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The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 2126 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Wonderful
2,125 reviews

The room was on the small size but comfortable. The staff was wonderful and the location was ideal.

Penny United States of America

Rooms were excellent The Bar very good and it is in a superior location particularly if you are travelling by train from/to Waverly

Roy Hong Kong

Everything!! This is a gorgeous hotel and the castle view rooms are amazing!!

Grant United States of America

Excellent hotel, excellent localization, staff very well trained and nice, with tips to where to go and eat. Very confortable room. The bed could be bigger but that’s not an issue at all. If i still can, i would always go back and stay there!

Thais Brazil

Great location and kid friendly. The pool was a big hit as were the milk & cookies in the room each evening!

Scott United States of America

Everything. Especially the staff always go above and beyond to make our stay an excellent one.

Haiyun United States of America

This is the best location of any hotel in Edinburgh in my opinion; literally NEXT to the train station and right on the bridge from Old town to New town; it was perfect. We stayed in two hotels in our stay, and this FAR exceeded the other!

Dana United States of America

the hotel is in a fantastic location perfect base for exploring the city - the room was amazing roomy and great bathroom- staff were friendly and helpful and the spa amazing

Joanne United Kingdom

The room was spacious, although it would have been nice to look out onto the city (I had an interior view). The staff was very friendly, and the concierge were extremely helpful.

Dawn United States of America

lovely old building on the exterior with all the modern conveniences in our room

Martha United States of America
9.4
Wonderful
2,125 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was on the small size but comfortable. The staff was wonderful and the location was ideal.”
    Penny Penny United States of America United States of America
  • “Rooms were excellent The Bar very good and it is in a superior location particularly if you are travelling by train from/to Waverly”
    Roy Roy Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “Everything!! This is a gorgeous hotel and the castle view rooms are amazing!!”
    Grant Grant United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent hotel, excellent localization, staff very well trained and nice, with tips to where to go and eat. Very confortable room. The bed could be bigger but that’s not an issue at all.”
    Thais Thais Brazil Brazil
  • “Great location and kid friendly. The pool was a big hit as were the milk & cookies in the room each evening!”
    Scott Scott United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything. Especially the staff always go above and beyond to make our stay an excellent one.”
    Haiyun Haiyun United States of America United States of America
  • “This is the best location of any hotel in Edinburgh in my opinion; literally NEXT to the train station and right on the bridge from Old town to New town; it was perfect.”
    Dana Dana United States of America United States of America
  • “the hotel is in a fantastic location perfect base for exploring the city - the room was amazing roomy and great bathroom- staff were friendly and helpful and the spa amazing”
    Joanne Joanne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was spacious, although it would have been nice to look out onto the city (I had an interior view). The staff was very friendly, and the concierge were extremely helpful.”
    Dawn Dawn United States of America United States of America
  • “lovely old building on the exterior with all the modern conveniences in our room”
    Martha Martha United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.3
High score for Edinburgh

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.

Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, while Brasserie Prince 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 Whiskey.

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 accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

The Balmoral Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 18, 2010
 Hotel chain/brand: Rocco Forte Hotels

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Pet friendly
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private parking available

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose The Balmoral Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

9.4
Wonderful · 2,125 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.3
High score for Edinburgh

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Penny
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room was on the small size but comfortable. The staff was wonderful and the location was ideal.”
  • Roy
    Hong KongHong Kong
    “Rooms were excellent The Bar very good and it is in a superior location particularly if you are travelling by train from/to Waverly”
  • Grant
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything!! This is a gorgeous hotel and the castle view rooms are amazing!!”
  • Thais
    BrazilBrazil
    “Excellent hotel, excellent localization, staff very well trained and nice, with tips to where to go and eat. Very confortable room. The bed could be bigger but that’s not an issue at all. If i still can, i would always go back and stay there!”
  • Scott
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location and kid friendly. The pool was a big hit as were the milk & cookies in the room each evening!”
  • Haiyun
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything. Especially the staff always go above and beyond to make our stay an excellent one.”
  • D
    Dana
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This is the best location of any hotel in Edinburgh in my opinion; literally NEXT to the train station and right on the bridge from Old town to New town; it was perfect. We stayed in two hotels in our stay, and this FAR exceeded the other!”
  • Joanne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the hotel is in a fantastic location perfect base for exploring the city - the room was amazing roomy and great bathroom- staff were friendly and helpful and the spa amazing”
  • D
    Dawn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room was spacious, although it would have been nice to look out onto the city (I had an interior view). The staff was very friendly, and the concierge were extremely helpful.”
  • Martha
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “lovely old building on the exterior with all the modern conveniences in our room”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • Is pool / sauna / steamroom access free to all guests?
    Good Morning, Thank you very much for your enquiry. I can certainly confirm that our guests enjoy complimentary access to our swimming pool and spa ...
    Answered on January 12, 2020
  • Is there access to the spa?
    All of our residents have access to the Spa (pool, gym, sauna, steam room)
    Answered on December 21, 2019
  • Do you have any TWIN ROOMS at all?
    Most of our room categories can be twinned (expect Classic Rooms).
    Answered on October 16, 2019
  • Do you have any valentine special layouts that an be done? Looking for something for 14th February
    At the moment there are no packages planned for Valentines Day however we are more than happy to help organise any extras to be placed in the room.
    Answered on December 21, 2019
  • Can I get a newspaper delivered to my room and is there a charge for this?
    We offer the Scotsman newspaper with our compliments. Other newspapers are available for a fee
    Answered on October 1, 2020
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the impressive Edinburgh Castle looks over the city.

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
2 Restaurants On Site

    Brasserie Prince

    Food: British, French

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    Number One

    Food: Scottish

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Balmoral Hotel

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Pet friendly
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Walking tours Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 40 per day.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules The Balmoral Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

1:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
£50 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express The Balmoral Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about The Balmoral Hotel

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Balmoral Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Edinburgh.

  • Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Suite

  • The Balmoral Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Brasserie Prince
    • Number One

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:

    • Tram 40min

  • The Balmoral Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Foot massage
    • Manicure
    • Steam room
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness
    • Body wrap
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Beauty services
    • Hand massage
    • Body treatments
    • Back massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Head massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Pedicure
    • Neck massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Body scrub