Name: Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Address: 18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom, 18-21 Market Street, Lothian, EH1 1BL, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £99 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hotel Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and atmosphere – Check location 18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and atmosphere – Check location

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*8.3* Brass Rubbing Centre: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*8.8* National Museum of Scotland: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*9.0* City Art Centre: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.4* Armstrong's: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

Edinburgh Waverley station: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

*9.3* Museum of Scotland: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

Waterloo Place: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.4* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

*9.2* Royal Mile: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

The Scotch Whisky Experience: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*9.1* The Real Mary King's Close: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

*9.2* Scottish National Gallery: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

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great hotel great location staff couldnt do enough for you

Margaret, United Kingdom

Great staff, love the design and the details. The room was very comfortable and clean!

Mafaldahortas, Portugal

Great location, comfortable bed, very friendly personnel. Definitely will be my choice next time

Elena, Russia

The location is excellent. The lobby area very open and welcoming

Nadia, United Arab Emirates

Very nice place to stay - very near the station and Old town. Comfy beds. Very clean.

Sheila, United Kingdom

I absolutely loved the location, the people (Fernando was great), and the breakfast.

Rocio, Mexico

Great location close to old town shops and Royal mile

Colin, United Kingdom

Lovely room and bathroom and a very comfortable bed.

David, United Kingdom

Great location very close to the Royal Mile and several other popular attractions. The lobby bar was well stocked and comfortable. Great continental breakfast offerings. Delicious croissants!

Michael, Germany

Fab hotel, great location! Rooms comfortable and Staff helpful 👍

James, United Kingdom

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9.8

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What guests loved the most:
“great hotel great location staff couldnt do enough for you”

Margaret United Kingdom
“Great staff, love the design and the details. The room was very comfortable and clean!”

Mafaldahortas Portugal
“Great location, comfortable bed, very friendly personnel. Definitely will be my choice next time”

Elena Russia
“The location is excellent. The lobby area very open and welcoming”

Nadia United Arab Emirates
“Very nice place to stay - very near the station and Old town. Comfy beds. Very clean.”

Sheila United Kingdom
“I absolutely loved the location, the people (Fernando was great), and the breakfast.”

Rocio Mexico
“Great location close to old town shops and Royal mile”

Colin United Kingdom
“Lovely room and bathroom and a very comfortable bed.”

David United Kingdom
“Great location very close to the Royal Mile and several other popular attractions. The lobby bar was well stocked and comfortable. Great continental breakfast offerings. Delicious croissants!”

Michael Germany
“Fab hotel, great location! Rooms comfortable and Staff helpful 👍”

James United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh –

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within 10 minutes' walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away.

The rooms feature an en suite bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and stylish, modern furniture.

The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and restaurants and it is situated less than half a mile from the hotel.

Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historical places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within 5 minutes’ walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Centre, 10 minutes’ walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.

Old Town is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and atmosphere.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Edinburgh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 16 Oct 2012.
Hotel chain/brand: Motel One

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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Motel One Edinburgh Royal opened its doors on New Year's Eve 2012 at 18-21 Market Street, EH1 1BL. Located across from Waverley Train Station, the hotel is ideally situated for public transport links across Edinburgh including the Airport Express bus. Motel One is a 3-star budget hotel with a boutique/design decor. At Motel One we have 208 non-smoking rooms, all with complimentary WiFi (in all of the rooms and throughout the hotel). Comfortable beds with high quality bedding (double, queen or king-size beds). Why not start your day with freshly baked bread rolls spread with Scottish butter, complimented with locally sourced meat cuts and cheese? For the ones with a sweet tooth we offer wide selection of freshly baked Danish pastries. If you are not a morning person, you will surely appreciate a freshly ground fair trade coffee as a start. Entering our Breakfast Lounge you are guaranteed a smile - not just from our team members. We also cater for our guests with special dietary requirements offering gluten and lactose free options.

Hotel surroundings

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Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the imposing Edinburgh Castle looms over the city.

