Old Waverley Hotel

Hotels
8 (6171 reviews)
43 Princes Street , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Coffee Shop on site
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Room cleanliness was mentioned positively but some comments indicated issues such as noise impacting the experience.
Service
8.86
Guests highlighted the helpfulness of the reception and bar staff, reflecting high service quality.
Location
8.9
Many guests praised the excellent location for its convenience to attractions.
Room Quality
6.85
Some reviews indicated that rooms were dated and could be improved, affecting guest satisfaction.
Amenities
7.88
Amenities like breakfast and tea-making facilities received positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.34
Value perception was mixed, with some guests feeling that the price did not match room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast was commended and the restaurant food was described as good.
Overall Experience
8.36
The overall sentiment from multiple reviews conveyed a satisfying experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:47

Property Description

Stunning Views of Edinburgh Castle

Wake up to breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle from many of our spacious rooms. The Old Waverley Hotel offers elegant accommodation on Princes Street, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the city.

Interactive Entertainment System and 24-hour Room Service

Enjoy modern amenities during your stay with our interactive entertainment system and round-the-clock room service. Whether you're winding down for the night or need a midnight snack, we've got you covered.

Full Scottish Breakfast and Convenient Location

Start your day right with a full-cooked Scottish breakfast or a selection of continental items. Located just a minute away from Waverley rail station, our hotel provides easy access to top attractions and the airport. Book your stay now and experience the charm of Old Waverley Hotel.

Important information:

Due to location, there are no ground floor rooms available at the property.

Access to The Old Waverley requires climbing 27 steps to our first floor reception area. If you arrive with luggage there is a bell to call a porter to assist you.

The hotel has elevator access to every floor above reception, once you reach this level.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 6171 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 7.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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elisabet • solo_traveller • is
8
Great location
Pros:

Location , lovely room, good breakfast

Cons:

Bathroom and common areas need refreshing

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jens Malund • extended_group • dk
6
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Rahel • couple • ch
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

L'emplacement est incroyable, avec une vue sur monument de William Scott et du château de Édimbourg. Le petit-déjeuner rien à dire, super bon

Cons:

L'isolation sonore de la chambre est à revoir. Qu'il y est de fenêtre ou pas c'est pareil, on entend absolument tout de ce qu'il se passe à l'extérieur (bus, train, tram, le bruit de la population) Peut-être prévoir des fenêtre double vitrage sur votre budget des prochaines années.
Nous sommes restés une semaine et nous aurions aimé ranger nos vêtement dans une commode au lieu d'un simple placard avec 3 ceintres.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Junyi • solo_traveller • cn
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • family_with_children • be
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ie
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Sufen • couple • it
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • it
9
Soggiorno meraviglioso ed oltre le aspettative
Pros:

Ci siamo trovate benissimo, fin dal nostro arrivo il personale è stato gentile, cordiale e disponibile. La posizione è il vero punto di forza: trovarsi direttamente su Princes Street è comodissimo per girare il centro della città. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. La pulizia è impeccabile, le stanze erano sempre in ordine e si vedeva che il bagno veniva pulito ogni giorno. Inoltre, pur avendo prenotato una stanza con vista sul retro per spendere un po' meno, ci è stata assegnata una stanza con vista meravigliosa su Princes Street, un gesto che abbiamo apprezzato moltissimo! Non abbiamo usufruito della colazione quindi non possiamo valutarla, ma per tutto il resto consigliamo questo hotel. Torneremo sicuramente!

Cons:

Niente.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Asier • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Holger • couple • de
9
Super Hotel in bester Lage. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Pros:

Zentraler geht nicht! Die Air Link Busse vom Flughafen halten direkt auf der anderen Straßenseite. Alle Attraktionen fußläufig zu erreichen. Frühstück mit Blick auf das Scott Monument und Edinburgh Castle, was will man mehr?
Die Rose Street mit vielen Pubs und Restaurants gleich um die Ecke.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Der Zimmerservice war sehr ordentlich und jeden Tag gab es neue Handtücher, was nicht nötig gewesen wäre.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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albertocci • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • it
10
Posizione perfetta, hotel pulito e confortevole, personale gentilissimo: soggiorno davvero piacevole!
Pros:

Posizione eccellente, ideale per visitare Edimburgo a piedi. Hotel pulito e ben curato, con camere spaziose, silenziose e molto confortevoli. Letto comodissimo! Personale gentile e disponibile . Buona anche la colazione, varia e di qualità.

Cons:

Nulla di rilevante da segnalare, soggiorno molto piacevole.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
1
Very noisy, great if you want to be woken up all night!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The soundproofing of the room was awful, you could hear everything from the corridor and all the doors slammed. In additon the shower was an inconsistent temperature, there was borderline scalding everywhere and a lack of accessible plug sockets. Overall it was terrible value for money. Do not stay here if you want to get any sleep.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Sherly43 • solo_traveller • de
7
Super Lage zur Altstadt
Pros:

Die Lage ist richtig genial, man kommt direkt zu Fuß in die Altstadt und vom Flughafen fährt man mit der Bahn bis fast direkt vor die Tür. Es gibt ein Frühstücksbuffet und Eier kann man sich extra machen lassen. Warmwasser im Bad war sehr gut und WLAN hat auch funktioniert.

Cons:

Es ist ein bißchen kalt im Zimmer.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Nil • couple • tr
5
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Peter Google • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • couple • it
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Filipa • solo_traveller • pt
8
Muito boa estadia
Pros:

A localização era excelente, o pequeno almoço era decente, os funcionários simpáticos e prestáveis.

Cons:

Não podíamos baixar o ar condicionado dos 20 graus, então ficava algum calor no quarto.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Fabulous location. Close to train. Close to our tour pickups. Excellent breakfast!

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee