On The Walk

Hotels
7.7 (1445 reviews)
18 Albert Place , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Strong odors
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.53
Some reviews mentioned dust and cobwebs, and strong odors were reported.
Service
8.5
Positive experiences with staff accommodating check-in requests.
Location
9.04
Conveniently located close to public transport and city center.
Room Quality
6.99
Rooms were mostly comfortable and warm, but some reviews mentioned issues with bedding.
Amenities
7.52
Basic amenities available, with some positive remarks about tea and coffee supplies.
Value for Money
7.48
Generally good value with clean and comfortable rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.03
No specific mentions, but basic amenities like tea and coffee were appreciated.
Overall Experience
8.5
Reviewers expressed a willingness to return, indicating overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:13

Property Description

Central Location

Located just 1.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, On The Walk offers a convenient stay in the heart of Edinburgh. With key attractions like Royal Mile, Camera Obscura, and National Museum of Scotland within a few kilometers, exploring the city is a breeze.

Modern Amenities

Enjoy a comfortable stay in our guest rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ensuring entertainment at your fingertips. Rest easy with our plush bed linen and towels provided in each room for your convenience.

Nearby Attractions

Immerse yourself in the history of Edinburgh with The Real Mary King's Close just 1.8 km away and the prestigious University of Edinburgh a short 2.8 km drive from the hotel.

Book your stay at On The Walk now for a memorable Edinburgh experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1445 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.53
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 6.99
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 7.48
Food and Beverage: 7.03
Overall Experience: 8.5
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david solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Nice and clean room

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Logue solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
1
Probably the worst room we have ever stayed in in Edinburgh over 50 years
Pros:

Nothing. Awkward entry system

Cons:

Everything Dingy damp smelling room in the basement with a view of a disused overgrown railway track. Chipboard door facings and fittings. Dangerously hot broken shower. No clean up service. No towel change. Really uncomfortable bed which sagged at the foot. Annoying nighttime on/off glow from router behind the television. Never ever again. Expensive rip off. So so disappointed.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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celestin couple se
5
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller ie
8
very good budget accommodation
Pros:

Location was great. Very well connected by bus and tram

Cons:

Room was quite cramped. Needs more electricity outlets for phone charging etc

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ann couple us
6
Decent, basic stay in quiet location
Pros:

Right next to Shrubhill bus stop, our unit 2 was on entry level.

Cons:

Lack of amenities, tight bed setting

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Leonie couple de
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Valentino solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Faye solo_traveller gb
7
Clean, canny, but no free/easy parking
Pros:

Place was clean, beds comfortable, easy and safe to get in and out.

Cons:

Parking - there really IS NOT anywhere to park nearby, nearby streets are an absolute no with permits, threats to clamp, or maximum 4 hour stay or some other rubbish excuse to not let you park in the city without paying a fortune for the privilege. The recommended car park is miles away and £35. It's okay if your traveling light, if not you've got a steady uphill walk to any car parks with luggage. Oh and probably could do with more towels (Room 3) to put on the floor in the shower as the water goes everywhere and it got quite slippy.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Giter solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

It was an incredibly quite place, windows to the inner yard, great sleep, very simple, but everything one needs to have.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Valentino solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Completa di tutto il necessario e oltre! Asciugacapelli e ferro da stiro con asse! Camera essenziale, pulitissima, accogliente e corredata di tutto ciò che serve e oltre, abbiamo pure trovato caffè, the, biscotti etc. Posizione ottima per girare in centro ma fuori dalla “folla” delle strade più turistiche. Comunicazione mirata e accesso semplice! Ottima scelta

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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LouisaGamble couple gb
8
Great location on Leith Walk
Pros:

Great location on Leith Walk: close enough for either walk into city or down to Leith. Tram stop close by. Lovely area: good selection of cafes and restaurants nearby, and easy walk to the Playhouse if seeing a show. Parking was OK on the nearby streets but this was because it was a weekend: factor this into your costs if driving to Edinburgh.
Check-in was easy, instructions arrived at 2ish on day we were arriving. Bed was OK, room was clean and decent coffee machine.

Cons:

Parking is on nearby streets which are resident parking zones and short-term costly. Car park 10 mins up the hill if staying during the week: this could rack up quite a cost though.
Check-out 10 am: again factor this in if you are going for a night out!

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller gb
7
Felt Safe and Happy as Solo Traveller.
Pros:

Great location! Secure! Clean and comfortable. Excellent amenities in the room, including good WiFi and access to smart TV.

Appreciated the chilled water in the fridge and little touches toward sustainability such as use of refillable glass bottles.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Jacquie couple gb
10
Great location. Comfortable, clean accommodation
Pros:

Easy, central location.
The room was great. Everything we needed and the bed was so comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple gb
10
Excellent place to stay.
Pros:

It was spacious enough for two. Very comfortable bed. Good coffee and tea making facilities. Even a fridge. Shower gel provided. Really couldn’t have wanted more (except being a little closer to the centre, but, hey you can’t have perfection) Communication was excellent and clear as were the instructions to get in

Cons:

All good.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
5
Overpriced let down in well located hotel with potential
Pros:

Good location about a third of the way down the “walk” between the old town and Keith making both walkable .

Didn’t really like idea of no reception but to be fair the lock boxes worked ok

Cons:

Hotel was £400 for single room and £513 for double for two nights which , even considering it was festival time was massively overpriced.

I think decor was meant to be shabby chic but with varnished pdf board prevalent and cheap carpet tiles it was more shabby than chic

Rooms were adequate but only 1 pillow , a coffee machine that didn’t work and pretty small… by no means terrible but a bit of a let down

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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cedric solo_traveller fr
9
Top
Pros:

Que du Bonheur, l emplacement est top, proche de tout, on a pu se déplacer 100% a pied. La litterie au top on a super bien dormi. Pas un bruit et deco simple et efficace.
Pour info, la station de tram la plus proche c est Picardy, redescendre sur environ 600m sur la droite jusqu'au bar Otherworld.

Cons:

Honnêtement rien

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Glenda solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Good location for our visit, nice restaurants in the area.

Cons:

All good....

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Lucie couple gb
7
Pros:

The place was quiet for such a central location. And very clean, with a good shower and tea and coffee.

Cons:

The mattress doesn’t fit the base so it was hanging off. Also one side was very soft you could compress it with your hands.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Paul Douglas
Pros:

Clean good accommodation and fairly local to all attractions

Cons:

Can't say I disliked anything

2026-08-13 via Nuitee