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Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

3.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming urban retreat in Edinburgh's historic center, where friendly staff and modern comforts create a perfect base for city exploration

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Motel One Edinburgh - Princes is centrally located, offering eco-conscious stays with in-room WiFi and a cozy bar for unwinding after sightseeing. Steps from St. Giles' Cathedral, the helpful staff ensures a smooth city experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 598
SAR 718 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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Room (THE ONE with view) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Room (THE ONE with view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Room (THE ONE) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Room (THE ONE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh - Princes is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square
    St. Andrew Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Society Bar & Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Dishoom Edinburgh
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Haute Dolci
    2 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    1 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Motel One Edinburgh - Princes provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Motel One Edinburgh-princes
One Edinburgh-princes
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Hotel
Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh Princes
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel One Edinburgh - Princes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes?

As of 9 Rabiʻ II 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes on 12 Rabiʻ II 2026 start from SAR 598, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motel One Edinburgh - Princes located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location for us- right off Waverley train station; yet was quiet at night. So much within walking distance. They take your luggage prior/after check out. Friendly staff and delicious toasties/VERY well made drinks at their bar. (Espresso martini & Moscow mule) - Very clean room and comfortable linens. Love the later checkout time. Would recommend Pep & Fodder blocks away for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quality service. We didn't do breakfast here as our touring started very early each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location and lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sam

Felt tired
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely, so helpful and friendly. The decor is beautiful and everywhere spotlessly clean. Great locatio
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very nice and big for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, staff were very welcoming and accommodating. When checking in we were told we’d for a free upgrade to a room with a nice view, which was so unexpected. Stunning view of the old town and the castle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hoi-Hung

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay. The room was a bit smaller to what I thought I would be getting. The WiFi was not secured. We parked at St James Quarter for 3 days and it was £45 with the discount. The staff there were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast choices were good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean hotel. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Bar and lounge area bright and comfortably furnished. Excellent location on Princes Street. Basic but comfortable and clean room/bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. Staff at the desk in the evening and morning were very friendly. Breakfast was great with lots of selection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, nice hotel with a good breakfast and perfect location. You are in the heart of it all at a reasonable price. Room was a bit tight but what you would expect in a large European city unless you want to pay luxury prices or stay further out. Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage war perfekt für die Erkundung der Stadt zu Fuß, das Zimmer war geräumig und sauber, das Bett bequem und das Frühstück bot eine große Auswahl. Das Hotel ist absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff/Booking/Communications I booked directly through Expedia for this stay. No issues were encountered on arrival and staff graciously accommodated my early arrival and were quite friendly. They also helped me with a WIFI connection issue, as well as directing me to where to grab an airport shuttle bus. They were always pleasant when I passed by. Accessibility of Facility I was able to take an elevator up to reception and was given a room on that floor. Aside from moving through a fire door with my clunky bags, I found the facility overall easy for me to navigate. YMMV with mobility devices. Shower was step in. Room For the pricing and location, this room was alright. I constantly struggled to enter my room due to an apparent faulty maglock and informed staff on departure. The room shows age/wear and could use a refresh. The toiletries were not great. I left behind conditioner and they claimed I left nothing so staff pilfered it/threw out an expensive silicone travel bottle. Temperature control was not great – I prefer a cool room and the options were freezing or oven, with no in between. I woke up repeatedly, miserably hot. Staff movement in the hallway in the morning also woke me. Do not recommend lower floors for light sleepers. Bathroom/Toiletries Toiletry quality was very low, bring your own. The shower had decent water pressure and good room to navigate/bring out belongings. Area Safety/Features/Location The hotel was centrally located in a prime area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, entrance a bit obscure up side street. Would choose this hotel again due to its location, comfort and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean but in poor condition. My shower head sprayed at the based of what should have been a rain shower handle Leaving me sprayed in the face and unable to direct water. One light did not work at all and the heat would not come on at all. The bed was hard as a rock and the windows were thin so road noise talk and laughter were heard clearly until 2-230 am. The breakfast was lovely and they do store bags However I would never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be my go-to when I come back to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The area around the hotel couldn’t be more convenient, when you walk outside you’re right by so many beautiful sights like the Princes Street gardens & Ross fountain, Scott monument, as well as the National Galleries and Calton Hill. There’s tons of shopping on Princes St and the surrounding area, as well as restaurants and cafes, and a few grocery stores. The tram is only a few minutes walk if needed - it was super convenient to take the tram to and from the airport since it was so close, and Edinburgh Waverly is right by the hotel which is convenient for anyone vacationing and travelling via train. Everything else is only a short walk away, and it’s a walk you’ll enjoy since the sights are so beautiful. Even with being so close to so many things, it was quiet inside at night time and we got a great sleep. The only downside for us was not having a minifridge in the room, would love if that was added! We got amazing service from the employees while we were there who also arranged an early check in for us which we really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again

Nice property, clean, near the Waverley Station & numerous good restaurants. Friendly staff and convenient bar/lounge. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly staff and like they have a bar. For a night cap
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025