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
- 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
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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Anonymous (solo traveller)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was outstanding; the room was a good size for me as a solo traveler; it was a little warm so having the fan in the room was a big plus. The location was PERFECT - easy access to the train station, restaurants, the Gallery and an easy walk to Calton Hill. The staff at the front desk help me look up transportation options as far north as Braemar, the young man whose name I cannot remember (J..?) was especially attentive to my challenges reaching a car for hire.
Additional towel in the room to wash my face would have been nice but I was able to get towels from the cleaning staff.
Did not know about the beach.
Deirdre (family with young children)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location easy access to different parts of the city
Available of restaurant/ limited bar food menu
Rooms were very hot over night and if window was left open noise from street made it difficult to sleep
Heli (family with young children)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was great, the breakfast not so much.
The breakfast.
Paul (review category business travellers)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location. Room comfortable. Simple menu but surprisingly good food. We had steak and lasagne.
You are paying for location, which sits above a local merchandise store. We were the only people dining. Breakfast similar to Travelodge.
Pepa (solo traveller)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location
The view of the room was depressing
Jitka (group)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location
Quite poor choice at breakfast
Amanda (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Katherine (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location if you want to be near the train station and the Old Town. Some street noise (which was expected), but we were lucky to have a room on a high floor, so that was not a big problem. The room was a decent size, with all appliances functioning properly. Lots of stairs everywhere; not a problem for us, but those with mobility issues should take notice.
Mark (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
The staff were excellent and friendly and the location was good. There was good functioning AC. The general standard of cleaning was good and the public areas were nicely presented.
We had booked the most basic of rooms (Junior Double Room (Internal Rooms)) and paid £1139.55 for three nights so £379.55 per night. To put this in context we had booked the room a year in advance as it was Fringe / Tattoo so knew availability would be tight and costs higher. We had booked though Booking.com as this was much cheaper than booking direct.
However, for £379.55 per night I expected more than the box room that was our bedroom. I suspect the room had been a single with a double bed placed in it. There was only 8 inches on my side of the bed, so no room for a proper bedside table or lamp. I was constantly hurting myself trying to get in and out of bed and ripped a toenail on one occasion.
The door to the room didn't fit the frame so light came in from the corridor all night and sound travelled freely as we were right next to the elevator. In fact, the notice on our floor didn't even identify our room as even being on the floor!
The bathroom floor had cracked tiles and there was plenty of loose and flaking grout. There was mould around the mirror surround. Strangely the sink counter was set very high and my wife (5') found it difficult. There was a tiny television that was not really of use due to its size. The telephone didn't work and was permanently lit up so we unplugged it.
The view from the window was of a fire escape route heavily covered in pigeon droppings and many air conditioning units. The cables and pipes for our AC unit ran, and hung freely, behind our curtain.
The room reminded me of those very tired seaside hotels that have not enjoyed any real investment but rely on their 'charm and quirkiness' to attract guests. I feel taken advantage of having stayed here.
Larissa (with friends)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Constancia (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Colin (family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location
The scones for breakfast were old and dry. The waitress said they were fresh. If they were fresh than they were the worst aliens I’d ever had.
Virginia (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Breakfast was good. In general, the food was good. The staff was very accommodating.
I paid over €500 per night for this hotel which was worth at the most €150 a night. The shower was a nightmare. The tub was a slip and fall disaster waiting to happen. The stairs required to get up to and down from the first floor were an extreme challenge for an older person with mobility issues. The lighting in the bathroom was absolutely horrible for trying to put on make up. I’ve never paid this much for a room in my life, and frankly would expect a lot more for my money.
Thomas (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Breakfast was very good. Service was first class.
Carpet in room needed replacing maybe by a wooden floor which would be more hygienic.
Myroslava (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Easton (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Brilliant central location, very easy access to Waverley station, all buses, 2 mins away from tram stop for the airport.
Traditional character
Great lounge with views, over Princes street and the park.
Air con in our room, excellent during a hot and humid stay
Friendly staff
nothing
Lorna (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Ali (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location
The staff are grumpy and value for money is not reasonable
David (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
No lift from ground to reception. Very tiny lift from reception to the rooms and very tiny room and bed.
Sharon (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location, clean
Small stuffy room
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Availability from Thu, Sep 11, 2025 To Sun, Sep 14, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Standard Twin Room
This twin room features a seating area and tea/coffee maker
2 x
$357.65USD
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Total (including tax) $1,287.54
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$382.01USD
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Total (including tax) $1,375.23
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Clothes rack
- Coffee/tea machine
- Conditioner
- Crib(s)
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen TV
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Iron and ironing board
- Linens
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Seating area
- Smoke alarm
- Socket near the bed
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Trash cans
- TV
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Wake-up service
- Window
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Standard Twin Room ROOM ONLY
Twin bed - standard room.
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$357.65USD
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Total (including tax) $1,344.87
Twin Standard Room Only
Twin bed.
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$368.38USD
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Total (including tax) $1,384.71
Twin Standard Room Only
Twin bed.
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$379.11USD
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Total (including tax) $1,425.45
Standard Twin Room Free Breakfast
Twin bed - standard room - free breakfast.
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$382.68USD
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$369.12
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Total (including tax) $1,438.65
TWIN STANDARD Free Breakfast
Twin bed - free breakfast.
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$393.41USD
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Total (including tax) $1,478.91
TWIN STANDARD Free Breakfast
Twin bed - free breakfast.
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$404.14USD
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Total (including tax) $1,519.89
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