Old Waverley Hotel

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8 (6245 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 6245 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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donna • solo_traveller • gb
7
Mixed feelings
Pros:

Location was amazing . Food on dinner and lunch menu amazing

Cons:

Accessibility poor. The hotel Could be made more disabled friendly. Some reception staff not so friendly nor f&b staff. Housekeeping amazing . Would have like a bedside lamp either side of the bed also grab rails in the shower would make getting in easier.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very helpful staff

Clean and comfortable

Room was quiet despite very central location.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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PAULO RENATO • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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S • solo_traveller • nl
7
Locatie prima, hotel matig
Pros:

De ligging tov stad en ov

Cons:

Slecht ontbijt, ondrinkbare koffie en thee:
Dekbedden totaal verwassen en vol bulten

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Anneli • family_with_children • fi
9
Pros:

Pidin sijainnista ja ystävällisestä palvelusta.

Cons:

Sängynalukset siivottu huonosti.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • dk
5
For dyrt til standarden
Pros:

Tæt på Waverley Station

Cons:

Værelset var stort men ret nedslidt. Lidt vakkelvorne møbler. Der var meget larm fra gaden og fra et stort byggearbejde overfor, samt fra renovering af hotellets øvre etager. Badeværelse ok. Morgenmad ok.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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René • family_with_children • cz
10
Pros:

Perfektní umístění v centru Edinburghu

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Tommaso • couple • it
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • ca
9
Large rooms with a great location to Waverley Station.
Pros:

The location was great - super quick and easy from Waverley Station, new town shops and restaurants and easy access to the Royal Mile and old town. Rooms were quite large, easily accommodating 2 adults and luggage.

Cons:

There are stairs to access the front of the hotel but that was clearly mentioned when booking - it is an older hotel and that is part of the charm of The Old Waverley

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Arie • couple • nl
9
prima ontvangen en problemen opgelostn
Pros:

onze boeking bleek fout te zijn gegaan maar we werden prima ontvangen en we kregen een prima alternatief aangeboden. complimenten voor de geboden oplossing

Cons:

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2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Freja • solo_traveller • be
6
Cute and well located hotel, but warm and noisy room
Pros:

Fantastic location with regards to public transport and walking to the old city. Plenty of shops, restaurants and groceries close by.

Classy old style and generally nice furnishings. The double bed was quite small, but there were plenty of fluffy pillows.

Very nice and effective staff.

Cons:

Sleeping was hard: it was very warm in the room (despite being 13 degrees outside) and the outside was so noisy that opening a window wasn't an option.

There was some construction nearby making this worse, but I could also hear everything happening in the hallway and other rooms. Some rooms might be facing a different direction and thus more quiet, but I think the location is generally loud. I was very grateful for my earplugs.

The heating wasn't on, but it felt like there was floor heating (due to the water leading to the shower I think) and the room was almost too warm to sleep in. In addition, the window faced a office building very close by, lit throughout the night - some sheer curtains would be nice, as you now have to choose between blocking all airflow with heavy curtains, or light+no privacy.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Hiltrud • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Perallos • couple • gb
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Turkan • extended_group • tr
3
Everything understandart but location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The lift was out of order for 2 days. Breakfast was unpleasant. Very noisy back street in the morning.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Vidar • couple • no
4
Pros:

Helt grei frokost og super beliggenhet i sentrum.

Cons:

Sengen var helt elendig og gulvene knirker så mye at man våkner av at folk går i naborommet.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Ebisawa • couple • jp
10
居心地が良かった。
Pros:

エジンバラ観光には場所は最適でした。

Cons:

受付までの階段が荷物が重いとつらい。

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Ingiríður • solo_traveller • is
8
Pros:

Mjög miðsvæðis

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Leire • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee