Old Waverley Hotel

Hotels
8 (6468 reviews)
43 Princes Street , Edinburgh , gb

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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Susan extended_group us
6
Location was perfect.
Pros:

Check in went smooth. Loved having my luggage carried up and down the stairs

Cons:

Our room had porthole windows. It was very hot and very noisy. There was only one unused electrical outlet and it was on the floor by the door. Not convenient at all. Bar person could only make the drinks on the menu. I ordered a cosmo and I don’t think there was any vodka in it. We ordered shrimp scampi in the restaurant and got shrimp nuggets. There was no scampi

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Terry ann couple gb
10
Great location, lovely hotel
Pros:

Very clean and in a great location

Cons:

Noisy overnight because no double glazing but it’s an old building so you expect that

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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jogb2006 solo_traveller uy
10
Excelente
Pros:

La ubicacion

Cons:

La almohada para mi es un poco alta pero es un detalle

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Abdrahman couple kw
5
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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DAISY solo_traveller ar
8
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, impecable, un buen desayuno.

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Denisa couple cz
5
Pros:

Milý a velmi ochotný personál, super poloha hotelu. Vybavení pokoje hezké a pokoj cisty. Postele byly velmi prijemne a pohodlne.

Cons:

Pokoj mel jen jedno okno do svetliku, ktere navic neslo otevrit, takze to pusobilo velmi depresivne a v pokoji tak nebylo denni svetlo v podstate vubec nikdy. A podlaha v pokoji byla křivá tak, ze kufr postavený v jednom rohu sam odlel ke dverim pokoje. Ze je podlaha “do kopce” bylo patrné na prvni pohled pouhym okem.

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Susana solo_traveller es
7
2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Ingvild solo_traveller no
4
I have stayed before and been happy, but this time the lift problems partly ruined my stay
Pros:

Good room. Good breakfast and helpful staff

Cons:

The lift was out of order from my arrival on Sunday and still when I left on Wednesday. My room was on the fourth floor and at age 80 with some mobility issues, it was hard work. No possibility for change of room. Only compensation was a 20% food voucher, which I used because I was too tired to go out again.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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sultan couple tr
8
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Magín extended_group es
9
Fantastic Edinburgh
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente. La habitación cumplía nuestras expectativas, baño bien, colchones bien.
Buen trato por parte del personal. Habitación exterior, limpieza todo correcto.

Cons:

No me gusta tener que iniciar sesión para conectar el wifi.
El ascensor no llega a la calle, hay que subir un piso de escaleras.
Falta un poquito de presión en la ducha.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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gopher42 solo_traveller ch
7
Pros:

It's very Central and near the Bus and Train stations and the Airport Bus.

Cons:

The Lift broke down twice!!! After a serious discussion, as we were on the top floor, we were begrudgingly given a small discount, which we gladly accepted.

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Magdalena solo_traveller de
10
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Christine couple au
8
Great location
Pros:

Location and view and facilities.

Cons:

Small room

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Cynthia solo_traveller us
10
The hotel and staff were lovely!! The issue with the elevator/lift I did not care for!!
Pros:

Great location!! Loved the restaurant and bar area!!

Cons:

The elevator/lift was broke most of the time I was there. I was on the 6th floor and had to walk up 6 flights of stairs when the elevator was not in use. I chose this hotel because they advertised an elevator/lift. It made it very hard to appreciate the hotel due to the issues wth the elevator/lift not working.

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Johan solo_traveller se
9
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Marianne solo_traveller dk
10
Pros:

Personalet i receptionen

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Fabiola couple de
10
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
10
Great location, friendly helpful staff and a nice breakfast
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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ZURONG solo_traveller cn
10
Pros:

位置好。员工服务好。

Cons:

电梯高峰时间等的时间长。

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Petra solo_traveller hr
10
Pros:

Lokacija

2026-09-03 via Nuitee