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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Cynthia (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The staff was very friendly. The location was great.?
The elevator/lift did not work most of the time. I was on the 6th floor and had to walk up 6 flights of stairs several times. The hotel should have offered some sort of discount for the inconvenience but they did not.
Melissa (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very clean and comfortable and amazing location!
Abdulla a. k. (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location
Location
Brian (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The desk staff were amazing and friendly
No
Lorna (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was perfect! We were at several Fringe shows. Access to restaurants was excellent. Good bar. Friendly and helpful staff . We have stayed here a few times.
Could have done with another lift but I appreciate space was not available. It's a well established hotel and very comfortable.
David (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The hotel’s charm lies mainly in its historic appearance and character, and its location close to so many attractions. We had dinner one night at the restaurant and it was excellent. The breakfast was of consistently good quality. Housekeeping was excellent. The bathroom was very good; no issues with hot water, shower pressure, etc. The staff were all kind and helpful except for one.
No air conditioning. We had only a fan and, some nights, it was uncomfortably warm. I don’t believe that the listing description mentioned that there was no air conditioning. Bath amenities were minimal. There was no closet as shown in the listing photos, just a rack with hangars. That seemed rather second rate. Late into the night there were noises of traffic and revelers, and loud construction noises next door and trash trucks could be heard as early as 6:00 am. The first night we asked the Front Desk person for some late night dining recommendations, but she simply referred us to Google. One would think the hotel would maintain a list of nearby establishments for such a case and have some knowledge of them.
John (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Close to Old Town and easily accessible public transport
Janet (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location and the history.
The lift was broken the first two days. Had to walk up several flights of stairs. Mechanism on the fire door in the hallway needed replacing. Slammed every time someone went through it.
Craig (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The breakfasts were good
Internal room stuffy and hot. Also small for two people
Stephanie (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I ordered a Dinner, room service and enjoyed to breakfast buffet. Both meals were wonderful! The dinner, I over ordered, but ate everything.... So delicious!
The elevator was out of order...I had read about it on the review. I was hoping it would be fixed before my arrival.
Catherine (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
No elevator to Lobby with a flight of steps and then main elevator out of order
Bathrooms antiquated, old bath tubs that were very hard to get in and out
Jelena (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location is excellent, friendly staff, room with a view of Scot Monument, decent size.
Was told room is renovated but didn’t feel like it. Bathroom facility is subpar.
Breakfast is mediocre
Coffee in dining room is too weak
Too many stairs, not wheelchair accessible.
No lobby access for drop off and pick up
Overall the property feels stale. Needs an upgrade.
neil (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location
Rooms were very small , elevator out of order so for a 75 year old waiting for a knee replacement with a heart problem this was a problem and could have been disclosed as we booked the same day we arrived
Expensive for that we got
Diana P. (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Clean, location.
There is no elevator at the entrance, so traveling with large suitcases is not convenient going up to reception; the elevator is on the 1st floor.
Celia (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location was amazing. View was a lifetime thrill.
I needed secure wifi for one transaction, but your free wifi was all I could have, according to the person at reception. The fan in the room didn't keep up with the hot weather. Opening the window meant hearing folks carousing on the street. I know the heatwave was not your doing. I was just uncomfortable.
Waleed (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
Not good during summer as the rooms were hit with no air conditioners
IBRAHIM (Couple)
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.
Noor (Couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Nothing
The elevator was broken and we were on the sixth floor
LINDA (Family with young children)
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!
Seve (Family with young children)
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.
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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