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Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

Property class: 3
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 762
SAR 961 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep

Room options

View all photos for Room (THE ONE with view)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a window, and a patterned wall.

Room (THE ONE with view)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (THE ONE)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room (THE ONE)

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

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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. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. 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

  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture and the name 'JENNERS' on the facade.
    St. Andrew Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a statue, a clock tower, and a busy street.
    George Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    1 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wingstop
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • The Booking Office (Wetherspoon)
    3 min walk
  • Whittard of Chelsea
    1 min walk
  • Salerno Pizza
    3 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

  • Hotel near Princes Street
  • Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, 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 luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
    • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
    • 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 14.50 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 14.50 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

Property class

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

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 15 Shaʻban 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes on 31 Shaʻban 2026 start from SAR 762, 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 5-minute walk of Princes Street and St. Andrew Square. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 2-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near station. Very good breakfast. Very helpful, attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yinn Yinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to all major attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location right opposite Waverley station! The view from the hotel bar was fab and the hotel itself is nice and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lounge to wait. Clean room. Good soundproofing to eliminate noises from outside and inside. In walking distance to old town and new town. Easy access to public bus and rail transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend staying here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The lounge/bar area is super cute and cozy. Our room was adorable, with a comfy bed. The location was ideal for all our adventures and walking around. With great views from the lounge. We didn't have a "view" from our room but that was one thing that we done care about as we were only ever there to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating staff . Rooms were spacious and clean . Breakfast was generous and the food was varied and good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent! Room on the smaller side but did not feel cramped. A/c can be improved, we needed to open the windows to cool the room. Overall satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being in the middle of some construction/ painting, my stay was delightful. The staff were all charming and very helpful. Location is ideal for city center. I was also pleasantly surprised with a well appointed breakfast. Would absolutely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, quiet room with a very comfy bed and friendly attentive staff - it was just right for our trip, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location and lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was what we needed and a great location. It was clean and quiet. Staff at the reception desk were all helpful. We were able to check our bags after check out to take one of our classes we had booked. There was no breakfast/snacks included but there was a restaurant on location (which we did not try).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Clean, comfortable and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast, location, and very comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jim

Friendly staff, great food, good location, modern room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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 review

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 review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room comfortable bed, quilt could have been warmer - it felt like a summer weight one.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and very pretty. The location was great and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly across from Waverley station so very convenient if traveling by train. Close to restaurants and sights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

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