Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Albany Hotel?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Albany Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Albany Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Albany Hotel located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Omni Centre Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
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Albany Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Beautiful room and amazing service
Izaak
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
love the place
Yujingwen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Very comfortable, with everything required for a weekend stay EXCEPT we would have liked a full length mirror in our room.
The reception staff were lovely, & 1 gentleman in particular was extremely helpful, which we really appreciated.
Diana Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
A lovely and welcoming place
Yujingwen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Newly renovated, but still workout the glitches.
Tania
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
The aesthetic of the rooms was very nice. The property is odd in that it a conversion of several rowhouses, so you had to go up and down various stairs to access the rooms. My only complaint is the lack of amenities. There is no laundry service, no iron in the room, and the bathrooms are very tiny. I am over 6 ft. tall, and the sink was halfway up my thighs. The staff was very nice and accommodating. They will hold your room key (old fashioned solid metal key, and you had to manually lock your room door when you left for the day.
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Everything was perfect. Clean, ammenities and mostly all the staff was amicable.
The only thing was a bolnde woman who "recieved" us at our arrival. She was a chating with a coworker and ignored us until she finished her gossips. After that a lot of nastiness. Hopefully we bever saw her again in the remianing days.
Another thing is that most doors in hotel creak the whole time. Some oil in the hinges solves this.
The hotel is in a good location, although a bit far from attractions. Room was big and clean, wifi was OK and the rest of the staff very friendly
Angel Rivas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
It is a wonderful place to stay. There is no elevator. The staff did carry my luggage up to the fourth floor, but obviously they do not carry it down when you check out (maybe if asked?) I found the old building wonderful, but this is not a typical hotel. It is a boutique hotel. It is very close to several places to eat or drink, but off the tourist/beaten path. It is still very walkable to so many tourist places though. Any walk in Edinburgh is hilly. Know you will be walking up & down wherever you stay. It was an easy (uphill) walk to Waverly Station. The room was large for UK standards for sure. I would stay here again, even though I wish breakfast were available.