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title: "Old Waverley Hotel, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Old Waverley Hotel in Edinburgh: rated 8.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★ · Edinburgh Collection
# Old Waverley Hotel

The Mound, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5 ·  Very good 399 reviews ·  #110 #110 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.7 Location score
## About Old Waverley Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel is a hotel in The Mound, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 399 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, free wi-fi. It is 280 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 88

- **Floors:** 8

- **Opened:** 1848

- **Chain:** Edinburgh Collection

- **Price level (hotel website):** ££

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 123

Princes Street 43 [oldwaverley.co.uk](https://www.oldwaverley.co.uk/)

## How Old Waverley Hotel scores

Better rated than 41% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.7**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

RestaurantBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   24-hour front desk
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

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### Sights nearby

-   The Giant Wheel40 m
-   Scott Monument70 m
-   Livingstone Monument90 m
-   The Monument of the Royal Scots100 m
-   Scottish Museum, Edinburgh120 m
-   Sir Walter Scott Monument120 m

## Old Waverley Hotel: in detail

Old Waverley Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hotel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Old Waverley Hotel due to the hotel's dry cleaning service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature room service, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Old Waverley Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Old Waverley Hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

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## Questions about Old Waverley Hotel

### How do guests rate Old Waverley Hotel?

Old Waverley Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 399 reviews, which is better than 41% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Waverley Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Old Waverley Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Old Waverley Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Old Waverley Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Old Waverley Hotel have?

Old Waverley Hotel has 88 rooms on 8 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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