Old Waverley Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

The Old Waverley Hotel in central Edinburgh offers traditional Scottish cuisine, relaxing drinks, luggage storage, and concierge assistance. This eco-certified property is perfect for visits to St. Giles' Cathedral and shopping on Princes Street.

Very good

Popular amenities

Room service
24/7 front desk
Bar
Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

194 sq ft
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

151 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

151 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

Good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

Wardrobe or closet

107 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Princes Street View)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

194 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room (Princes Street View)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

194 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

97 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Old Waverley Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a walkable area in Edinburgh with good airport proximity and shopping. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location.

Visit our Edinburgh travel guide

43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2BY

What's nearby

Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬2 min walk
‪The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Old Waverley Hotel

Eco-certified hotel near Princes Street

A short walk from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Old Waverley Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff

Room features

All 85 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Cranstons

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
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.
27 steps to reach entrance
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance

1 building
8 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1848
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Limited room service

Desk
Heating
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 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.

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

Property 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Waverley Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Waverley Hotel?

As of Sep 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Waverley Hotel on Oct 12, 2025 start from $230.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Old Waverley Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Old Waverley Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.