Old Waverley Hotel
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom
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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Elevator
- Coffee shop
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Snack bar
- 24-hour security
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Contactless check-in/out
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Professional cleaning services
- Room service available
- Takeout dining services available
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.94 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.60 mi
- Perth - 34.31 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.12 mi
Museums
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 779 f
- National Gallery of Scotland - 910 f
- Stills Gallery - 983 f
- Collective Gallery - 992 f
- Royal Scottish Academy - 998 f
- City Art Centre - 1,026 f
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.21 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.22 mi
- DOM - 0.22 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.24 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.24 mi
- Mounted Gallery - 0.28 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.30 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.31 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.31 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.32 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.32 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.33 mi
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Beth (Family with young children)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The location of the property was amazing!
We had asked prior to our stay to have a room near the elevator due to my mother’s limited mobility. We were put in the room furthest away. We knew there was some steps to get to reception but we were also told we can press the bell for assistance to get our luggage up the stairs. We pressed the bell and no one came. Luckily I can carry the luggage up but just had to make a few trips.
We also had a man try to come into our room whilst we were in bed at 8.50am. Luckily the chain was on the door. I shouted hello and he quickly shut the door and ran off. By the time I got out the bed and got the chain off the door he had ran off. We went and spoke to reception and the lady we initially spoke to was lovely but then she got who I was assuming was the manager and she said it will have been house keeping. When I told her he hadn’t knocked and just ran off she said ‘well he’s a bit disabled’. This is not a response you expect to get from a manager of a hotel and our hotel room did not need house keeping as we were only staying the one night.
Munira_ra (Couple)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Location
Reception
Karen a. K. (Group Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location was fantastic and staff were helpful and friendly!
Breakfast buffet was awful. Food tasted old! Not good value for money?
Phyllis (Family with young children)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was amazing. The staff was brilliant and really enjoyed the bar and restaurant.
No complaints
Patricia (Senior Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The beautiful dining room and comfortable lounge with window views of the park led us to choose to stay and eat there several times rather than search out other options.
The shower was very hard to figure out and therefore a wild temperature experience. The tub was great, however the very intense overhead light gave the impression of being on an operating table. Not as relaxing as I'd hoped.
Spencer (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everyone says location and they’re right, but it’s also a nice hotel. I’m a typical stocky American and it was great. Staff is brilliant. Stayed there 4 nights of my 7 in Scotland and will be back. Hotel employees at the Front Desk will tremendous
There were some comments on water pressure: I stayed in two rooms and they were both fine.
Olga (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The location is outstanding.
My bed was literally warped. They gave me a room with the rug pulled out, which was obvious from the debris around the baseboard. I also has the pleasure of having a crack in the wall and the paint appeared to he as old as the location.
Nomunzul (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Best location
Charlotte (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hotel is in a fantastic location! Easy to access all parts of the city.
The breakfast buffet is wonderful and delicious, and the staff work hard to keep everything stocked and the tables clean.
The room was awesome.
Better hairdryers!
Mulligan (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location was excellent; close to Old Town and New Town, train station and other attractions
The hotel is located on a busy street so the noise from the street is high plus there is construction next store that starts early in the morning. Access to the lobby is via stairs so hard for those to get luggage up.
Charlotte (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location is fantastic and provides easy access to all parts of Edinburgh.
The breakfast buffet is wonderful and the staff do a great job keeping everything provided and the tables clean.
The the room was absolutely fantastic.
the hairdryers.
Sharon (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location of the hotel to all the shopping, sites and restaurants
The room was smaller than what was shown in the photo and since I had booked months in advance I thought I would be given the one a little nicer.
MARLEN (Group Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good location
Too many stairs
Elaine (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The hotel is in a good location for the train station and buses and trams
Michal (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Good breakfast
Beds & pillows were very hard
Paul (Family with young children)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Great location
First the good stuff. The location was excellent.
Now the not so good.
The floor was neither level nor flat. There was a noticeable slope upwards going from the door towards the window. And the cheap flooring contained large bubbles where it hadn’t adhered to the underfloor, and these bubbles crushed underfoot as you walked up the slope.
Incredibly, there were zero power outlets for guest use in the room. I literally had to unplug the coffee maker to plug in my stuff.
And the room was very, very noisy. Some soundproofing windows would have gone a long way to fixing that. At this price point, that’s really not good enough.
As for the bathroom, the light flickered in an alarming way, and the water pressure in the shower was woeful. Otherwise, it was ok.
Rania (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Wonderful location , walkable distance to almost all the attractions . The view from the lounge / restaurant was amazing.
It’s an older hotel, so you may hear some floor creaks when walking, but nothing that caused any issues
Nicolette (Group Traveler)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location was great. The room was small and outdated. the staff was friendly and helpful. They changed me to a better room when I complained.
Talley (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Hotel staff were very accommodating when we asked to switch our room.
Lounge area was nice for after dinner drinks.
Nice to be able to order fresh eggs for breakfast.
First room was very small, with a very small bed and a ramp up to the bathroom. Windows were frosted or painted over.
mariesuzanne (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.94 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.60 mi
- Perth - 34.31 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.12 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 779 f
- National Gallery of Scotland - 910 f
- Stills Gallery - 983 f
- Collective Gallery - 992 f
- Royal Scottish Academy - 998 f
- City Art Centre - 1,026 f
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.21 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.22 mi
- DOM - 0.22 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.24 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.24 mi
- Mounted Gallery - 0.28 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.30 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.31 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.31 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.32 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.32 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.33 mi
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 901 f
- General Register House - 788 f
- Lady Stairs House - 0.22 mi
- St. Giles Cathedral - 0.24 mi
- Parliament House - 0.29 mi
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 789 f
- Scottish Gems - 0.31 mi
- Netherbow - 0.33 mi
- Rent A Bike - 0.34 mi
- Armstrong's - 0.34 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 841 f
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 887 f
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.26 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.28 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.20 mi
- Castlehill Golf - 0.30 mi
- Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 667 f
- ScotlandsPeople Centre - 738 f
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 848 f
- Multrees Walk - 919 f
- Gladstone's Land - 0.22 mi
- Waterloo Place - 0.22 mi
- Canongate Ballet - 0.23 mi
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 0.23 mi
- Dance Base - 0.23 mi
- Royal Mile - 0.24 mi
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.24 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.30 mi
- Magdalen Chapel - 0.33 mi
- Mercat Tours - 0.35 mi
- New Town Conservation Centre - 0.35 mi
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Old Waverley Hotel
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom