The Balmoral Hotel
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Elevator
- Heating
- indoor pool
- Concierge services
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Massage services
- Restaurant(s)
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Wine/champagne
- Personal trainer
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- 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
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Free face masks
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Fitness center
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Spa services
- Spa/sauna
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Professional cleaning services
- Room service available
- Pets allowed (charges may apply)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Indoor parking (charges may apply)
- Valet parking (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining
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- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.08 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.52 mi
- Perth - 34.31 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.07 mi
Museums
- City Art Centre - 681 f
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 870 f
- Collective Gallery - 955 f
- Stills Gallery - 958 f
- Police Information Centre - 0.22 mi
- Mounted Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.23 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.23 mi
- DOM - 0.23 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.24 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.28 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.30 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.30 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.30 mi
- People's Story - 0.34 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.36 mi
- Peoples Story Museum - 0.37 mi
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Zulfikar (solo traveller)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Awesome location
Everything
Brett (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
My stay at The Balmoral was nothing short of exceptional from the moment we arrived. Having grown up in Perthshire and now living in Sydney, this was a hotel I had always hoped to experience, and it exceeded every expectation. We were there to celebrate my partner’s 50th birthday, which made the stay even more special.
On returning to our room on the second day, we were delighted to find a bottle of champagne waiting for us from the hotel to mark the occasion. These thoughtful personal touches, along with the evening turndown service, truly elevated the level of care and attention throughout our stay.
We stayed in Room 420, a beautiful corner room offering spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat, Princes Street, and of course Edinburgh Castle. The outlook was breathtaking and added to the sense of occasion.
Dinner on our first night was at Number One, and from start to finish the experience was flawless. The food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding.
Having stayed in many five‑star hotels around the world, I can confidently say that The Balmoral lives up to its reputation — and then some. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff, and the building itself, rich in history, dominates the Edinburgh skyline with timeless elegance. Quite simply, The Balmoral truly is number one.
Nothing the hotel and staff were impeccable
Tim (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything
Jaki (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
_tony (family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
One of the top hotels I have ever stayed!
During Christmas time, to stay at Balmoral is the best decision - the magic of Christmas everywhere! Very clean, very fashionable, very noble and very luxurious. Best experience and absolutely different perspective to Edinburgh. Thank you!
All was good!!! Nothing negative to mention
Paul (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The fabulous building, location and staff, breakfast was also special.
Everything was fine
Gillian (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location and given an executive room looking onto the court yard. Great facilities and staff go above and beyond. Recommend the Prince Bar for amazing cocktails. On the door step of excellent shops and Waverley Train Station.
Nothing could be improved
Les (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location was ideal
Food was delicious
Drink were excellent
Pool was very busy
We were told the changing rooms were closed and they were open
We were not told the whisky bar was closed or the other restaurant Number one was closed when we booked
George (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff were great, friendly and attentive
Good size of rooms, great Resturants
Jacqueline (family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location great staff so quiet and calm inside hotel can't wait to go back
Kellyanne (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Jackie (young couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Perfect location for us as we came from Newcastle by train
What’s not to like it was perfect
Sameh (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Calum (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location, bars and galleries were lovely. Staff were very friendly and decor amazing. Food at breakfast was nice.
Bed was quite hard.
Dr (family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Professional, welcoming, good atmosphere, ideal environment for unwinding! I'm a person of few words...when it's good, it's good.
There was nothing not to like.
Melanie (solo traveller)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The room was great as were the staff
One of the lifts was out of order for the duration of my visit - not great!
Ann-marie (family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Jane (group)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Perfect stay for Xmas. Xmas dinner in No 1 was superb
It was pricey - probably because we were there over Xmas. However, it was such a lovely break.
Raelene (young couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful exceptional a once in a lifetime experience
Nothing
Michael (solo traveller)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Class
Nothing stunning
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.08 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.52 mi
- Perth - 34.31 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.07 mi
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 445 f
- City Art Centre - 681 f
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 870 f
- Collective Gallery - 955 f
- Stills Gallery - 958 f
- Police Information Centre - 0.22 mi
- Mounted Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.23 mi
- National Portrait Gallery - 0.23 mi
- DOM - 0.23 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.24 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.28 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.30 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.30 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.30 mi
- People's Story - 0.34 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.36 mi
- Peoples Story Museum - 0.37 mi
- General Register House - 72 f
- St. Giles Cathedral - 0.25 mi
- Lady Stairs House - 0.29 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 124 f
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.22 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.22 mi
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.25 mi
- Sherlock Holmes Statue - 0.26 mi
- National Monument - 0.32 mi
- Scottish Gems - 0.23 mi
- Netherbow - 0.24 mi
- Rent A Bike - 0.27 mi
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.29 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.34 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.34 mi
- ScotlandsPeople Centre - 181 f
- Waterloo Place - 447 f
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 678 f
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 798 f
- Multrees Walk - 819 f
- Edinburgh Experience - 0.24 mi
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.25 mi
- Omni Centre - 0.26 mi
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.26 mi
- Canongate Ballet - 0.27 mi
- Gladstone's Land - 0.29 mi
- The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.30 mi
- Mercat Tours - 0.31 mi
- Royal Mile - 0.31 mi
- Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.33 mi
- Dance Base - 0.37 mi
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The Balmoral Hotel
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom