The elegant 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh is located about a 5-minute stroll from Calton Craigs, featuring comfortable rooms, an à la carte restaurant, and an exercise room. Positioned in the vicinity of the combined National Museum of Scotland, the smoke-free hotel provides an event space, making it perfect for gatherings.
The hotel has a central location only 1.9 km from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, while shopping venues like the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market are only 1.7 km away. The Balmoral is also merely 500 metres from the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse" and a mere 14 minutes on foot from Castle Rock. Guests residing at the accommodation have the advantage of proximity to the Edinburgh Old Town, located just a 6-minute stroll away. This Edinburgh hotel is next to a train station and Waverley Steps bus stop is 50 metres away.
The rooms at The Balmoral Hotel are non-smoking and fitted with free Wi-Fi and a smart TV as well as a mini-bar. The bedrooms come with king-size beds. The separate bedrooms feature a wardrobe. The marble bathrooms are appointed with hairdryers and dressing gowns. The contemporary rooms at the property offer a panoramic view of the old town.
Number One restaurant looks out onto the city and specialises in Scottish cuisine. There is also a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. You can try British cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.
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Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:from 01:00 until 12:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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Sports & entertainments
Fitness centre
Sports trainer
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Luggage storage
Locker room
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children facilities
Cots
Children's menu
Leisure facilities
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
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds
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Separate tub and shower
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Carpeted floor
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No smoking on site
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Pets
Pets allowed
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Holyrood House
450 m
Royal Lyceum Theatre
1.1 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
1.5 km
Calton Hill
550 m
Omni Centre Edinburgh
450 m
Murrayfield Stadium
3.3 km
Edinburgh Castle
900 m
Airports
Edinburgh
15 km
Train stations
Edinburgh Waverley station
200 m
9.3
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The rooms at The Balmoral Hotel are non-smoking and fitted with free Wi-Fi and a smart TV as well as a mini-bar. The bedrooms come with king-size beds. The separate bedrooms feature a wardrobe. The marble bathrooms are appointed with hairdryers and dressing gowns. The contemporary rooms at the property offer a panoramic view of the old town.
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Adrian
2024-05-31
7/10
Really enjoyed staying at the classic king room with a view of the castle. It was quiet as expected, and the staff were compassionate people especially the managers behind both bars. The location was stunning, willing to come back & eat there again as we have many friends who have had exceptional dining experiences here!
Diana
2024-04-13
8/10
The place was perfectly clean and charming old, it had patient and particularly helpful staff in this manner. The beds were lovely and overall the room was top quality & stocked. The restaurant was good and the food was outstanding.
Neville
2024-04-07
7/10
Unbeatable location short walk to the number one restaurant which provide fabulous food and service are excellent, The Balmoral's Palm Court and night time turn downs, easy check-in. Warm options at breakfast.
Lucy
2024-03-27
7/10
Overall it was well decorated and well-equipped on the furnishings in the bedrooms.
Henry
2024-03-24
9/10
The property was overall very nice and good quality with well-trained staff especially the managers behind both bars.
Gavin
2024-03-17
7/10
Reasonably clean accommodation, very efficient staff. Brand-new room, beautiful view of Edinburgh castle. Good service during our really good stay. The check out is late.
Paul
2024-03-05
7/10
The room was recently renovated and excellent quality with a shower, a hairdryer, and slippers in the separate bathroom. The price was £ 576.
Christopher
2024-03-04
7/10
The property was impeccably clean and staff was patient and particularly helpful. The room was well-appointed and well laid out and I greatly enjoyed its classic decor. The service provided there was friendly.
Peter
2024-02-11
9/10
Courteous and compassionate personnel especially the managers behind both bars, everything was excellent. The classic queen room was luxurious, included a balcony, a storage space, and a small sofa. The offered breakfast was perfect and exquisite for the smoked salmon. I found the hotel's location great and stunning, not far from restaurants in the area and the Highlands. Also, it was at a short distance from Mathew Street.
James
2024-02-08
9/10
The room was fairly quiet and bright with an amazing view, flowers, for instance, booked it for £ 581.
Graham
2024-01-15
9/10
Marvellous location, a palace and a gallery were walking distance to the hotel.
John
2024-01-12
9/10
Exceptionally clean room with a glorious view of the castle. Marble bathroom, perfect and wonderful breakfast. Marvellous and fab location with public parking and very close to a superb Michelin restaurant, Princes Street and close to Waverly station and the Princes Street Gardens, and Holyrood Palace.
Arthur
2024-01-11
7/10
Reasonably clean place and incredible location, thoroughly enjoyed very efficient staff. We had deluxe room, and it was well-appointed and brand-new with great views.
Nicholas
2024-01-09
9/10
The rooms they offer were newly remodelled and high standard with an amazing view of the castle, the furnishings in the bedrooms plus coffee/tea. The service was all in all superb.
