On The Walk

Hotels
7.7 (1407 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1407 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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Catriona couple gb
5
Disappointed
Pros:

Location and ease of access

Cons:

Wi-Fi didn’t work and no hot water

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
couple gb
5
Pros:

Good location,was clean,tea and coffee facilities

Cons:

We didn't have WiFi as wouldn't connect no television as the antenna was not working,cold water for the shower even when putting the switch on to heat up the water bed was uncomfortable

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Tammy solo_traveller ca
5
Pros:

Great access to old town via bus

Cons:

The television and WiFi were not working after repeated requests it was not fixed

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Félix solo_traveller es
7
Not bad
Pros:

La cama es cómoda. La habitación es agradable. Hay café, infusiones, agua y galletas. Bien equipada.

Cons:

No hay personal, ni recepción, ni nadie que pueda ayudarte si tienes algún problema. No hay ventilación. No hay aire acondicionado ni calefacción. El acceso, como no hay personal, es complejo. La almohada es regular. Encontramos varias arañas.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group fi
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Templeton solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Close to venue attended.

Cons:

Loud screeching noises through the night outside yet to be identified!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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kathleen coghill solo_traveller gb
9
One night stay
Pros:

Lovely clean apartment, stayed one night for the David Byrne concert at the Playhouse, everything needed was provided, kettle , fridge, hairdryer, ensuite shower and toilet , comfortable bed . Location excellent for restaurants and bars . Would stay again.

Cons:

When turned the television on there was no signal, so was a bit disappointed .

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple gb
8
Excellent value for money comfortable , clean and well appointed
Pros:

Clean well appointed with coffee machine hairdryer and an iron
Excellent location and check in instructions were easy to follow

Cons:

The WiFi was weak and we couldn’t work out how to access the TV channels

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Stéphanie solo_traveller fr
8
Bon choix pour les vacances
Pros:

L emplacement, calme, propre

Cons:

Codes non reçus par mail pour accéder à la chambre ...moment de stress

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Bethany couple gb
3
Cons:

Dirty fan blew dust everywhere, beds rock solid and towels frayed and not enough of them. when we arrived key wasn’t in lock box (cleaner had forgotten to put them in). Whole entry system a bit of a faff and the location was further down Leith walk than we were expecting.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Jan Louis solo_traveller no
3
Blir aldri brukt av meg mer
Pros:

Beliggenheten

Cons:

Hadde fått beskjed elektronisk at kl.14:00, en time før innsjekking at jeg skulle få motta en melding om kode for ytterdøra og neste nøkkelbox. Men det skjedde ikke. Jeg ventet og ventet. Til slutt ringte jeg oppgitt nummer. Kom ikke da heller. Ringte og spurte igjen, så endelig. Hvorfor så vanskelig 🥵Rommet ok. Wifi helt ubrukelig. Kom ikke på nettet i det hele tatt. Og uten wifi heller ikke signal. Nei dette overnattingstedet blir ikke brukt av meg mer

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Gosnell couple gb
3
Bad customer service, not double bed, no internet or tv
Pros:

Location only, shower was nice

Cons:

So first 2 days no internet or tv, on details of the room says it has cable tv no cable at all that tv is not even compatible for areal 😅, double bed it sure is 2 single beds put together normally it’s 2 bases and one mattress nope 2 single beds tired to each other, fir cleaning it’s bad, I don’t think under the bed has been touched in about 3 years there was crisp wrappers under and all other rubbish.

also when I contacted them by message saying there is not internet they didn’t respond and then found out we couldn’t even watch cable tv as there is not cable for areal, so I contacted them saying the tv is useless, still not response, so the 2nd day I forgot the key I left in the room, and I had to call them.
so I called first ring did not go though had to call again, they then answered and did help me back in the room but soon as they knew it was me about the internet they then said over the call saying we trying fix the internet, so why did they leave me on read it shows they read my message but didn’t want reply, this was room 1 at the front of the property
The building it self felt like a hostel never again

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple gb
4
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Watret solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The location is brilliant, loved the contemporary style in the room we had, clean spacious rooms.

Cons:

The television didn't work and was expensive for one night and we couldn't get into the room until 3pm and then checkout was 10am , personally would be better if later in the day.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Andreas family_with_children cy
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Cristiano family_with_children ch
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jayotsna couple gb
10
Our hub for our wonderful stay in Edinburgh; situated not too far from Calton Hill, and about a twenty minute walk to th
Pros:

We had some thoughtful items provided for us, like a coffee machine, umbrella and iron. The room was clean and spacious. We had good natural light. We were happy with what we received.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller au
7
A very cosy hideaway
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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ingrid solo_traveller nl
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee