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On Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, Old Waverley Hotel offers elegant accommodations in the New Town area. Waverley rail station is a 1-minute walk away. Many of the spacious rooms offer stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Features include an interactive entertainment system and 24-hour room service. The Old Waverley Hotel offers a full-cooked Scottish breakfast or a buffet-style selection of continental items including fresh pastries, fresh fruit, cereals with fresh fruit juices plus tea and coffee. Many galleries and museums can be reached within 10 minutes' walk from Old Waverley. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute car journey away.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Old Waverley Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan


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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Eric
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Great location - our room looked over Princes St. Breakfast (included) was very good as was the coffee.
  • Kim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    An absolutely perfect location ! Across from the Waverly train station...cross over to Old Town, except I would suggest taking a taxi to the castle and then walking downhill and cross back to the hotel. The ceilings were absolutely beautiful in...
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Great location. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
  • Rikki
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location, especially for inter-city travel, is fantastic. Charming old world (but new town) building across from train station, Scott Memorial, stone’s throw to the Royal Mile, 1 block from Rose Street Restaurants, with it’s own afternoon tea!
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location of the Old Waverly is incredible - you could not do better in Edinburgh. The room was comfortable, quiet and good value. The property is aging a bit and English is not the first language of the staff. I don't think any of this was...
  • Jerry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Just ok. Overpriced. Selection could have been better.
  • Kyle
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location was perfect for access to all of the most popular areas to visit in Edinburgh. The view from Princes Street is breathtaking.
  • Marsha
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was great--close to the Royal Mile, right across from the Waverly Train Station, buses, etc. Other than having to lug our suitcases up one flight of stairs to reach the lobby, we had no complaints. I enjoyed afternoon tea twice...
  • Melissa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    In the city center, close to everything and conveniently next to the airbus pick up/drop off
  • Fugang
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location is excellent. It is close to everything - in the walking distance.

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have laundry facilities available?

    We dont have laundry facilities in the hotel, but we do business with an outside company. You need only bring your dirty clothes in the laundry bag, w..
    Answered on 31 January 2020
  • We plan on coming if there are no travel restrictions due to COVID19. Just wondering if you would offer refunds if we needed to cancel?

    We will only allow a cancellation of you reservation if you government has put travel restrictions in place for your country.
    Answered on 12 March 2020
  • I intend making a booking but wondered if there was any possibility of checking in about 1pm or somewhere I can store my luggage?

    We can store the luggage on the day, Check-in earlier may be able but will depends on the business
    Answered on 2 May 2021
  • Hi do internal rooms have a window?

    No our Internal Junior Double Room do not have windows
    Answered on 5 April 2021
  • Hello there, I am looking for a room with a bath. Can you help me with that?

    All our rooms have baths.
    Answered on 8 June 2021
  • Which car park do you deal with

    Q-park OMNI Greenside Row EH1 3AN
    Answered on 3 September 2020
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Hotel area info *

Amenities of Old Waverley Hotel

Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Elevator
Heating
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Old Waverley Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 25 is required on arrival. That's about 31.84USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Old Waverley Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to location, there are no ground floor rooms available at the property.

Access to The Old Waverley requires climbing 27 steps to our first floor reception area. If you arrive with luggage there is a bell to call a porter to assist you.

The hotel has elevator access to every floor above reception, once you reach this level.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of GBP 25 is required on arrival. That's about 31.84USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Old Waverley Hotel

  • The prices at Old Waverley Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Old Waverley Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Old Waverley Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan

    • Room options at Old Waverley Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Double
      • Triple

    • Old Waverley Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of Edinburgh.

    • Check-in at Old Waverley Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.