Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, history and atmosphere – Check location 18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, history and atmosphere – Check location Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 6603 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal.
Edinburgh Waverley station: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)
*9.2* Museum of Scotland: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)
*8.5* St. Giles Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)
Waterloo Place: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
*8.3* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)
*9.1* Royal Mile: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)
*8.9* Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 2 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)
Efficient staff well maintained rooms staff friendly
Traveler,
United Kingdom
Staff very friendly and very helpful I liked the fact the hotel is very central and our room was clean and tidy when we returned in the evening
Mary,
Ireland
Great location ..... right across the street from Waverley Station ... very comfortable room and bed .... delicious and filling breakfast.
Lassie,
United Arab Emirates
It is a budget hotel, very comfortable and great location. Close to train station, bus stop from airport and royal mile. Hotel kept in pristine condition and very clean. Friendly personnel.
Yajaira,
Canada
Room were clean, staff excellent, Loved the bar to have Night cap in.would definitely recommend it.
David,
Ireland
The room was very clean and very mordern perfect for a weekend away.
Millissa,
United Kingdom
excellent hotel fantastic, fantastic location amazing staff
Callum,
Australia
The staff were attentive, professional, helpful & enthusiastic, their staff are what makes this place go from great to excellent! I have ready highly recommended the hotel to friends, brilliant customer service & I loved the blue wall directions. The cocktails were moreish 🍸🍸🍸
Laura,
United Kingdom
Close to Waverley station,very clean ,always been able to have a good nights sleep
Lee,
United Kingdom
The location close to the train station & the sightseeing tour buses the price of a double room with a brilliant view & the staff were friendly and courteous.
Jason,
United Kingdom
Great location!
Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map
In the center of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 5 minute walk from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historic St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within a 10 minute walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away.
The rooms feature a private 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 less than half a mile from the hotel.
Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historic places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within a 5 minute walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Center, a 10 minute walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.
Old Town is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, history and atmosphere.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 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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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8 for two-person stays.
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Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!
Breakfast Info
Continental
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Great area for shopping!
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5 Reasons to Choose Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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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.
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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, history and atmosphere – Check location Great location - show map
Closest Landmarks
- The Real Mary King's Close 0.1 miles
- St. Giles Cathedral 0.1 miles
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo 0.1 miles
- City Art Center 0.1 miles
- Gladstone's Land 0.1 miles
- Brass Rubbing Center 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
Most Popular Landmarks
- Edinburgh Castle 0.4 miles
- Edinburgh Festival Theater 0.4 miles
- Omni Center 0.4 miles
- University of Edinburgh 0.5 miles
- Edinburgh Playhouse 0.5 miles
- Murrayfield Stadium 2 miles
- Edinburgh Zoo 3.1 miles
- Dalhousie Castle 7.5 miles
- Forth Bridge 8.9 miles
- Hopetoun House 10.9 miles
Restaurants & 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 Ocean/Sea 4 miles
Closest Airports
- Edinburgh Airport 6.7 miles
- Glasgow Airport 48.3 miles
Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards!
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Multrees Walk
Luxury
Popular brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
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Harvey Nichols
Department Store
Popular brands like: Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Chanel, Armani
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RetryFacilities of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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No parking available.
Services
- Baggage Storage
- 24-Hour Front Desk
General
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Heating
- Elevator
- Facilities for Disabled Guests
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Languages Spoken
- Slovak
- Polish
- Italian
- Hungarian
- Spanish
- English
- German
- Czech
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Children and Extra Beds
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
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