Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Black Sheep Coffee - 2 min walk
The Booking Office - 2 min walk
Dishoom Edinburgh - 3 min walk
The Dome - 3 min walk
About this property
Old Waverley Hotel
Old Waverley Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Cranstons, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
85 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests should be aware that access to this property requires climbing 27 steps to the first floor reception area. The hotel has lift access to every floor above reception. Guests with luggage may ring the bell for assistance.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1848
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
27 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bath only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Cranstons – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: GBP 25 per stay
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Old Waverley
Old Waverley
Old Waverley Edinburgh
Old Waverley Hotel
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Waverley Hotel
Edinburgh Hotel Old Waverly
Edinburgh Hotel Waverley
The Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Old Waverley Hotel Hotel
Old Waverley Hotel Edinburgh
Old Waverley Hotel Hotel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does Old Waverley Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old Waverley Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Old Waverley Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Old Waverley Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Old Waverley Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Waverley Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Old Waverley Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Cranstons.
Does Old Waverley Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Old Waverley Hotel like?
Old Waverley Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
Old Waverley Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 January 2025
Marialejandra
Marialejandra, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2025
Perfect Location Clean Rooms
The hotel was a bit old but in good condition. Reception was very friendly and helpful. The location of hotel was amazing at the heart of the city center, very close to almost anywhere. Probably will stay again
Hilmi Yener
Hilmi Yener, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
7 January 2025
An Experience Not To Be Repeated
Booked this hotel over a year in advance for a pre Christmas break. The location is great for all amenities. Unfortunately the hotel was a disappointment. The room was small (nothing like in the picture), badly in need of decorating and the carpet was stained. The shower pressure and temperature fluctuated, the handbasin was positioned too high making it difficult to use. Reception Staff were not very welcoming. Sadly, all-in-all an experience not to be repeated.
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 December 2024
Mohammad
Mohammad, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 December 2024
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Christmas trip
Lovely hotel. However, rooms are a little dated, this wouldn't stop me going back.
We opted for breakfast and this was very nice, plenty options and very fresh. This was priced at £15 per person, on reflection a very reasonable price.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Claire
Claire, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Great older hotel near everything
Great older hotel near everything. Bed was comfortable, the room average size for an older downtown hotel. Breakfast was a good, typical, UK hotel breakfast.
James
James, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 December 2024
One of the best in Edinburgh.
This is quite an old hotel but it has a certain homely cosy charm to it. The rooms are pleasant and inviting.
Staff are very helpful and polite.
razwan
razwan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 December 2024
Praise
Praise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 November 2024
Old Waveley Hotel
The reception staff were not very informative,and friendly.there was no telephone in the room we had to go down five floors to reception,the hotel was very convenient placed in the city.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 November 2024
morag
morag, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 November 2024
Reasonable hotel
Convenient location for public transport but noisy due to room overlooking Xmas fair and noise from trams.
Staff were helpful. Breakfast buffet was good with a number of options.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Jemima
Jemima, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
24 November 2024
Wouldn’t go back again
Very dated hotel, needs some love and care. Felt like we stepped back in time. Everything was old and worn, the bed was so lumpy and we couldn’t sleep on it. We kept getting a draft through the window so the room was cold unless we used the radiator that smelt of gas. Other than the location of the hotel, the rest of it was awful!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Christina
Christina, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 November 2024
D B
D B, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
Great hotel
Was a fab stay lovely hotel lovely staff. Room was lovely and clean. Just the trafgic noise a little busy late at night .
Sally
Sally, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
Perfect location comfortable Bed!
Our stay was great, perfect location to everything we needed to see in the old town. Only thing was the hot water flashed hot to cold not fun when you get in from being wet and cold. Bed was very comfortable, noise was only when the pub let out at 2am and died down at 2:30am. Over all the staff was very friendly and helpful with anything that you needed. The restaurant was quiet but amazing.
kadie
kadie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 November 2024
L A
L A, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 November 2024
Convenience to the max
Staying right on Princes Street was so convenient - with all the central attractions and easy bus rides out to other locations. Getting there was also easy - just down the street from Waverly station. The pubs nearby offered good dinner fare. Overall an A+ for convenience.
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 November 2024
Nice view seeing landmark of Edinburgh. Great location however it’s noisy when trains come and leave station
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 November 2024
Visiting for Rugby
Lovely hotel, old but clean and the staff were very friendly all round the hotel whichever roles they were in. Our room was quite small but adequate for our needs. It is a little dated in the room and there are no sockets next to the bed. It was expensive for such a small room but the location was brilliant on Princes Street which comes at a cost