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Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Double Room (Princes Street View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | Bathroom | Bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
(57 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 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
(35 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

Victorian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 Princes 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few years ago and loved it! But now it is run down and the staff are not very helpful. The cleanliness was not good either
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet Anastasia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming although concerned that a deposit was taken immediately for 'broken' items and returned 4 days after we left. The room was on the top floor. A bit uneven on the flooring and due to the lovely age of the property although we felt we were leaning forward outside the bedroom. A beautiful view from the circular windows. The lights were challenging in working out the switches which involved having the main switch on to access the bathroom lights or side lights. We would have liked a face cloth. We had to mention a trip hazard at the front entrance which was dealt with promptly. Breakfast was of a High quality and also good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ADRIANA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Bag check, clean sheets, hot water, shortbread cookies in the
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Perfect location. Close to everything. Old school hotel but not old inside. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Everyone was very friendly and room was lovely. We throughly enjoyed our dinner, as well! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pro's and Con's.

Hotel pro's - Excellent friendly and helpful staff. Location could not be better for walking to the sights. You can leave your luggage there if your departure is after your check out time. Con's- Getting tired in places. Most uncomfortable toilet seat I have ever sat on, it felt like two narrow poles! Shower over bath, and a big drop when getting out of the bath, which will be a problem for the elderly. It gets very noisy from the street during the night if you are in the lower rooms. There is a large renovation job going on next door, and the workmen start fairly early, well before 8am, but that is not the Hotels fault. Would I stay there again? Yes, which says it al really.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to stay. Right across the street from the Waverley train station and walking distance to fabulous sights and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is centrally located and in the heart of the major sightseeing attractions. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The only down side is the lack of a lift from the ground floor to the first. However, the staff is very helpful in assisting with luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were lovely... not fancy, but quaint and comfortable. It was very convenient to the sight seeing attractions of the city, as well as, shopping and restaurant choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is tired and shabby. We visited in a heat wave. Difficulty obtaining fans. With no air con there should be a fan in each room. Construction work outside hotel fri morning at 1.30 restarting 7am. This is not the hotels fault but old sash windows and secondary double glazing that would not shut to keep out noise is their fault. We will not return to this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katya

It was an ok but old building. The floors cracked and elevators were not working all the way down so we had to carry luggage up and down stairs. The only good thing was the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. It’s small, so anyone who needs or wants extra space wouldn’t enjoy this, but I thought it was perfect. No lift or air conditioning, so it got warm. Great location a couple minutes from St Pancras Station. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramesh, Gaithersburg

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leucepe, NEW YORK

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only real downside was the noise at night from the street and the trains. The hotel is a little dated and is in need of some minor refurbishment. The other weird thing is the way the lights work. They seem to work off of one main switch but are also sequenced so if you happen to turn off the wrong one you’re in darkness. Some information on how to use the switches would be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is good but the hotel needs renovating - it’s quite run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025