Closest landmarks *

The Real Mary King's Close
0.1 miles
St. Giles Cathedral
0.1 miles
City Art Centre
0.1 miles
Gladstone's Land
0.1 miles
Brass Rubbing Centre
0.1 miles
Gladstones Land
0.1 miles
Edinburgh Waverley station
0.1 miles
Royal Mile
0.1 miles
National Library of Scotland
0.2 miles
Scottish National Gallery
0.2 miles

Restaurants and markets *

Whiski rooms Restaurant
0.1 miles
The Booking Office Cafe/bar
0.1 miles
Sainsbury's Supermarket
0.2 miles

Natural beauty *

Water of Leith River
1.5 miles
Arthur's Seat Mountain
2 miles
North Sea Sea/ocean
4 miles

Closest airports *

Edinburgh Airport
6.7 miles
Dundee Airport
35.3 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.3 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m! *

Harvey Nichols Department store
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Popular brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton

What travellers love about this location

“great hotel great location staff couldnt do enough for you”

Margaret

United Kingdom

“Great location, comfortable bed, very friendly personnel. Definitely will be my choice next time ”

Elena

Russia

“Great location very close to the Royal Mile and several other popular attractions. The lobby bar was well stocked and comfortable. Great continental breakfast...”

Michael

Germany

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This hotel does not accommodate children.

No cots are available

No extra beds are available

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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“Great location very close to the Royal Mile and several other popular attractions. The lobby bar was well stocked and comfortable. Great continental breakfast offerings. Delicious croissants!”

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Reviewed: 18 July 2019

Margaret
United Kingdom
10

“outstanding”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
great hotel great location staff couldnt do enough for you

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 18 July 2019

mafaldahortas
Portugal
Age group: 25 – 34
10

“Perfect for our honeymoon! Just In the city center! :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great staff, love the design and the details. The room was very comfortable and clean!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 18 July 2019

Pablo
Spain
10

“Awesome place to stay if you visit Edinburgh”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I didn't find anything bad.
Perfect location, the staff was very nice, the room very modern and comfortable. I got really impressed by the hotel.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 18 July 2019

Elena
Russia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, comfortable bed, very friendly personnel. Definitely will be my choice next time

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 18 July 2019

Anonymous
Finland
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect location, easy to get to, walking distance from pretty much everywhere. The devour was modern, stylish and clean. Staff was friendly.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 18 July 2019

Nadia
United Arab Emirates

9 helpful votes
7.9

“Motel number 1”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was breeze coming in from the windows, no fridge in the room and very noisy hotel, you can hear through the walls and doors are slammed and peoples voices are heard in the hall Not very restful, not ideal for a leisurely holiday
The location is excellent. The lobby area very open and welcoming

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 17 July 2019

Sheila
United Kingdom
9.6

“Overall a nice place to stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No access to mirror whilst drying hair. Some Shampoo wouldn’t go amiss.
Very nice place to stay - very near the station and Old town. Comfy beds. Very clean.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 17 July 2019

Molly
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was perfect and the rooms were immaculate. Staff super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 17 July 2019

Rocio
Mexico
9.2

“I will definitely be back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Air conditioning in the room, I felt cold and couldn't make it warmer. Not a big deal
I absolutely loved the location, the people (Fernando was great), and the breakfast.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 16 July 2019

colin
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect city short break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
Great location close to old town shops and Royal mile

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 16 July 2019

David
United Kingdom
8.8

“Kylie Minogue Concert.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
One of the bar staff did not know they sold non alcoholic beer. He had to be told by another staff member.
Lovely room and bathroom and a very comfortable bed.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 16 July 2019

Norman
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff, comfy bed, ideal location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 16 July 2019

Michael
Germany

1 helpful vote
10

“Great location. Great staff. Great value in a very busy city.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
No complaints at all.
Great location very close to the Royal Mile and several other popular attractions. The lobby bar was well stocked and comfortable. Great continental breakfast offerings. Delicious croissants!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 16 July 2019

James
United Kingdom
9.6

“Fab hotel, great location! Rooms comfortable and Staff helpful 👍”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Fab hotel, great location! Rooms comfortable and Staff helpful 👍

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 16 July 2019

Illiyana
Bulgaria
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Stayed in June 2019

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom A flat-screen TV, a desk, and an en suite bathroom with shower feature in this stylish room with queen-size bed. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Desk • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with View 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Offering views over Edinburgh, this room has a flat-screen TV, a desk and an en suite bathroom. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Desk • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • City view • Towels • Linen • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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