With a stay at Old Waverley Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 11 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from George Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Mile.
What's nearby
Princes Street - 1 min walk
George Street - 2 min walk
Royal Mile - 7 min walk
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk
Getting around
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
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
Victorian Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Old Waverley Hotel offers 85 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Cranstons, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
Cranstons - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 15.00 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Cranstons
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning service
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
27 steps to reach property
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bath
Deep-soaking bath
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Old Waverley Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Lovely staff in all areas. Very helpful when we needed anything. The hotel is very conveniently located near to trains, trams and shops. Everything was clean and well presented. The only real downside was there were lots of stars to get to the hotel.
All staff members encountered were helpful and friendly. They work very hard and we noticed. The hotel is a great location to be able to walk to Royal Mile and down Princes Street. When everything closes early than expected in Edinburgh being able to hang out in the lounge area was great. At first glance, there are some run-down shops nearby, but I felt safe and it was easy to get to two different tram stops without worry.
Great location just Opposite Scott monument nice walk to Edinburgh Castle, and the Royal Mile.
Robert
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Niki
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
We were disappointed there wasn’t any air conditioning in our room, but the couple we travelled with had air conditioning in their room. It was just so hot. The bed was not comfortable.
Other than that, the stay was great. Breakfast was very good and the service team was very kind!
I enjoyed our stay have stayed here before but thought it was overpriced…. The room we had there was a lot of noise at night like
A door banging ..outside there was metal in the road so everytime a car of someone walked over it you hear it .. the building opposite had all scaffolding up like it was being renovated … but the beds were spacious very comfortable very clean .
Front desk people were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean. Building is old but fairly well maintained. Definitely not handicap accessible. Unfortunately they are doing construction on the building next door so there was noise all night. Rooms have no a/c but a fan was available. Unfortunately not many electrical outlets.
Our bedroom was very small but ok as only sleeping there. Very clean though and bed very comfortable. Excellent position for visiting all the sights of Edinburgh and transport to and from the airport.
First thing -access is terrible -two flights of stairs to get to reception no alternative. Daytime staff pleasant. Room Spartan. Not a thing on the walls nothing. Bed clean and comfortable. Bathroom plain functional. No window in room! There was one but it was shuttered and boarded up.
Getting into hotel after ten was ridiculous- lobby closed you had to ring reception give room number name etc- felt like visiting a minimum security prison complete with gruff guard! Corridors small and poky - the entire establishment had the feel of a 1950’s boarding house. The price was extortionate- a 2 star hotel at best.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Tracy, Saint Paul
Travelled with family
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Pros:
Very close to train station & old town.
Delicious restaurant
Spacious room
Cons:
our room was on the end and it was VERY noisy in the morning with large trucks
You have to go up a few flights of stairs with luggage to get to the check in.
Rooms are dated. Plug ins not accessible near our bed or night stand - they were across the room.
Room for 3 was well laid out with plenty of room. Bar area very nice with attentive staff and reception were very helpful too. Hotel is in an excellent location with easy access to Royal Mile and railway station. Good discount at Q Park through hotel too.
Very nice property in a central location. As they clearly advertise, there is a flight of stairs to access the lobby, so not a good choice for anyone with mobility issues. There is a lift from the lobby up to rooms.