Old Waverley Hotel

Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

In the heart of Edinburgh, Old Waverley Hotel offers a welcoming stay. Enjoy traditional Scottish fare at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With helpful staff and perks like luggage storage and concierge services, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for exploring nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

Television
Elevator
Deep soaking bathtub
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Snack bar/deli
Free toiletries

$177 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 24 - Dec 25

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Tomorrow

Dec 1 - Dec 2

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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

Good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Wardrobe or closet

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

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$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 25 - Dec 26

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About the neighborhood

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY

What's nearby

Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
St. Andrew Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
George Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

When you stay at Old Waverley Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cranstons, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 85 rooms
- Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1848
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
27 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

More

Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

Cranstons - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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.

Fee & policy details

Refundable deposits

Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Policies

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

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Old Waverley Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Old Waverley Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Old Waverley Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Old Waverley Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Old Waverley Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Old Waverley Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cranstons.

Does Old Waverley Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Old Waverley Hotel like?

Old Waverley Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was great, with a variety of options and good value. (66 reviews)
The property's restaurant served good food and offered a nice breakfast buffet. (7 reviews)
Airport transport was extremely convenient with easy access to the airport bus/tram and airport shuttle within walking distance. (5 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Breakfast

View

Bed

Restaurant

Train station

Lobby

Bathroom

8/10 Very good

Nov 14, 2025

Clean room, helpful staff

Dorothy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 7, 2025

Staff, clean rooms, location

Kelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 13, 2025

Beautiful view from my comfortable and cozy room. Very warm, welcoming and kind staff. Breakfast was wonderful and the location was perfect.

Cynthia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 10, 2025

Clean and friendly staff

Cynthia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 19, 2025

We appreciate the staff made a accommodation For my parents, not able to arrive

Keren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 17, 2025

Lovely little hotel

It’s a great locale right near the train station. Old school European train station hotel. Really nice & I bet it is fun there for the Christmas Holidays! Staff is very helpful.

Kellie A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 18, 2025

Nice clean rooms friendly staff. Only issue is no lift from ground floor to first floor.

Anand, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2025

It was great. I think it would be helpful to let guests know that porridge is made to order & included in breakfast

Angela, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 24, 2025

Clean room.

Lucille, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 14, 2025

The room was nice but very cold, the windows were so old that they where not isolating and that made it so cold and so that you could here the homeless people snoring, it would be much better if they get new windows in the whole building that would be a Great hotel, the breakfast was okay but the offer could be much bigger, it was a typical english breakfast without toast, and only pork.

Jamel, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 4, 2025

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

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

Great stay?

Kenya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

Everyone was very friendly and room was lovely. We throughly enjoyed our dinner, as well! Would stay here again!

Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 23, 2025

A fabulous place to stay. Right across the street from the Waverley train station and walking distance to fabulous sights and restaurants.

Barbara, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 5, 2025

Pros: Bag check, clean sheets, hot water, shortbread cookies in the

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

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.

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 30, 2025

Wonderful location - central to so many things in Edinburgh...very pleased with our stay there

Bayne Joseph, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 26, 2025

Beautiful, clean and the staff was excellent

Michelle, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 24, 2025

I didn’t have breakfast

Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2025

Great location

Perfect location. Close to everything. Old school hotel but not old inside. I loved it!

Patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 28, 2025

Beautiful old building. Great friendly staff providing excellent service. Princes street never sleeps. Be prepared for street noise.

Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 7, 2025

Would stay here again in cooler months!

Clean room, large bathroom. I cleaned the tub before I used it and my Clorox wipe was still white when I was done! Location was a little far from the Royal Mile. No AC but there was a fan. With the window opened it was perfect. Would not stay here in the summer!