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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Alwadaani (solo traveller)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Teresa (family with young children)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The Balmoral is a stunning property, beautifully designed and in an exceptional location. Unfortunately, the service — especially at breakfast and at The Prince — was disappointing. The waiters seemed completely inattentive: they didn’t even serve water, and at one point we had to get up and fetch it ourselves. The breakfast manager, instead of assisting, laughed when he saw the scene. Tables were never cleared, so you end up eating surrounded by dirty dishes with no space to place anything.
It’s a real shame for a hotel of this standard, which deserves a level of service matching its reputation.
Natalie (family with young children)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Very central
N/A
Fiona (young couple)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Breakfast over two days was delicious and location is ideal for station and all other amenities
We were happy with everything
Linda (young couple)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean room and friendly staff!
Gordon (family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff and facilities were great.
Room nice and comfy but we asked for a street view and this didn't happen
The breakfast really lets the hotel down.
Eggs were cold. My knife wouldn't cut in to the sausage and the bacon was like shoe leather.
Very very disappointed
James (family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Luis (family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Trevor (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
central position
Laurent (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Hotel location was central, easy to go anywhere.
Room was quite small and bathroom sink area a bit narrow but toilet side was too big. I think because of how building was designed. Amenities were disappointing with standard tea bags, no cookies or anything you would expect from a hotel of this reputation and price. At another 4 star hotel we had cookies in a jar, higher brand quality tea bags, nicer amenities like plushier room slippers etc. At the Balmoral, it was surprisingly cheap stuff you'd expect from a 3 star hotel. Hotel staff were polite but no Scottish warmth we were expecting.
Shaika (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Emma (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Outstanding service as would be expected from this classic hotel
Nothing
Amy (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The Balmoral has a superb location right next to the train station in Edinburgh; it's an easy walk to most major attractions in Old and New Town. A superbly elegant, historic property, with gracious and friendly staff, extremely comfortable beds, and well-appointed rooms.
Room charges are very high, and there are many additional fees, including a service charge for the rooms even if you do not utilize housekeeping services. If you decide to take advantage of the amazing full or continental breakfast, they are £30 £38 pounds per person.
Amy (family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The Balmoral has a superb location right next to the train station in Edinburgh; it's an easy walk to most major attractions in Old and New Town. A superbly elegant, historic property, with gracious and friendly staff, extremely comfortable beds, and well-appointed rooms.
Room charges are very high, and there are many additional fees, including a service charge for the rooms even if you do not utilize housekeeping services. If you decide to take advantage of the amazing full or continental breakfast, they are £30 £38 pounds per person.
Clark (family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Adam (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lisa (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Elizabeth (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Geraldine (young couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Didn't have breakfast
Returned to room at 9pm to find maid still working in room and room in disarray.
Deborah (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Restaurant Number One was fabulous!
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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