Hotel The Balmoral Hotel
This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location 1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 1393 reviews)
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*9.0* City Art Centre: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)
*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)
*8.4* Scott Monument: 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)
*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)
The room was very spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff were both friendly and professional in equal measure, very attentive throughout our stay. It made for a very memorable trip. Little touches such as umbrellas available for use and doors being held open consistently made you feel special.
United KingdomBreakfast was good but a little expensive. Excellen location right in the centre of Edinburgh. Staff are exceptionally helpful.
United KingdomLocation was perfect. On Princes Street next to the train station. It was our wedding anniversary and we were made welcome from checking in. Staff were brilliant throughout the hotel. We will definitely return.
United KingdomPerfect for a Christmas shopping weekend, can’t fault the staff or the location, will be back next year.
United KingdomThe staff were super friendly and helpful, we were given a complimentary hot choc on arrival as we were cold... Thee rooms were spacious, comfortable and homelike. The decor was classic with a modern 007 twist. Just outstanding!
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United KingdomGreat location for station. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great stay.
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United KingdomVery special Hotel, extremely comfortable and elegant. Delicious breakfast and the staff is perfect. Kind and welcoming, professional and efficient. The location in the heart of Edinburgh, facing the castle couldn’t be better.
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The Balmoral Hotel 5-star hotel
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location Excellent location - show map
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.
Old Town is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture.
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.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
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Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Very good coffee!
Private parking available
Great area for shopping!
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Hotel surroundings
– This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location Excellent location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!Closest landmarks *
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Edinburgh Waverley station0.1 miles
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Waverley Mall0.1 miles
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Waterloo Place0.1 miles
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City Art Centre0.1 miles
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Scott Monument0.2 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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Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers0.2 miles
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The City of Edinburgh Council0.2 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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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.4 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
What travellers love about this location
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United Kingdom“Breakfast was good but a little expensive. Excellen location right in the centre of Edinburgh. Staff are exceptionally helpful.”
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Cuisine: International
Facilities of The Balmoral Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
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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
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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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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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In total, there are 157 rooms at The Balmoral Hotel.
Find out more about the rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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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
- 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
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa Facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
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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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Guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:
- Tram 40 minutes
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Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
