendly staff

Tianshu, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 24, 2025

Lovely hotel! Perfect location and kind staff. Highly recommend.

Olivia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 21, 2024

Fantastic location.

Tania, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 24, 2025

I didn’t have breakfast

Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2025

Could not have been more perfect. Would recommend. Staff is super helpful and kind. Exactly where we wanted to be for dining, museums and a lovely park.

Hannah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 7, 2024

Great location between Old Town and New Town, close to the train station and walking distance from main attractions.

John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 12, 2024

Great older hotel near everything

Great older hotel near everything. Bed was comfortable, the room average size for an older downtown hotel. Breakfast was a good, typical, UK hotel breakfast.

James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 27, 2024

Excellent location

Our third time staying at this hotel. It cannot be beat for location, has an excellent breakfast buffet, and a well-stocked and well-priced bar/lounge area for afternoons and evenings.

Maria Miland, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 10, 2025

It was an ok but old building. The floors cracked and elevators were not working all the way down so we had to carry luggage up and down stairs. The only good thing was the location

Katya, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

May 20, 2025

Near rail station which attracts noise and misc activity. Can be noisy at times. Basic tourist level hotel. Staff was nice and helpful but properly is a bit worn. Staff works hard in daily cleaning and room turnover.

Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 16, 2025

View from our room was very impressive. Cleaning staff was not shy about yelling to each other from floor to floor which could be quite annoying in the mornings. Location was great and very convenient.

Shawn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 10, 2024

The Old Waverly was conveniently located, nicely updated and well priced. Colin from Front Desk went above and beyond to help us with our luggage back to the train!

Heather, 4-night trip