Harry
2023-11-27
8/10
Reasonably clean place with friendly efficient and delightfully helpful staff members and castle views. Brand-new rooms, comfy bed. Warm and delicious breakfast - a good choice of meals.
Nick
2023-11-25
8/10
Marvellous and fab location walking distance to a castle and a palace. En suite room with a glorious view of castle and Princes Street and comfortable decor.
Charles
2023-11-14
7/10
Liked this first-rate accommodation with highly professional staff who delivered incredible service. Our room was brand-new and great quality on the top level.
Philip
2023-11-11
8/10
View was wonderful, breakfast was delicious, and beds were lovely. It was a perfect and magnificent location for us, so close to the Palm Court and Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Plus it was max 10 mins walk to the lake.
Hugh
2023-11-02
7/10
Perfectly clean and airy room with marble bathroom and a well stocked mini bar, a dressing area, and a storage space. Great and fab location - walking distance to the Christmas market and a market.
Kevin
2023-10-26
7/10
The breakfast was delicious and perfect and consisted of high quality meals. The room was spotless and en suite, exceptionally comfortable bed. The location was stunning right at the train station and the staff here was incredibly welcoming.
Anne
2023-10-12
6/10
Impressive and incredibly beautiful venue, amazing location so close to Edinburgh via train, shops Christmas markets, and Scotland. Immaculately clean and airy rooms, glorious view of castle and Princes Street.
Breakfast cold.
Jimmy
2023-09-28
9/10
Well-appointed and top quality room, with a comfy bed. Delicious and perfect breakfast available.
Gerry
2023-09-25
8/10
1st class place with delightful views of the castle. Brand-new room, comfy bed. A good choice of warm and delicious breakfast options.
John
2023-09-08
7/10
Luxurious classic queen room with views of the old town. A balcony, a storage space, and a small sofa in the room.
Frank
2023-09-02
9/10
Brand-new deluxe room with a view into the airshaft. Really good facilities in general, best possible location near the main train station.
Gareth
2023-08-24
9/10
Came here for christmas, had peaceful 1 day overall. The breakfast was hot for the smoked salmon, fine food. Incredible central location right by numerous restaurants, the sights, on the railway station and Edinburgh.
Billy
2023-08-23
7/10
High-class, brand-new rooms and luxury bathrooms.
Ted
2023-08-20
9/10
My room with great views as well as 4 large windows was fairly quiet and bright.
Herbert
2023-08-13
9/10
The room we booked was luxurious and fairly quiet with excellent views of castle, a shower plus a reduced menu.
Alan
2023-07-29
9/10
Professionally trained staff, unbelievable views of the castle and the Scotsman building, everything is second to none. It has a beautiful Michelin-starred restaurant with include breakfast.
Cyril
2023-07-20
7/10
The room was tastefully decorated and a nice size with the best view in Edinburgh as well as a large bed, we felt like at home.
Robert
2023-07-05
9/10
The room is well-appointed and brand-new with a nice view, great facilities, as for instance.
Rob
2023-07-04
9/10
The check in was friendly, the room was well-appointed and well laid out with an amazing view.
Charles
2023-07-03
7/10
The room was spotlessly clean and airy and what's more - included shower facilities, a hair dryer and slippers.
Sarah
2023-06-29
7/10
First-rate place with especially helpful staff, everything was second to none. This hotel was set in a central area close enough to Holyrood Palace, and the cocktail bar as more choice and better atmopshere. We stayed for 2 nights here, loved Old Town district. The good service and the attention to detail! Besides, we parked nearby. Our whole experience was really good, would recomand.
The room had not so great views.
Andrea
2023-06-21
9/10
Well-appointed and well-organised room with wonderful view of the castle.
William
2023-06-05
9/10
The restaurant was average with include breakfast, we ordered awesome dishes.
Peter
2023-06-03
8/10
Clean venue with great and fab location to the Prince brasserie where you will be presented with a variety of healthy breakfast menu options.
Shaun
2023-05-27
8/10
The staff were consistently courteous and amazingly kind at all times. The restaurant here was nice with include breakfast, we both ordered excellent dishes.
Keith
2023-05-26
7/10
The room was upgraded which was an excellant touch and available with a view. The hotel had a perfect location right next to Waverley Mall. What's more, it was right by Old Town, the Castle, parks.
Jonathan
2023-03-30
9/10
The breakfast was warm and delicious with salmon and fruits of the food and many options to choose from, perfect to start our day.
Bob
2023-03-27
7/10
The room was spotless and complete with a bath. The location was unbeatable and stunning, in New Town, and my bed was exceptionally comfortable.
Brian
2023-03-23
8/10
Luxurious, elegant unit with a view of the castle, a reduced menu, for instance. Stunning and awesome location, close to Omni Centre.
