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Old Waverley Hotel

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Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the Old Waverley Hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast and offers free WiFi throughout the establishment. This three-star hotel boasts a 24-hour front desk as well as a tour desk for guests’ convenience. Visitors can relax and enjoy a drink at the on-site bar.

Each room in the hotel is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen television, a private bathroom, and includes bed linen and towels. The Old Waverley Hotel also provides select units that offer city views, with every room furnished with a kettle. Additionally, all accommodations come with a wardrobe for guest storage.

Notable attractions located near the hotel include Edinburgh Waverley station, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Playhouse. The closest airport is Edinburgh Airport, situated 10 km from the Old Waverley Hotel.

Couples have a strong preference for this location, giving it an impressive rating of 9.7 for trips designed for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
1 extra-large double bed

Facilities of Old Waverley Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Bar

  • Lift

  • Heating

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Additional toilet

  • Bath or shower

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Bath

  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

  • Telephone

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

  • Fruits

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Snack bar

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services

  • Invoice provided

  • Luggage storage

  • Tour desk

  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Dry cleaning

    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Key access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Wake-up service

  • Heating

  • Carpeted

  • Lift

  • Ironing facilities

  • Pants press

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Iron

  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Old Waverley Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out
Until 11:00

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 option.

Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £25 is required on arrival. That’s about € 29. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 2 years
Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Essential information for visitors to this property

Due to the property’s location, there are no rooms available on the ground floor.

To access The Old Waverley, guests will need to climb 27 steps to reach our reception area on the first floor. If you arrive with luggage, a bell is provided to summon a porter for assistance.

Once you reach the reception level, the hotel offers lift access to all floors above.

For bookings of more than 5 rooms, different policies and extra charges may be applicable.

Upon check-in, guests must present a photo identification and a credit card. Please keep in mind that all Special Requests are subject to availability, and additional fees may apply.

Guests under 18 years of age can check in only if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

A damage deposit of £25 is required upon arrival. This amount will be charged to your credit card. It will be refunded within 7 days of departure, provided that the property passes inspection.

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