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
On Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, Old Waverley Hotel offers elegant accommodations in the New Town area. Waverley rail station is a 1-minute walk away. Many of the spacious rooms offer stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Features include an interactive entertainment system and 24-hour room service. The Old Waverley Hotel offers a full-cooked Scottish breakfast or a buffet-style selection of continental items including fresh pastries, fresh fruit, cereals with fresh fruit juices plus tea and coffee. Many galleries and museums can be reached within 10 minutes' walk from Old Waverley. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute car journey away.

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
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stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Very classic hotel with good location. It was not in my plan to stay at the property but it’s due to my cancelled booking at close by hotel with no solid reason!
Although I have booked the room at last minute (may be its weekend almost fully booked) but unfortunately there was No refrigerator No A/C. Luckily the fan we have it the second night it was a big help.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Love the breakfast especially the scrambled eggs with toast!
Room was small with only window looking at a building!
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Nothing
The elevator was broken and we were on the sixth floor
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Room was clean and functional. Bathroom very good decent ventilation.TV Kettle etc fine.
Couldn’t open a window, no air. Poor view of a building site next door expected more for the price I paid. My room was on the 4th floor and the lift was out of order for most of my stay. I am a fairly fit 75yr old but climbing 15 flights of stairs - twice on the first day, four times on the second, and twice on the checkout day - was not my idea of a relaxing couple of days in a nice hotel.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The room was smaller than expected with a smaller window which we had to use a water bottle to keep open for air as the room was quite warm and stuffy. One side of the mattress was lumpy and uncomfortable, could do with replacing. It was clean and the staff were very helpful which was good. It is a prime location which was excellent.
The photographs were suggestive of a larger room, which we expected, however as we were only there for 3nights it was adequate. The room was very hot/stuffy so we left the window open however there is a lot of outside noise very early morning which woke us up. The lift broke down and was out of order for 2days which was very inconvenient especially as we were on the fifth floor and are senior citizens.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
We had a fantastic view of the Scott Monument, the location was excellent. We didn’t have breakfast. The bed was very comfortable with plenty of pillows and all the linen and towels were good quality.The room was a reasonable size. Some of the staff on reception were lovely and very helpful, but a couple just ignored me and served people who had come in after me…
I hadn’t realised when we booked that there were shops beneath it and the entrance was between two. They don’t have double glazing so you can hear the traffic and the trains. There was also work going on, which we weren’t informed about and the lift was out of order for one day. They were a bit stingy on the sugar and milk in the room, but were happy to give more when asked for it. I think it was a bit overpriced for what we had
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
So close to everything and amazing views. Great hospitality.
Everything was good.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Loved the heritage style of the lounge area and furniture. Fantastic views. Loved that there was a portable fan in the bedroom.
No coffee machine.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location
Stairs to reception
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
location was the best, they can improve on the breakfast, the hotel needs attention on maintenance, many details in my room.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good
Good
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good breakfast.
They didn’t have air conditioning and it was pretty hot.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Location location location perfect
Lift was out of order on arrival . Walked up the stairs to the 6th floor with my luggage sweating buckets . When I got there the door wasn’t operating as it should have been using the key card . Walked all the way back to get it reactivated by reception staff.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location perfect
Nothing
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Central location on Princes Street opposite the Scott monument.
Nothing.
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location and services
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Location
VERY HOT STUFFY ROOM NO AIR
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Area information

    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

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 779 f
      • National Gallery of Scotland - 910 f
      • Stills Gallery - 983 f
      • Collective Gallery - 992 f
      • Royal Scottish Academy - 997 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

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 901 f

    Other attractions

      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • General Register House - 788 f
      • Lady Stairs House - 0.22 mi
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.24 mi
      • Parliament House - 0.29 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • 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
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Princes Street Gardens - 841 f
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 886 f
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.26 mi
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.28 mi
      Shopping Center Show all on map »
      • Princes Mall - 0.20 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Castlehill Golf - 0.30 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.31 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Christmas Market - 667 f
      • ScotlandsPeople Centre - 738 f
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 848 f
      • Multrees Walk - 920 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

Old Waverley Hotel

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom