In the heart of Edinburgh, Old Waverley Hotel offers a welcoming stay. Enjoy traditional Scottish fare at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With helpful staff and perks like luggage storage and concierge services, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for exploring nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
TV in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Elevator
Deep soaking bathtub
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Snack bar/deli
The current price is ₩268,432
₩268,432
₩322,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Room options
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Showing 7 of 7 rooms
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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Digital channels
18 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Digital channels
14 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Digital channels
14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Junior Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Digital channels
18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)
Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Digital channels
18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Digital channels
9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Black Sheep Coffee - 2 min walk
The Booking Office - 2 min walk
Dishoom Edinburgh - 3 min walk
The Dome - 3 min walk
About this property
Old Waverley Hotel
You'll be in a fantastic location at Old Waverley Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cranstons, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
85 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests should be aware that access to this property requires climbing 27 steps to the first floor reception area. The hotel has lift access to every floor above reception. Guests with luggage may ring the bell for assistance.
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1848
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
27 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Cranstons - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Old Waverley
Old Waverley
Old Waverley Edinburgh
Old Waverley Hotel
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Waverley Hotel
Edinburgh Hotel Old Waverly
Edinburgh Hotel Waverley
The Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Old Waverley Hotel Hotel
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Old Waverley Hotel Hotel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does Old Waverley Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old Waverley Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Old Waverley Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Old Waverley Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Old Waverley Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Waverley Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Old Waverley Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cranstons.
Does Old Waverley Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Old Waverley Hotel like?
Old Waverley Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
Breakfast
View
Bed
Restaurant
Train station
Lobby
Bathroom
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, delicious, and reasonably priced with a variety of options. (63 reviews)
The property's restaurant served good food and offered a nice breakfast buffet. (7 reviews)
Airport transport was extremely convenient with easy access to the airport bus/tram and airport shuttle within walking distance. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Wonderful staff. Very clean. Great view of the Scott Monument
Elaine
3-night trip
10/10
The location of this hotel is beyond measure. So close to all the places we wanted to visit. One of our party had mobility issues and this hotel was perfectly placed.
I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to all my family and friends
Cherry
2-night trip
6/10
Brilliant location to Waverly station
Patrick
1-night trip
10/10
Love this hotel. The views of Edinburgh are amazing. The staff are always friendly and the hotel itself is fantastic. Food is spot on too.
Mark
2-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel very clean food good and very convenient to everything
Bernadette
3-night trip
6/10
Breakfast was great! The hotel is clean but old and worn. The photos of the rooms did not represent the overall well-used condition of the hotel in general and our room on the 6th floor. There is no elevator to reception on the 1st floor.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Centrally located for tram, bus and rail all within 2 blocks. Quaint, good breakfast and pleasant staff.
Hampton Davis
5-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel! Perfect location and kind staff. Highly recommend.
Olivia
2-night trip
10/10
Good location
Ying Hoi
1-night trip
8/10
The hotel was very clean and inviting. Very central to ev6we wanted or needed to do The staff are friendly and attentive. Our double room was basic but clean and comfortable. Only gripe was that the bathroom sink was great if youre 7ft tall, a tad too high for a 5ft 5in woman. Perfect for our short stay.
Diane
3-night trip
10/10
Awesome service with a smile. Hotel is super clean and walking distance to everything. 1 minutes from train station. Will definitely stay here again next year when I come back.
francisco
1-night trip
10/10
In the heart of the City, lovely view from window at night. Clean, comfortable room at an great price and staff were very warm and welcoming.
Jeff
1-night trip
10/10
Fantastic location.
Tania
4-night trip
8/10
View from our room was very impressive. Cleaning staff was not shy about yelling to each other from floor to floor which could be quite annoying in the mornings. Location was great and very convenient.
Shawn
3-night trip
8/10
Great place to stay in the middle of Edinburgh, unfortunately renovations next door to the hotel at 5.45 in the morning disturbed a great sleep.
Andy
2-night trip
10/10
Great location in the city
william
2-night trip
10/10
Brilliant views of Princes Street and the castle. Comfortable lounge area. Wonderful location.
Beryl
1-night trip
10/10
All staffs are kind and friendly!
Accessibility is also nice, all you need to get airport are crossing a road in front of the hotel and ride airlink. Super easy
MOE
3-night trip
8/10
Very good
Michael
2-night trip
10/10
The property was in a great location. Near the station and between the old town and the new town. Our loo was a bit noisy and there was no view but the view at breakfast was excellent. Staff were so friendly. Great breakfast and lovely cocktails. Will definitely recommend.
Tracey
3-night trip
10/10
Great older hotel near everything. Bed was comfortable, the room average size for an older downtown hotel. Breakfast was a good, typical, UK hotel breakfast.
James
3-night trip
10/10
We’ve had the most wonderful time here. Staff are exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are immaculate and very comfortable. I have nothing but very high praise for every part of our stay. Will definitely be back again
Carolyne
3-night trip
8/10
Good stay, great location. Room as expected, would have liked Smart tv for more options, a must nowadays. Bar and restaurant comfortable, food good and staff excellent. Would return
J L
2-night trip
10/10
The hotel was a bit old but in good condition. Reception was very friendly and helpful. The location of hotel was amazing at the heart of the city center, very close to almost anywhere. Probably will stay again
Hilmi Yener
2-night trip
10/10
Great central location: excellent staff especially bar and dining room…however I found the number of homeless people in the main area of Edinburgh incredibly confronting and a constant reminder of how fortunate we are to be able to travel. But how do we address homelessness?