Old Waverley Hotel

Hotels
8 (6468 reviews)
43 Princes Street , Edinburgh , GB
+44 131 556 4648

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 6468 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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jessica • couple • nl
7
Goed
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Vrij prijzig

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
秋津 • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

立地最高。スタッフも親切でした

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Hala • couple • sa
7
Pros:

Excellent location and a spacious room.

Cons:

There are a lot of stairs and, unfortunately, no elevator.

The bed and pillows were uncomfortable.

The room categories can also be misleading. There are two types of rooms: an interior room and an interior room with a window. The distinction between the two should be much clearer to guests when booking.

The services are also very limited. For example, we requested an extra box of tissues, but the staff member seemed surprised by the request!
I believe basic amenities such as tissues should be readily available upon request.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ben Wayne • couple • us
9
Pros:

Conveniently located at the train station and to a large walkable area.

Cons:

Bed was too firm for my liking

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Coralie • couple • fr
8
Hôtel agréable pour sa situation géographique et son accueil
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner était correct mais manquait de choix.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner n’avait pas d’option végétale, il peut être améliorer pour les allergiques aux produits laitiers ou intolérant au gluten.

Si je devais revenir dans votre établissement, je choisirais une chambre avec vue car la nôtre était borgne, il y avait beaucoup de condensation. Elle était donc très humide.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • at
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • extended_group • de
8
Hat uns sehr gefallen.
Pros:

Super Lage, das Hotel zwar etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber alles sauber.

Cons:

Unser Zimmer leider sehr dunkel, da wir komplett nach hinten raus gewohnt haben.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michalina • solo_traveller • pl
6
Pros:

Bardzo dobra lokalizacja. Miła obsługa.

Cons:

Bardzo kiepskie śniadanie. Szczególnie dotkliwy brak świeżych warzyw i jadalnego pieczywa. Obiektowi przydałby się generalny remont. W pokoju głośno. Słychać wszystko z korytarza i zza okna.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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SARA • couple • sa
9
Pros:

الموقع حلو قريب من الستيشن ومحلات كثيرة ومطاعم

Cons:

لازم تطلع الرسبشن بالدرج ،، مافي احد يشيل شنطك انت تشيلها بنفسك ،، مافي غير اصنصير واحد ،، النظافة متوسطة الغرف صغيرة

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • couple • it
4
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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wallace • couple • us
9
We enjoyed the stay , nice breakfast , friendly staff .
Pros:

Very convenient to central train station and to activities .

Cons:

Not totally ADA , you have steps to carry your luggage

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • nl
10
Magical stay, right in the center!
Pros:

The room was absolutely stunning, very comfortable indeed. View of Edinburgh Castle, friendly and helpful staff, excellent dinners and breakfast... Had my first taste of Haggis here, and it did not disappoint! Location was perfect: close to Waverley station, so very convenient with the LNER, and nice and central to Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, and everything in between. All in all, this was a haven, exactly where we needed it to be, in a style that we adored. Very romantic indeed, would come back!

Cons:

There were some roadworks going on for two nights, but that was NOT the hotel's fault.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • us
6
I would never stay there again.
Pros:

It’s location

Cons:

Stairs, lots of stairs. For people with limited mobility or completely handicapped, it would be exceptionally difficult to manage. Also, they refused to accept my green Amex card although they would accept a gold or titanium Amex. They were exceptionally rude about it and even when I put Amex on phone to explain there really wasn’t any difference to the property as far as me using my green card they still refused to accept it.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
7
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espana • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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WILLEM • solo_traveller • nl
7
bijzonder verblijf in een, voor mij, wel duur hotel.
Pros:

goede centrale ligging, ik had een mooi uitzicht op Scott's monument en de stad. goed ontbijt alleen niet inclusief. goed te bereiken vanaf het vliegveld met de tram of de bus; ik nam de tram halte St.Andrew's square, hotel om de hoek. zeer vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

hotel is wel wat gedateerd en duur, ramen buiten van de kamer niet gewassen.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dila • couple • tr
10
Tek kelimeyle muhteşemdi.
Pros:

Konumu harika. Oda çok iyiydi ve çok temizdi.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Niklas • extended_group • se
7
totalt sett bra
Pros:

Frukosten var enkel

Cons:

Saknade hiss från entrén till receptionen

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel est idéal pour visiter , le personnel très professionnel et chaleureux .
Les femmes de ménage sont très polies et font très bien leur travail de nettoyage .
La petite attention des produits pour se laver .

Cons:

Les petits déjeuners sont trop chers pour ce qui est proposé , la chambre était un peu petite et la vue sur le passage des pigeons est très laide . Par contre , notre chambre était à côté d'un ascenseur , donc du bruit ...les femmes de ménage déposent leur sac poubelle et leur chariot devant notre chambre .
En résumé, beaucoup de bruit le matin avec les autres clients qui claquent les portes . Impossible de dormir à partir de 7h

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Birgitta • extended_group • se
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee