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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Princes Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

7.6 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Old Waverley Hotel offers 85 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a bath with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The sightseeing around Old Waverley Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from George Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests like the accommodation for the comfy beds, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Princes Street and 11 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Old Waverley Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cranstons – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cranstons

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 27 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1848
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should be aware that access to this property requires climbing 27 steps to the first floor reception area. The hotel has lift access to every floor above reception. Guests with luggage may ring the bell for assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Old Waverley Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Hotel Old Waverly
Edinburgh Hotel Waverley
The Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was ok. We did not use the breakfast buffet, but we did order dinner and snacks. Some staff was very good. Our last night was awful. We lost power and when we woke up to shower and head to the airport we had no water. What water we were able to trickle was cold. 10 minutes before we had to leave they offered a room to shower in, but it was too late. The elevators did not work, we had drag our suitcase down the stairs. The other night were very noisy with drunk people fighting in the alley and garbage (glass bottles) being dumped. The location was good especially for the Christmas markets and lots of stuff in walking distance. My SIL overheard the reception desk lying to other guests about the water situation and the other reception person told her to tell everyone the truth.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and spacious. The staff helped get my baggage up and down the stairs without me asking.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Staff at reception checking in not
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

The location of this hotel is the main draw - very close to Waverley train station. As a solo traveller I felt safe in the neighborhood. The standard room was rather dingy and looked out at an alley rather than the lovely vista of old town. In all it was a convenient place to land for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and wonderful staff!.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was excellent cleaned every day the staff friendly and helpful excellent service hotel was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anda

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We appreciate the staff made a accommodation For my parents, not able to arrive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, housekeeping did a great job during our stay. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Always very helpful. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone gives 5 starts but don't want to hear the "bad things". Honesty is always appreciated. Male, solo. Hotel is dated, but this adds to the charm. Everything works. Location is absolutely perfect. Few hotels in the area are as well located as this one. Across from everything. Walking distance. Plus the bus from airport leaves you right there in front, and picks u up there too. Tried to check in early around 8 am but would not let me until 3 pm. Left bags and went around. Returned around 2 pm, so I was waiting there in the sofa in front of reception. Another person came in around 2:30 pm, it was allowed to checked in. So I tried again and they allowed me to check in. Unfortunately, not the hotel's fault. Windows are not double insulated so noise from the back alley is bad. Seems like the restaurants in that area dump the glass bottles hard and you can hear everything. Sometimes at 11 pm or later. Also early in the morning sometimes it happens. Construction at this moment is taking place in the building directly in front of it, but did not hear construction noise at night. For the location/price ratio. It is an excellent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view from my comfortable and cozy room. Very warm, welcoming and kind staff. Breakfast was wonderful and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great! Helpful and offered suggestions. I really enjoyed the room and the location. They had the room cleaned and tidied all while at breakfast every day! I was amazed. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, clean rooms, location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the hotel staff was so accommodating. They helped carry bags from the entrance to the lobby since there is a flight of stairs. The room service was great and I loved that it was available at all times because our sleep schedule from travel was really wonky.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Room comfort
Great location right near to Waverley station. Rooms are very small with some awkward configurations. Lack of fridge and room safe are areas that are simple to improve overall room facilities. Lift is so small that even one person and luggage is a tight fit. Overall service experience across hotel was average
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo, Castro Valley

Need new shower head because was leaking. The wood floor under the carpet seems to be loose and toilet have hard time flushing clean even after 5 flush.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is excellent and the hotel is a classic. However the lack of a lift to the ground floor is really an inconvenience. Also the rooms are small the the TVs are really outdated. Forget about any options to use a Chromecast or mirror your device. The shower is also rather poor and the rooms are quite small. On a future visit we would stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025