J.
2023-03-18
8/10
It was in an incredible and awesome location with St Andrew Square nearby.
Barrie
2023-02-22
8/10
Spotless and airy rooms with an amazing view of the castle and great facilities plus tea or lunch, felt like home. Very central location of this prestigious hotel was a bonus.
Brian
2023-02-14
7/10
We loved classic king room provided with an amazing view and an extra £50.
John
2023-02-08
7/10
Well-appointed and well-organised room and classic decor.
Beds were a little hard.
Ben
2023-02-03
9/10
The breakfast is delicious with lots of things to eat and drink. The hotel boasts very central location in New Town.
Bert
2023-02-01
8/10
Perfect breakfast with fruits and the staff were highly professional. The pool was lovely and I had relaxing drinks in the cocktail bar. Took the advantage of the parking nearby. This hotel was located in a central area really close to the Edinburgh train station. There was a Michelin star rated restaurant nearby.
Jordan
2023-01-27
9/10
I enjoyed the place, it was fairly clean & the staff were competent. The room I booked was spotless and luxurious with a spacious bathroom, an extra £50, tea. The location was marvellous, for example, Co-op Food was around 10-15 minutes walk from the hotel. Moreover, the area was great.
Edward
2023-01-16
7/10
Incredibly beautiful and absolutely fabulous place with courteous employees who delivered incredible service. Luxurious classic queen room with excellent views, 4 large windows, as for instance. Stunning and super location right next to the train station-convenient and easy access to a market and boutiques. And 15 mins walk to a historic fortress.
Jane
2022-12-30
9/10
Marvellous and stunning location, close to St Andrew Square. Airy classic king room, exceptionally comfortable beds. Quick check-in, parking nearby.
Georgia
2022-12-24
8/10
All the rooms are luxurious and the staff is welcoming.
Alan
2022-12-18
8/10
Every staff member was pleasant and accommodating. The room was spotless and perfect with a spacious bathroom, tea and an extra £50, had the best night sleep. A shower, a hairdryer and slippers were available there.
Neville
2022-12-05
9/10
Brilliant place with excellant facilities.
Charles
2022-11-06
9/10
It has very good facilities and offers satisfactory breakfasts.
David
2022-10-31
7/10
The room is spotless and bright with a castle view. The interior is lovely and design is great. The location is brilliant and awesome, 5 minutes' walk to The Real Mary King's Close. This is a hotel go-to for Edinburgh!
Jack
2022-10-15
9/10
Special place to stay while in Edinburgh. The staff team was pleasant and incredible. The setting was quite magnificent and unbeatable within easy reach of Calton Hill. The location was walking distance to restaurants and brasseries.
Alice
2022-09-21
9/10
Everything was amazing, personnel was knowledgeable. Our room was delightful and luxurious with a spacious bathroom. It had central location close to Royal Highland Centre. We loved the great area around the hotel. Had a pleasant stay here during our christmas.
Nick
2022-09-20
8/10
Everything was fine, competent staff, incredible views of the castle. The staff were efficient during our whole stay. The venue was set in the central position really close to the city center. Tbh, had a thoroughly enjoyable stay for the last three nights.
George
2022-09-16
8/10
The room was luxurious, it had a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Exceptional service, though a few employees were not so friendly.
Trevor
2022-09-13
8/10
We were in a marvellous and stunning location not very far from a Leith street. The room was not only cool, but huge too, and had a safe, a minibar and coffee/tea making equipment.
Isabel
2022-09-07
9/10
The place was beautifully designed and restaurant was excellent. The room was spotless and delightful with an amazing view, really comfy bed and a spacious bathroom, had a good night's sleep. The location was magnificent, around 10-15 minutes walk from Co-op Food. The cocktail bar was available on the premises. Loved our stay there, it was very enjoyable.
Alfred
2022-09-01
9/10
The hotel was in the central setting down to breakfast everything you could ask for on the menu delicious food. Thanks to the amicable staff everything was perfect, including plenty of delicious food.
Virginia
2022-08-12
8/10
I liked that the hotel was reasonably large, outstanding with an excellent service.
Arthur
2022-08-06
9/10
Luxurious and fairly clean place, incredible view of the castle. Great bed in the deluxe room, plus a safe, a mini bar and a coffee/tea maker. Plenty of goodies for breakfast. In a magnificent location, 5 minutes' walk to train. Enjoyed great area. Nice restaurant with DELICIOUS cuisine, attentive staff.
Andy
2022-08-05
8/10
We lovely spend 1 night in Edinburgh. The staff was competent, amicable, and everything was fine. We stayed in a deluxe king room which was huge and tastefully decorated. The food was splendid, with a great selection of options. Besides, the parking was nearby. The venue was next to Edinburgh downtown.
