Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. UK hotel reviews
  3. Lothian hotel reviews
  4. Edinburgh hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Albany Hotel

Reviews of Albany Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY, United Kingdom

#59 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 232 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.6

Verified guest reviews from real Bookers

Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more– opens a dialog box
Write a Review

Showing 1 - 25

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was compact but perfect for our visit. Location was perfect. We loved the whole area. The room was very comfortable and warm. The only problem was that the TV did not work and, although we reported this to reception three times the TV still did not work at the end of the visit. A member of staff did come to our room on the first night and spent 15 minutes struggling to get BBC1. he eventually managed to get a picture but two minutes after he left the screen went blank and did not work again. This was reported to reception

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2025

    9.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    n/a

    Good spacious room for a 3 star hotel. Friendly staff and cleanliness.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Please think about adding an electric outlet by a mirror… for the hairdryer 😁

    Gracious welcome, clean and spacious rooms, perfect location.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    This is more of a nitpicky complaint so don't take it too seriously but I wasn't the biggest fan of the view which was a pigeon infested alleyway with little natural light

    The location was fantastic I could get to everything I wanted to get too by walking, the room was well maintained, the furnishings were nice and I would definitley stay here again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic building, great location, friendly staff and a wonderfully comfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I thought breakfast was included, my mistake as the hotel details didn’t state this

    I loved staying in such a wonderful building, the history behind Albany street made it even more special. The location was perfect and the staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2025

    8.0
    Nice hotel. Just some connection issues for wifi at times. Other than that, all good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    easy location to walk to downtown and room was spacious

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    7.0
    For a short stay it was very good! Good location really close to the center.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is just a few blocks from the main train station, and close to the center, which is very convenient. The only thing to keep in mind is that the streets are not all flat, you will find slopes uphill and downhill when walking with luggage to and from the train station. It’s manageable, but worth to know if you have heavier bags. The best part, people very polite in the hotel, they let you leave your luggage after the check out so you can still walking around and return to pick them up later.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bedding was far too thick and hot. The handle on the inside of the bathroom kept coming off, even after being repaired on one occasion.

    The location was excellent. Friendly helpful staff. Large room with easy chairs, a kettle and fridge. A walk-in shower and bath.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very central, clean hotel. Quiet location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The stairs! No lift for luggage.

    Location of hotel. Did not use facilities because we spent our time with relatives nearby.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    7.0
    a lovely stay, but i would’ve liked option of a cooked breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no option of a breakfast but there is fruit, biscuits and a free coffee machine in reception. no fridge in your room.

    great location, very clean, great staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have liked the option of paying for a breakfast, if the facility were available.

    The location is great, quiet at night but central otherwise. It’s easily accessible by city buses. The rooms are fine, quite standard for the price, and much like the images shown. No surprises there.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nice location, comfortable room, fan provided on request.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Floorboards are creaky but who cares

    I didn't catch her name, but the woman on the front desk was just a god damn delight. Take a bow, front desk woman, the world needs more of you. Comfortable hotel room, about as good as you can expect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    9.0
    Superb access to the wonderful city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing not to like about the place that I can think off.

    How clean and the whole place was and the location was perfect for either walking or access to taxis and train station.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    9.0
    Good sized room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast Although they do provide a coffee machine , breakfast biscuits and there's a bowl of bananas , but for the price I would have liked a breakfast

    The room was large and bed was very comfortable , and the bathroom was new and modern

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful hotel at a great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everyone at reception was always super friendly. The room was giant in comparison to others in the price range, and the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was lovely! And overall very quiet considering the prime location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was quite expensive for what it was but it was during the Fringe. Needs some more attention to detail. Room had a bit of a smell like humidity or something. It is a very transactional place to stay - convenient to just sleep there get up and go, no frills.

    Central and convenient location, comfortable bed and a big room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We would stay again

    Good location and quiet! Lots of little extras like a coffee machine and fruit in reception.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioner, no elevator

    The bedroom and bathroom are big, good location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    7.0
    Boutique hotel in excellent location, smallish but comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My room was at ground level immediate to an alleyway with many people walking past so it felt a little exposed.

    Location, 24 hour concierge, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    9.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is about 12 mins walk from Waverley station which is great . The rooms are large with high ceilings and very comfortable. Staff was very friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    7.0
    Convenience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Na

    Location close to Bus station

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect place from which a solo traveler can explore the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I struggled to get hot water in the shower.

    This place was perfect for me! The room was nice and comfy, the staff were friendly and helpful, the morning coffee service and fresh fruit made up for lack of breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Water temperature and pressure was not regulated well (low water pressure; temperature took very long to get warm); quite noisy as the room was close to the reception; problems having a stable Internet connection

    Nice location close to Old Town, bus station and train station; helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2025

Showing 1 - 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find something cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: