Motel One Edinburgh-royal
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom
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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom
In the center of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 5 minute walk from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historic St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within a 10 minute walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away. The rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and stylish, modern furniture. The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and restaurants and it is less than half a mile from the hotel. Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historic places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within a 5 minute walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Center, a 10 minute walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
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stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The position was great and is very clean!
Breakfast could be better
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location is amazing. Just next to the old city and to the parks.
Breakfast could include more vegetables and a variety of eggs.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was phenomal. It's located on the corner of Cockburn St., which I didn't realize was a popular street in Edinburgh, and a short walk from the Royal Mile. It's also located right by a bridge that makes it super easy to walk to the other side of town. We had a rental car as we had just come from the Highlands and had a super early flight (5 a.m.). We were able to easily pull off on the side of Market street and unload our bags and get checked into the hotel. We ended up parking in the parking garage that the hotel offers a discount for (Q-Park Omni). It's a half mile from the hotel. If you book online and use the discount code, it's fairly reasonable (coming from someone used to Seattle parking fees). We paid GBP 35 for 33 hours. We moved the car to Market street the evening before our flight so we didn't have to walk to the car at 3 a.m. with our suitcases.
The size of the room and the bed was nice, but I think they put us in one of the worst rooms in the hotel locationwise. It felt like we were in a dungeon, we had half windows, it was dark, and the dumpsters were right outside the windows which created lots of noise with folks constantly throwing rubbish away. If we had been even one floor higher, I'm confident it would have been much better.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location. Lovely staff!
For the cost of staying there, I was surprised there wasn’t a fridge or an iron. We couldn’t open our smaller than regular sized suitcase as the room was so small.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff were super helpful and friendly. Loved the lobby for a quick breather between sites. The shower was great! Loved having a big body pillow
Beds were a bit soft for me, but of course that is personal preference
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
That is was close to everything
Paid for a room with a view at the cost of over 580 for 2 nights and our view was trees and the rail tracts this was room 512 very very disappointing
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and staff
View was a stairway.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Perfectly located. Quiet. My room with a view was wonderful.
The floating linoleum floor in the lobby was lifted up just before the stairs down to the exit. It was a bit dangerous. Some staff were less than friendly. Some were very nice though.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location is amazing
Laminate in lobby near stairs is a tripping hazard
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room was spotless and comfortable. We appreciated the daily housekeeping service and free kettle with teas and coffee in the room. The bathroom was well appointed and clean
Great location and staff. The breakfast was a bit expensive at 20 pounds per person. More inexpensive options are close by with the Milkman Cafe mere steps away.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The lovation
Greatly overpriced. Room was basic, no view, felt stuffy.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Property was in an excellent location! Room and bathroom were both clean and good size.
The room was difficult to get to and with the window open it was a bit noisy
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location. Hotel was clean. Staff were helpful and courteous. Would definitely stay there in the future.
The breakfast options. I think its rather expensive for what is offered
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location
No self controlled air con which normally not a problem but there was heat wave during my stay.
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    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.00 mi
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    • Dundee Airport - 35.25 mi

    Museums

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      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 124 f
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      • City Art Centre - 607 f
      • Royal Scottish Academy - 667 f
      • National Gallery of Scotland - 981 f
      • Museum of Childhood - 0.20 mi
      • Portfolio Gallery - 0.22 mi
      • Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.22 mi
      • John Knox House Museum - 0.23 mi
      • Museum of Scotland - 0.23 mi
      • Royal Museum - 0.23 mi
      • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.26 mi
      • National Museum of Scotland - 0.27 mi
      • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.27 mi

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      • Lady Stairs House - 540 f
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      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 843 f
      • George IV Bridge - 0.22 mi
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      • Scottish Gems - 0.20 mi
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      • Gladstone's Land - 540 f
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      • Edinburgh Christmas Market - 957 f
      • Magdalen Chapel - 1,009 f
      • Mercat Tours - 0.20 mi
      • ScotlandsPeople Centre - 0.21 mi
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Motel One Edinburgh-royal

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom