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 - 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
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Anonymous (Couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
View from our room was lovely!
There was no lift from main entrance to reservation desk, had to drag our luggage up two flights of stairs, the lift from main floor to room was tiny, noisy room, and a piece of my personal lace undergarment disappeared and never resurfaced, STRANGE!.
Pauline J. (Couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Right on Princess Street one block from the Royal Mile. Easy access to everything, a beautiful ancient hotel. Delightful staff, wonderful meals in the tastefully decorated dining room. Scenic view from the coffee shop lounge.
SAUD (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location, housekeeping staff was excellent, with nothing extra to ask
To get to the reception desk, (where the lift was available), you need to take the stairs, and if you have bags, it can be difficult. The bathroom has a bath tub, which can be dangerous, with risk of fall. It is better to replace with shower. No fridge or safe in the room, can be noisy during day time.
Caitlin (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean rooms and helpful staff. Extremely easy to find as well.
Popular sites within walking distance or a short uber.
Cleaning crew would turn off ac unit while I was gone so my room was always warm when I came back. It cooled down quickly again
LINDA (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Chose the Old Waverly hotel because of the location and it did not disappoint very convenient for our family to reach Old Town, Rabbies bus tours and AirLink100 bus!
Bath has a high tub to climb over when shower and room is a little small, but it served its purpose.
Raymond (Couple)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location
Room was small and a bit chlostrophobic as there was no natural light.
donna (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location was amazing . Food on dinner and lunch menu amazing
Accessibility poor. The hotel Could be made more disabled friendly. Some reception staff not so friendly nor f&b staff. Housekeeping amazing . Would have like a bedside lamp either side of the bed also grab rails in the shower would make getting in easier.
Rachel (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location was great - super quick and easy from Waverley Station, new town shops and restaurants and easy access to the Royal Mile and old town. Rooms were quite large, easily accommodating 2 adults and luggage.
There are stairs to access the front of the hotel but that was clearly mentioned when booking - it is an older hotel and that is part of the charm of The Old Waverley
Turkan (Group Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Location
The lift was out of order for 2 days. Breakfast was unpleasant. Very noisy back street in the morning.
Bradley (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great view very nice view. Clean rooms and nice location
No
Diane (Group Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was great. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was perfect. A great value and definitely recommend
Linda (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location was excellent and close to transportation and beautiful landmarks. Breakfast room was elegant.
Outside noises were irritating. Soundproof glass might ensure a better night’s sleep.
Nancy (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Room was fantastic! View of Old Town and the Scott Monument. Comfortable bed and great bathroom with bathtub.
More warm options like pancakes for breakfast would have been great.
Alshaikh (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location is super excellent and strategic!
The room had no window and the corridors were smelling of dust
Douglas M. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The Old Waverley Hotel is about a five-minute walk from the main rail station and it the "center of things!" The room was large and I was upgraded to a Princess Street view which was nice and overlooked the Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. The breakfast was great. The hotel is an "Edinburgh classic."
The price was a little high.
Thomas (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
ROOM WAS ADEQUATE
SMALLISH ROOM
Enrique (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
There was breakfast but it was the same food every single day.
The room was small.
The bath tub was odd, big step down to get out, probably not safe for older people.
You have to lug your suitcases up one floor to the front desk but then there is an elevator
The elevator was out of order for a couple hours one day during our stay.
The door lock didnt work and we had to wait for maintenance to replace it before we could get back into our room.
Breakfast food was same every single day.
Fernando (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Clean and close proximity to everything.
There was I think a construction nearby which creates noise in the evening and early morning.
Lisa (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Friendly
No
Kauth (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The hotel is steps away from Waverly Station. The staff were very helpful. Our room had a perfect view of the Royal Park. Enjoyed watching people in the Park. Really appreciated the staff suggesting an early cold breakfast delivered to our room because we had to check out before breakfast started.
Being on a major street means that busses and street cars passed under our window all night. Bring ear plugs. The room was attractive but tiny -- like a room in NYC. Just enough room for the beds.
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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 - 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
- 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 - 886 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 - 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
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Old Waverley Hotel
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom