Hotel The Balmoral Hotel
This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and restaurants – Check location 1 Princes Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and restaurants – Check location Show map
*9.0* City Art Centre: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)
Edinburgh Waverley station: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)
*8.0* Omni Centre: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)
*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)
Waterloo Place: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)
*8.4* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)
*9.0* The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)
*9.1* Scottish National Gallery: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)
One of our top picks in Edinburgh.Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a Michelin-starred restaurant, a and a gym. and 's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.
First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the .
Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, while Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky.
With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio.
With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.
New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and restaurants.
This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Guests love...
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Good coffee!
Private parking available
Great area for shopping!
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Deluxe King Room
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Deluxe Castle View
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Hotel surroundings
– This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and restaurants – Check location Show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!Closest landmarks *
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Edinburgh Waverley station0.1 miles
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Waterloo Place0.1 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.1 miles
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City Art Centre0.1 miles
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Multrees Walk0.2 miles
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo0.2 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.2 miles
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The City of Edinburgh Council0.2 miles
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St. Giles Cathedral0.3 miles
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Omni Centre0.3 miles
Natural beauty *
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Arthur's Seat Mountain2 miles
Closest airports *
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Edinburgh Airport6.8 miles
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Dundee Airport35.1 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.4 miles
Shopping nearby – all within 500m! *
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St James Shopping Mall Shopping centre
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Harvey Nichols Department storePopular brands like: Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Chanel, Armani
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Multrees Walk LuxuryPopular brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
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John Lewis Department storePopular brands like: Apple, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Burberry
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Royal Mile0.3 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.3 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.5 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.6 miles
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Arthurs Seat1.2 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium2.1 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo3.2 miles
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Dalhousie Castle7.6 miles
What travellers love about this location
“Location and ambience. Proximity to the station. Access to Edinburgh Old and New Towns.”
United Kingdom“The iconic Balmoral was on the list of choices to stay when in Edinburgh and we are glad we did. We got what we expected. Classic hotel with the luxury you pay ...”
United Arab Emirates“Excellent location, close to all tourist attractions, tour buses, museums, shopping centers. Friendly and helpful staff.. Very professional Loved the breakfas...”
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Number One
Cuisine: International
Facilities of The Balmoral Hotel
Most popular facilities
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 35 per day.
Pool and wellness
- Swimming pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa Facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body Treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Indoor pool
- Hammam
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Business centre Additional charge
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Safety deposit box
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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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
Children older than 16 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a cot
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
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£50 per stay | |
| 3 - 13 years |
Can use an extra bed
upon request
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£50 per stay |
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The Balmoral Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Balmoral Hotel
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The Balmoral Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa Facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Full body massage
- Beauty Services
- Fitness
- Facial treatments
- Personal trainer
- Manicure
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Pedicure
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Guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
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Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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In total, there are 159 rooms at The Balmoral Hotel.
Find out more about the rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:
- Double
- BBasic Room
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The Balmoral Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Number One
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The prices at The Balmoral Hotel 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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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private parking
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:
- Tram 40 minutes
