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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 7-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Room with a View
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(154 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, limited view

Standard Room, limited view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with a View

Room with a View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and Royal Mile. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .One Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Edinburgh Castle and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

Hotel with a bar, 7-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Motel One Edinburgh - Royal also features express check-out, a front desk safe, and a lift.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers 205 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • One Lounge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Edinburgh-Royal Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Hotel Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
One Edinburgh Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on 8 Jan 2026 start from AU$186.08, 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 Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

The closest beach to Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is Portobello Beach (5.1 km).

What makes Motel One Edinburgh - Royal a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal.

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Royal serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

No, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1144 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has large rooms (we paid the upgrade for a room w a view) & is conveniently located on the edge of Old Town just over the bridge from New Town. It’s just 1 very long staircase from the Royal Mile. But if you don’t like stairs & steep inclines, Edinburgh isn’t the city for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nyjae

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Steps from the Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joan, Norwood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!!walking distance to everything. Was not impressed with having to take elevator to 5th floor than lug luggage down multiple hallways with 2 different sets of stairs walk across a walk way taking you to a different building then an elevator up to another floor to get to the room (the only way to get to the room )This is definitely not a hotel for anyone with mobility issues
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Shady Cove

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a higher cost hotel that does not offer much. The rooms are horribly small. The breakfast offered is only continental with the price of a full hot breakfast. The only cup provided are plastic take away coffee cups, no water glasses. The is no ventilation except windows which allow in lots of street noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was ok. A/C was set at 18C, room was freezing when we arrived, cranked the temp and it never did get comfortable by my standards. It’s an old building, lots of stairs coming into building and in the hallway of the floor we were on. Not rolling luggage friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near train station and the Royal Mile. Rooms are a little small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to all the main old town attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful hotel! A modern space in the heart of an old city, it felt fresh and comfortable. The shower was excellent, and the entire room was well-designed and inviting. The staff were friendly and helpful, which made the stay even better. The only downside was that my room did not have an outlet near a mirror, which made it tricky to blow-dry and curl my hair. Overall, I would absolutely stay here again—it was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great locale - just OK room

Great location but very small claustrophic rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This is a basic hotel. If you want a great location and not too worried about room size (it’s small) or no window and only a skylight (with no blind on it) then throw is for you. Amenities are minimal at best and staff at the front desk are ok. Location is the selling point for this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

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

Absolutely perfect location

Very happy with the location considering Coburn Street is my favorite… But everything is close by if you stay at this hotel, I can tell you the rooms are nice and clean. I had a quiet room in the back well decorated… Nice place for drinks or breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was very conveniently located in the Old Town within minutes to the major attractions. The room was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved the bar and lounge area for nightcaps and the bartender was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, convenient, comfortable hotel with an exceptional staff. Heartily recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to trains, trams, and busses...easy access to all the sightseeing. Very nice place with great breakfast menus. Windows of some rooms are exposed to sidewalk traffic, and ours had an every evening bottle/can drop from the pub behind us...but after the firdt time, it actually made us laugh and became part of the charm of an old city. Don't drive! No parking and it's more fun to hop a tram anyway. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025