Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 6678 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very Central to everything, Lovely Decor,Will definitely visit again😊

- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
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.
This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 16 Oct 2012.Hotel chain/brand: Motel One
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Heating
- Good breakfast

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- Nicola
Australia
“Very Central to everything, Lovely Decor,Will definitely visit again😊” - Amie
United Kingdom
“Modern, clean, comfortable and in the best location” - Eric
France
“Nice decor, huge room, right to the station. Didn't try the breakfast, but a very nice experience globally.” - Teresa
United Kingdom
“Great location when travelling by train Extremely helpful reception staff” - Jacqui_k
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, easily accessible from Waverley Station. Located on the corner of the glorious Cockburn Street, it's a nice gradual climb to the Royal Mile. Just across the bridge is Princes Street and access to countless buses and trams.” - Mary
Ireland
“The location was absolutely perfect , easy walking distance to both the Old & New Town.” - Amanda
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff , very good location, rooms were clean and very nice.” - Naomi
United Kingdom
“Great location. Staff were exceptional. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend!” - Georgina
United Kingdom
“Convenient location , v friendly staff. Comfortable room.” - SSarah
United Kingdom
“Excellent location for tatoo and fringe artists Really comfy beds&room with everything we needed which was lovely and clean”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is there and iron and fridge in the room? Thank you 😊
The iron and ironing board is available to pick up from reception 24/7. There is no fridge in the room. However, the guest can use a fridge we have in..Answered on 29 October 2019Hi, Do you have somewhere to hold luggage whilst we wait for our room to be ready once we arrive?
We have luggage storage available for our guests, free of charge. For both arrival and departure.Answered on 14 January 2020Hello do the rooms have usb charging slots? Or just normal plugs? Thanks
Good afternoon. We do have both usb charging slots and plugs in every room. Thank you.Answered on 30 May 2021I’ve seen the question about the airport shuttle which is great! But what times do the airports run?Could we pay for breakfast when we get there too?
Hello there. Airlink 100 bus is running 24/7. You can also double check on Lothian Buses' website the official timetable. You can definitely pay for b..Answered on 12 March 2022Is it possible to check in early, we have a booking for the 30th November, thank you
Hello, Many thanks for your message! Check in time is at 3pm but if the room is earlier we are more than happy to check you in. If not, we can stor..Answered on 10 September 2022Is there interconnecting room ?
Hello. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not have any Interconnecting rooms. Warm Regards, Front Office Team of Motel One Edinburgh-RoyalAnswered on 10 June 2022- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Facilities of Motel One Edinburgh-RoyalGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Heating
- Good breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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Check-in at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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The prices at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 350 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Room options at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal include:
- Double