Old Waverley Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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 Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Princes Street View)

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

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Old Waverley Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from George Street.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Waverley Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

Victorian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Old Waverley Hotel offers 85 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Cranstons, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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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