The Balmoral Hotel

Edwardian hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Standing proudly on a street corner, this historic building boasts ornate detailing and multiple windows.

Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a stunning chandelier.

Experience the grandeur of this elegant dining area, featuring a coffered ceiling, ornate chandelier, and herringbone-patterned floor.

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and city views.

Relax by the rectangular pool surrounded by lounge chairs and lush greenery.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room options

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Tonight

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Tomorrow

Jul 21 - Jul 22

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

291 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

291 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

592 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

323 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

323 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

269 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

291 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Executive Room, View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

269 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Designer toiletries

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
George Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk
‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Princes Street

Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and 2 bars. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a hot stone massage, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and a Michelin star rated meal. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a steam room.

You'll also find perks like:

An indoor pool
Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the bar, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition

Room features

All 187 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.

Extra amenities include:

LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
Smart TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

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$414 nightly

Jul 24 - Jul 25

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)
Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
2 bars/lounges
3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

Bar Prince
Brasserie Prince
Number One
Palm Court
SCOTCH

Things to do

Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

10 meeting rooms

Full-service spa

5 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages

Accessibility

Elevator

1 building
7 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1902
Double-glazed windows
Edwardian architecture
Fireplace in lobby
Local culture and ecosystem education
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar

Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

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

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Balmoral Edinburgh

Balmoral Hotel

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balmoral Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Balmoral Hotel?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balmoral Hotel on Jul 29, 2025 start from $832.88, 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.

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Balmoral Hotel?

Valet parking is available for GBP 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street, Calton Hill, and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.