In the heart of Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offers an eco-friendly retreat with a cozy bar and in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and central location near St. Giles' Cathedral.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Bar/lounge
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
Flat-panel TV
$198 nightly
The total price is $237
$237 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
View all photos for Standard Room with View, 1 Double Bed
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 26 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Zara - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Five Guys St. James Quarter - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Black Sheep Coffee - 2 min walk
About this property
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. This eco-certified hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
140 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2014
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.90 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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
Does Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motel One Edinburgh - Princes does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
What's the area around Motel One Edinburgh - Princes like?
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.
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Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
Bar
View
Train station
Cities
Value
Lobby
Bed
What guests liked
Breakfast was convenient, great, fantastic, and plentiful with many reviewers praising its quality and variety. (16 reviews)
Breakfast was outstanding and the bar/restaurant had good views and a great vibe. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Great stay .
Great stay as always . So convenient for Princess street and all attractions.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Great downtown stay
Beautiful building well kept, friendly staff.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Friendly staff
Perfect central location
Staff extremely friendly and helpful
Would stay again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Incredible. Clean. Sade. Great location. Not a hotel to lounge in but great for a traveler who is out all day and wants to come back to a clean and well designed hotel.
Selena
Selena, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Two stays on either side of a tour out of Edinburgh. the hotel was in a great location, and really helped me out by holding some of our bags, while we were on the tour.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Lovely hotel in a wonderful location on Princess Street. I recommend it totally. Stayed two nights on this trip. Will not hesitate to stay here when back in Edinburgh.
I believe there is another MotelOne in Edinburgh but know nothingabout it.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2025
Great stay
Great hotel in good location, stayed here before. Definitely recommend
mark
mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
1 night away with friends, the hotel was very clean and perfect location.
DANIELLE
DANIELLE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Very close to Waverley Train and bus stations.
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2025
Enjoyed my stay very much. The location was excellent. Convenient to railway and trams to the airport. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Only minor comment I have is there was only one wastebasket located in the bathroom and none in main room. Also, the fan in bathroom did not work. Will definitely stay here again.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2025
Very good location for exploring the city. Room was small, but well furnished and well arranged.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Staff we’re really good service good
Sylvia
Sylvia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Great location. Fab and helpful staff. Gorgeous bar
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2025
Great stay
Great location, staff were helpful and friendly. The bed wasn't particularly comfortable and that was our only downside. Would definitely stay again.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
I loved how comfortable the whole property was and the location is truly ideal for exploring Edinburgh. Thank you!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Very convenient location, great environment
TT
TT, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
The location is very good and easy to get to by train and the airport. Check in in the morning.
Xia
Xia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Motel One is classy and a great location!
Close to the tram stop and Waverley rail station so very easy journey from the airport. Hotel staff very helpful and friendly and the bar, restaurant and rooms are very well presented. A short walk (10 mins) from the Royal Mile, The playhouse (7 mins) and Holyrood Park (20 mins) makes it an ideal location.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
Just What I Needed!
This was a great place to stay for a quick trip! However, there was much that I didn’t see as there was a lot of building works going on. It was very impressive that the works did not disturb us, at all. The room was very comfortable after a long day of travelling. The staff were kind and efficient and even remembered why I had said I was coming. That was sweet and good business!
The location is perfect as it is across the street from Waverly Railway Station in the middle of Edinburgh. All in all, a very nice experience for a quick visit to see family on special occasions - very “fit for purpose.”. Thank you! Just what I needed.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Wonderful hotel in a fabulous location
Fabulous hotel, we got a very warm welcome on arrival and were delighted to have a room upgrade, it's very clean and the bed comfortable, appreciated the tea making facilities, location was ideal for us, would definitely stay again
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Lovely clean room, freindly staff and great location
paula
paula, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Great hotel, on Princes Street with Waverley acriss the road, great location
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Friendly staff, great location, comfortable rooms
Laurel
Laurel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Great location, staff, rooms. All around great hotel.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Great
We had a great stay, got to check in early. Lovely big room, clean and tidy