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The Old Waverley Hotel

Edinburgh

3-star hotel

📍 43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.1 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)

The Old Waverley Hotel

Photo: Stinglehammer (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  • Victorian charm blended with modern comforts in central Edinburgh
  • Superior double rooms with views of Edinburgh Castle
  • Prime city centre location near major Edinburgh landmarks
  • Discounted partner parking rate nearby
The Old Waverley Hotel sits in the heart of Edinburgh on Princes Street, blending Victorian charm with modern comforts for both leisure and corporate travellers. Rooms range from cosy single bedrooms to superior double rooms with views of Edinburgh Castle, and guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and sophisticated bar and lounge. The hotel is just a short walk from the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and Waverley Station, with Edinburgh Castle, the EICC and the financial district only minutes away. Edinburgh Waverley station lies just 0.1 miles away, and nearby attractions include the Edinburgh Dungeon and the Writers' Museum, making it an easy base for exploring the city's historic streets and cultural sights.

How far to…

Station
0.1 miles
Royal Mile
short walk

Practical details

Parking
No onsite parking; discounted partner rate nearby
Pets
Cashless property, card payments only

Accommodation on site

  • Single bedrooms
  • Superior double rooms

Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Bar
  • ✓ Restaurant
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
  • 🚆 Near a Train Station

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Where you'll be

The Old Waverley Hotel

Explore the area

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

The Edinburgh Dungeon

🎟️ Attractions & Visitor Centres · 0.1 mi

The Edinburgh Dungeon

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Writers' Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.2 mi

Writers' Museum

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Museum on the Mound

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Museum on the Mound

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Museum of Childhood

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Museum of Childhood

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Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi

Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft

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Trinity Apse

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi

Trinity Apse

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Museum Collections Centre

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi

Museum Collections Centre

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National Museum of Scotland

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.4 mi

National Museum of Scotland

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Talbot Rice Gallery

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.4 mi

Talbot Rice Gallery

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Edinburgh Castle

Castle & Heritage · 0.4 mi

Edinburgh Castle

Royal Mile

Landmark · 0.4 mi

Royal Mile

Merchiston Tower

Castle & Heritage · 1.6 mi

Merchiston Tower

Lamb's House

National Trust · 1.8 mi

Lamb's House

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Booking Office

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Booking Office

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Milnes of Rose Street

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Milnes of Rose Street

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Abbotsford

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Abbotsford

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Tiles Bar

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Tiles Bar

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Guildford Arms

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Guildford Arms

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Cafe Royal

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.1 mi

Cafe Royal

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