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Old Waverley Hotel

Victorian hotel with restaurant, steps from Princes Street

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

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43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Waverley Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a short 5-minute stroll of George Street. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Cranstons, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy on the Square Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

Victorian hotel with restaurant, steps from Princes Street
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. Old Waverley Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1848
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

  • 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
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.

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

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

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
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 Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Old Waverley Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Old Waverley Hotel?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Waverley Hotel on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$184.75, 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 Old Waverley Hotel?

The closest beach to Old Waverley Hotel is Portobello Beach (5.2 km).

What makes Old Waverley Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Old Waverley Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Old Waverley Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Old Waverley Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests are hooked on the full brekkie here! Available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Waverley Hotel?

No, Old Waverley Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Old Waverley Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Old Waverley Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Old Waverley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

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

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is excellent and the hotel is a classic. However the lack of a lift to the ground floor is really an inconvenience. Also the rooms are small the the TVs are really outdated. Forget about any options to use a Chromecast or mirror your device. The shower is also rather poor and the rooms are quite small. On a future visit we would stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. I think it would be helpful to let guests know that porridge is made to order & included in breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I didn’t have breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful historical hotel. Delightful service and personnel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jo-Ann, Sherwood Park

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Construction was going on well into the night. Even though our stay was October we found it too warm in the room. We thereyleft the windows open.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean rooms friendly staff. Only issue is no lift from ground floor to first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Arshpal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to walk up stairs to get to the lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great breakfast and comfortable bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

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!
Large bedroom!
Great sized bathroom!
View from Rm 609! It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine, oro valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to train station, good dining, hop-on/hop-off.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Constance

Travelled with family
Please be aware that there is a whole flight of stairs you have to walk up to get to the reception and the gentleman who came to help with the bags said he would only carry one. The rooms in the back have a single pain of glass so you hear everything all night including some sort of sounded like massive glass bottle dump at 5am. Everything needs updating. It was hot and the AC/Switch did nothing to help with that and opening the old windows with no screens wasn’t an option. Staff was nice but mislabeled our luggage in the luggage room and we could’ve walked off with other peoples belongings if we wanted. On the good side it was a great location and I don’t think you could find a hotel as close to Waverley Bridge or the Mound if you tried. I’m sure the view of Edinburgh and the Scott Memorial might make up for the other stuff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location. Walkable to the Old City with a lovely park right across the street. Staff were kind and enthusiastic. The room was a bit small, but this is a very old hotel. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice. The challenge was getting our luggage up the flight of stairs to the main floor. Nice room and great staff. Breakfast was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patti

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Commerce Township, MI

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! We have stayed there several times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025