Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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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About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

Eco-certified 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 Royal Mile. 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 7 minutes on foot from Royal Mile
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. The eco-certified 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.

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