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Axel's take: 7.7/10

An excellent sightseeing base, provided you can handle stairs and some old-building quirks. a traditional 3-star hotel on Princes Street, scored for what it is.

Old Waverley is a traditional 3-star whose biggest advantage is its Princes Street address, opposite Waverley Station and handy for both Old and New Town. It’s a good pick for travelers who prioritize exploring over hotel polish. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; selected rooms and the lounge have landmark views. The bar, restaurant and well-liked breakfast add convenience.

The trade-offs are practical: the hotel confirms 27 steps before reception and the lift, while recent guests also report lift breakdowns. Room condition varies, with refreshed rooms alongside dated décor, and street noise bothers some sleepers. Junior doubles have frosted windows without an external view; confirm air-conditioning for your specific room. We’d skip it for step-free access or reliably quiet, uniformly modern accommodation.

  • Best for: car-free sightseeing breaks; travelers arriving by train; couples who prefer traditional character

  • Watch out for: 27 entrance steps before the lift; street noise and reported lift breakdowns; variable room condition and outlook

  • Location: Princes Street opposite Waverley Station, with Old and New Town sights within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Generally comfortable but unevenly updated; junior doubles lack external views, and air-conditioning needs room-specific confirmation.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback.

  • Service: Helpful, friendly staff attract repeated praise, including assistance with luggage.

  • Amenities: Restaurant, bar and lounge, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage; no onsite parking.

  • Fees and surprises: Card-only payment and a security pre-authorisation; breakfast may cost extra depending on the booking.

Axel's opinion of Old Waverley Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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a traditional 3-star hotel on Princes Street

7.7/10

An excellent sightseeing base, provided you can handle stairs and some old-building quirks.

Old Waverley is a traditional 3-star whose biggest advantage is its Princes Street address, opposite Waverley Station and handy for both Old and New Town. It’s a good pick for travelers who prioritize exploring over hotel polish. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; selected rooms and the lounge have landmark views. The bar, restaurant and well-liked breakfast add convenience.

The trade-offs are practical: the hotel confirms 27 steps before reception and the lift, while recent guests also report lift breakdowns. Room condition varies, with refreshed rooms alongside dated décor, and street noise bothers some sleepers. Junior doubles have frosted windows without an external view; confirm air-conditioning for your specific room. We’d skip it for step-free access or reliably quiet, uniformly modern accommodation.

Best for

  • car-free sightseeing breaks
  • travelers arriving by train
  • couples who prefer traditional character

Watch out for

  • 27 entrance steps before the lift
  • street noise and reported lift breakdowns
  • variable room condition and outlook
Location
Princes Street opposite Waverley Station, with Old and New Town sights within walking distance.
Rooms
Generally comfortable but unevenly updated; junior doubles lack external views, and air-conditioning needs room-specific confirmation.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback.
Service
Helpful, friendly staff attract repeated praise, including assistance with luggage.
Amenities
Restaurant, bar and lounge, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage; no onsite parking.
Fees and surprises
Card-only payment and a security pre-authorisation; breakfast may cost extra depending on the booking.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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