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Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Reception
Front of property
Reception
Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QY
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2025
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2025
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2025
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2025
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Quadruple Room

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2025
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Albany Hotel puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel, attractions include Royal Mile and Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Basement - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Albany Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Albany Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of Albany Hotel was completed in January 2025.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Albany Hotel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Albany Hotel?

Albany Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Albany Hotel?

As of 23 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albany Hotel on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$154.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Albany Hotel?

The closest beach to Albany Hotel is Portobello Beach (5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Albany Hotel?

No, Albany Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Albany Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Albany Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Albany Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 153 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! clean, lovely room well remodled in a classic building on a quiet, lovely street, centrally located. One drawback of the old charming building is that there's no elevator, so if you have top floor room be prepared to walk some stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Give it a try!

The Albany Hotel is charming, centrally located, clean with a friendly staff. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring Edinburgh. It was a lovely room on a quiet street in an ideal loocation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

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

Comfortable and friendly hotel on a great location

Great location in a quiet street but close to everything you may need. The staff were very friendly and the room comfortable. I was delighted to have a bath but there was no plug! Eventually one was found for our third night. Breakfast supplies in the reception area was a nice touch. A great stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were excellent Room a bit tired and small
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chi Kit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable room but wet bathroom

The room and bedding are comfortable and good in general. The bathroom however is a bit messy when the shower wets the floor. Also not enough hook in bathroom. Also no view in the basement room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for what it was, room only too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maricarmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

close to everything in the city

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Great hotel

We loved our stay here. My daughter and I were both very comfortable in the beds. The bathroom was pretty and it was nice to take a bath. We thought the location was fantastic. Check in was easy and the lady helping was was very kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the high ceiling and was very clean, staff were amazing and even gave us an umbrella which saved us from the Scottish weather, I will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukh

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

Absolutely fantastic hotel and staff.

The stay was excellent, the hotel location is great, next to all the key sites and near bus and trams so very convenient, also it’s just away from the main streets so very quiet. Great rooms, very spacious and the reception members are absolutely fantastic. Had great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Myrna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was not impressed with my stay. The hotel is expensive, but the quality does not match the price. The room was uncomfortably hot, and the sink was leaking, which made the experience even more disappointing. Overall, I do not feel the stay was worth the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Road traffic book room at back of hotel. No breakfast available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

Nice stay

Late booking to this hotel. Not too far from city centre, 10-15 minute walk. Hotel is within a terrace of town houses, there were lots of staircases up and down to our room. Room was big with a big bathroom. Adequate amenities. We left a note for housekeeping regarding our preference for still not sparkling water which was heeded. They also left us plenty of milk. There is no dining facilities but there are plenty of options for breakfast locally as well as lunch/dinner. Great hotel to just drop your luggage and go & explore the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Belle découverte

Super belle chambre immense. Les lits sont très confortables. La salle de bain est super belle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, convenient location. No food but tea, coffee and snacks available and plenty of places to eat close by. Rooms were much larger than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

nilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water pressure on the shower was really weak
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boni

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
We stayed at the Albany for 5 nights. Beautiful room. Great neighborhood close to old town and new, trains and trams. If you need more water, towels, a sewing kit or iron they will supply it. Extra bonus tea and cookies in room everyday. I will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025