Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Standard Room with View, 1 Double Bed | View from room
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 13.90 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room with View, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 double bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 6 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maki Ramen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

Hotel with a bar, steps from Princes Street
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offers 140 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 140 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel One Edinburgh - Princes. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Motel One Edinburgh-princes
One Edinburgh-princes
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Hotel
Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh Princes
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be my go-to when I come back to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

martha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vereno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francsico

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The area around the hotel couldn’t be more convenient, when you walk outside you’re right by so many beautiful sights like the Princes Street gardens & Ross fountain, Scott monument, as well as the National Galleries and Calton Hill. There’s tons of shopping on Princes St and the surrounding area, as well as restaurants and cafes, and a few grocery stores. The tram is only a few minutes walk if needed - it was super convenient to take the tram to and from the airport since it was so close, and Edinburgh Waverly is right by the hotel which is convenient for anyone vacationing and travelling via train. Everything else is only a short walk away, and it’s a walk you’ll enjoy since the sights are so beautiful. Even with being so close to so many things, it was quiet inside at night time and we got a great sleep. The only downside for us was not having a minifridge in the room, would love if that was added! We got amazing service from the employees while we were there who also arranged an early check in for us which we really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again

Nice property, clean, near the Waverley Station & numerous good restaurants. Friendly staff and convenient bar/lounge. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly staff and like they have a bar. For a night cap
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect if you’re interested in being near the train station or lots of shops. The breakfast was outstanding and the bar is a comfortable place to wind down at the end of the day. The address is Princes Street but the entrance doesn’t actually face Princes Street. A special recognition to Haley at the front desk who was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Right across from the train station so it was incredibly convenient. Within a reasonable walk to Edinburgh Castle and some main shopping streets. The rooms were average, and the hotel was under renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Room very clean and spacious. Breakfast was good. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanmayee

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff. Rooms are appointed in a modern way. This is not a luxury hotel but overall we found it to be a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a night or two

Plenty to do in the area and just down the street from the Waverly train station. Rooms are clean but carpet a little worn. Nice big shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

val

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shops restaurants and railway station closeby. Easy to walk to main attractions. Building is old and creaky. We could hear it creaky alot of the time which didnt make sleeping easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic venue right in the heart of the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with many shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkable to Old Edinburgh. Wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Chieh, Philadelphia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel One is located in a very convenient area. Rooms are clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hyvä hinta-laatu -suhde
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room is ok, too hot. No garbage can. Like a shoe box. Clean but very meh. Window small facing into a restaurant kitchen. Can’t open window. Well situated, but won’t do again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Travelled with partner
Friendly staff, great food, good location, modern room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly across from Waverley station so very convenient if traveling by train. Close to restaurants and sights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025