Sam
2022-07-31
9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed marvellous and brilliant location and how the place is fairly clean. Its staff was polite and welcoming. Besides, I parked nearby. The bus stop was 5 minutes' walk away.
Billy
2022-07-23
8/10
Everywhere there was impeccably clean. Besides, the area was local, next to Princes Mall Shopping Centre.
Simon
2022-07-16
8/10
Its location was central, right next to Greyfriars Bobby's Grave. Btw, we went to see the lake, it was 15 minutes walk from the hotel.
Stephen
2022-06-11
9/10
Actually everything was second to none, my next choice again in Edinburgh. Newly decorated and large rooms, the views of a room that was n't facing an office block were amazing. The service was first-class, the personnel was always friendly and I had an efficient check-in. The pool was great and there was a magnificent restaurant on site. The hotel had a central location and it was a short walk to Calton Hill.
Thomas
2022-06-10
9/10
Perfect food, perfect service and fabulous view of a room that was n't facing an office block.
A little bit small room.
Robert
2022-06-10
9/10
The hotel is calm and spotless, the staff are accommodating, location is beautiful near the main train station. Its full Scottish breakfast is a must, with lots of excellent meals.
Fred
2022-06-10
9/10
No complaint, the venue met the purpose, would definitely recommend it. The hotel had a stunning location a short walk to a Jose Marti monument.
Harrison
2022-06-03
9/10
It is spotless, lively hotel, that has very good stuff and food.
Leonard
2022-05-09
9/10
We spend 1 night in Edinburgh lovely. The room was fashionable and spotless, and with a great view of a room that was n't facing an office block.
Paul
2022-03-28
9/10
Clean hotel in an easy location with lovely views of a room that was n't facing an office block.
Andy
2022-02-11
8/10
The room was cleaned and available with really comfy bed, good decoration, for example.
Samuel
2022-01-30
9/10
Clean hotel with superbly friendly staff and exceptional location near to most attractions/ shops and numerous restaurants, helpful staff from the moment of walking in and the castle.
William
2021-12-18
8/10
there were responsive employees, an incredible service.
Andy
2021-12-13
9/10
The bed was great and the restaurant was romantic and had lots of food. I had a lovely bedroom and an incredible view of courtyard. The service was very good, all people working there were welcoming.
Dave
2021-12-12
9/10
Recommend it and would stay here again. Overall, it's enjoyable base for exploring Edinburgh attractions.
Ernest
2021-11-08
8/10
Well cleaned room, splendid views and warm breakfast! Had supper in a gourmet restaurant. The pool was excellent and the garden - small.
Ricky
2021-11-03
9/10
I liked the hotel overall. The breakfast was great, the personnel was pretty friendly, the bed was fine. Brilliant location to a Leith street. Room was neat and neat, included luxury bathroom
Kevin
2021-10-30
8/10
The staff was dismissive and extremely polite, everything was excellent.
Isaac
2021-10-14
7/10
Had a brilliant stay, nothing too much trouble. The restaurant was superb and my meal was good. Employees of the hotel were amiable. Had hot cocktails and scotches in the cocktail bar.
Craig
2021-08-18
9/10
Scenic view, good pool, unique rooms. I got free upgrade and loved it. Staff was always available, they are all honest people. Takeaway breakfast at the dining room was abundant...
John
2021-08-07
8/10
Exquisite breakfast, average room, charming staff. Spacious suite and very comfortable bed. Signature cuisine was served in the Michelin-starred restaurant. The cocktail bar in the hotel had lots of cold whiskies, cocktails and scotches throughout the day.
Glen
2021-07-28
8/10
Extra clean hotel in a truly wonderful location, cozy bed. It has lots of meals to offer, all in all the food is SUPERB.
Nate
2021-07-07
7/10
I appreciated that the lobby was stunning.
Joseph
2021-06-01
7/10
Restful hotel with bright rooms, very attentive staff. Very comfy beds, a mini-bar, pay TV and a sitting area in the room. Venue was clean enough and the service was top notch.
Robert
2021-02-14
8/10
Virtuous staff, fab location, comfortable bed. Super, well prepared room with a luxurious bathroom. Restaurant in hotel was perfect and the pool area was heated.
Mark
2021-01-24
8/10
Spotless, deluxe hotel. Bathroom was marble-lined. There is pizzeria Martone, set 400 feet walk away.
Ben
2020-12-20
7/10
Hotel is a great place for a weekend in Edinburgh. Venue's concierge helped us a lot! Furthermore, parking nearby was a bonus. They have breakfast, it costs 17 GBP per person per day.
Fred
2020-11-12
7/10
The hotel was classic. An ideal base for celebrating birthday in Edinburgh. A mini bar, a personal safe and television were much appreciated during our weekend. We really loved it so we will definitely visit place for next time
