The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Adjacent to Waverley Station
4.5 5138 reviews

The elegant The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, nearly a 15-minute walk from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", and offers an indoor swimming pool. This Edinburgh hotel provides guests with a lounge bar and fashionable rooms with views of the city, while Scottish National Gallery is just 650 metres away.

Location

The positioning of the 5-star hotel in the centre of Edinburgh ensures fast access to St Giles' Cathedral, which is a mere 6 minutes' walk away. Within close proximity of The Balmoral Edinburgh you will reach Princes Street Gardens. This luxury property is located close to shops and department stores in the old part of Edinburgh. The Balmoral Hotel is situated 2.5 km from Holyrood Park. Waverley Steps bus stop is also only a few minutes from the smoke-free accommodation.

Rooms

Equipped with a private safe, some of the 188 rooms feature a stone fireplace along with a cupboard and a sofa set. Guests will appreciate individual climate control and central heating, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and fridges are available in a house.

Food & Drinks

This hotel features a daily buffet breakfast. Discover all the flavours of Edinburgh in the à la carte restaurant, where you can taste Scottish delicacies. Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant serves Asian dishes and lies within 5 minutes' walk of the property.

Leisure & Activities

A casino and a sauna can be booked at the hotel at an extra charge. Guests can work out in a fitness studio or relax in a full spa and a spa salon.

Why choose The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

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  • Iconic location near major attractions

  • Luxurious spa treatments and wellness

  • Extensive selection of Scottish whiskies

  • Elegant afternoon tea experience offered

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

For kids

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Recreation

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

In the bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
from 01:00 until 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

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From USD 676 per night
Check-in 8 Jul 2025
Check-out 9 Jul 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 -  Adjacent to Waverley Station
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    Guests 2 guests

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    2

    Children:

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    Check-in & out
    8 Jul 2025
    9 Jul 2025
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    1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Important information
    The Balmoral Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    from 01:00 until 12:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.