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
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • 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 June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Convenient
Old, no cctv, no slopes, only steps and one small lift, old room doors, noisy, not clean rooms.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff were very friendly and very helpful with all our requests. We had been given a very small room on 6th floor with tiny windows. However, when I spoke with Barret (I'm unsure of the correct spelling, sorry) the following morning he went above and beyond the call of duty and found a different room with very large windows to let some air in as it was very hot during our stay (no air con in rooms, understandable as very old building). He also brought me up to see the room before moving us. Excellent service and would recommend to friends. Room, bed linen towels all spotless. The breakfast was good, maybe a bit more choice in breads and pastries !
No bottled water in room on arrival which is really standard in hotels now. I was a bit surprised at this considering the price of the room for 4 days. Sinks in bathroom very high, if you had kiddies with you they would not be able to reach the tap ! It could do with a lick of paint and new carpets in bedroom as they were a bit worn looking. It would make a huge difference to the overall look of the hotel.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Close t il everything. Helpful staff and okd world charm
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location of the room was stunning and the view fantastic overlooking the castle. But the hotel relies on this and neglects other services to complement, which is a shame.
The windows were filthy, obscuring the view. No fridge in room and only enough milk to make one cup of tea. No fresh milk no water. Sound of neighbours above at 2-3 am. Breakfast not included which is poor at this price. Sink was very high on stand very unusual. No plugs behind beds and for mobile phone. Hotel room whilst clean looks very tired. Very noisy as on Main Street.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, service, amenities
Breakfast could’ve had more options
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location for rail & bus connections A lot of attractions & sights within walking distance
Dated interior although very clean. Bedroom view into overlooking offices
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
Hotel looks tired. Staff - especially front desk staff (male)- not especially helpful.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
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stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I slept through breakfast. Within 5 min walk of main station, very easy to find. Plenty of food drink & transportation right outside.
Not much.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location very central and near train station
Pillows very hard bath quite high to get into shower..didn’t like coffee in breakfast!
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The location was brilliant but it was noisy at night.
It was astonishingly expensive for a 3 star hotel. It hurt. Very old fashioned and in need of a refurbishment. I would not recommend the Old Waverley.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The location and staff were very good. Central location with easy access to all sights, restaurants, etc. The staff were kind, helpful and friendly.
Our room had no natural light coming in and needs updating. The bathroom door didn't close unless locked from the inside.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and breakfast
Price was high for the room
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    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 - 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

    Transport

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      • 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
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      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 887 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
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      • 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

Old Waverley Hotel

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