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Old Waverley Hotel (solo trip)

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How Solo-Friendly is Old Waverley Hotel?

79%Solo-Friendly
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What makes it 79% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, CCTV and safe luggage storage support solo safety. Free Wi-Fi and desks aid work. 370 m to Waverley Station and Princes St buses simplify independent sightseeing.

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The Old Waverley Hotel in Edinburgh
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Good match for:

  • History & Architecture Enthusiasts: Steps from Scott Monument and a 7-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle—ideal for exploring Old Town on foot.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Drivers needing parking: The hotel does not offer on-site parking.
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What is so special about Old Waverley Hotel for solo trip?

  1. Central spot steps from Princes Street and Royal Mile
  2. Complimentary Wi-Fi in all public areas
  3. On-site restaurant and bar serving afternoon tea
  4. 24-hour front desk with luggage storage

Transport & Nearby Access

Edinburgh Waverley Station: 370m (5 min walk)

Scotland’s main rail hub with services across the UK.

Solo-Friendly Activities around Old Waverley Hotel

Scott Monument: <100m (1 min walk)

A Gothic landmark with panoramic city views from its summit.

Tip: Climb early to avoid queues and catch morning light.

Royal Mile: 440m (6 min walk)

Historic thoroughfare lined with shops, museums and street performers.

Tip: Join a free walking tour at midday for local stories.

National Museum of Scotland: 670m (9 min walk)

Interactive galleries on Scottish history, culture and science; free entry.

Tip: Head to the rooftop terrace for city views.

Solo-Friendly Hotel Facilities

Free facilities in Old Waverley Hotel:

Wi-Fi in public areas:

Complimentary high-speed internet throughout all shared spaces.

Paid or on request with possible fees:

Fax/copying service:

Available at the front desk for a per-page fee.

Dry cleaning:

In-house laundry and dry-cleaning service available at extra charge.

Accessibility at Old Waverley Hotel:

Elevator provides access to all floors.

Make the Most of Your Stay

  1. Request a windowed room: Book the Standard Double Room for street views and natural light.
  2. Enjoy afternoon tea: Visit the bar lounge for traditional afternoon tea in historic surroundings.
  3. Explore on foot: Step onto Princes Street outside the door and discover shops and gardens.

Reviews of Old Waverley Hotel

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Troy Sommerville

Troy Sommerville

Jan 2026

Really hard to explain this one. Breakfast- why such late times? When a lot of tours start at 7am, it would be nice to have a bite before you leave. As for the food itself, left in what looks like the old icecream containers, mostly cold also and the scrambled eggs were absolutely disgusting. Room - Quite nice and exceptionally clean. The bed itself was tiny and very uncomfortable. Also don’t unde...

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Dec 2025

My sister and I spent 4 days at this hotel to take in xmas. The location is brilliant so central. Our room was lovely we overlooked the market and also view of the castle. The staff were so friendly and helpful and we found the breakfast and evening meals excellent big portions too. We had room service a couple of times and this was good too. We loved the hotel and will definitely return we had ...

Livet Malm

Livet Malm

Dec 2025

The positive things are the comfy beds, the room services, the helpful staff and the location of the hotel. It’s in the heart of the city, monuments, old city, shops, museums.. all are at a walking distance, which makes it an ideal stay for tourists. Especially the non smoking tourists. If you are one of those that wants to go out and have a cigarette for a couple of minutes at peace, well good lu...

Sarah Carter-Shaw

Sarah Carter-Shaw

Dec 2025

Lovely stay, excellent staff nothing was too much trouble. Room was lush not noisy as others had stated, bed was a delight. We had corner room so view was amazing, the only little moan I have is the bathroom was freezing. I understand it’s an old listed building but insulation on bathroom windows so needed. Breakfast was lovely, buffet hot or cold. I brought my daughter in law and she’s a vegetari...

Tiffani Maxson

Tiffani Maxson

Oct 2025

We had a great stay at the Old Waverly Hotel. First off, the beds were actually very comfortable (which I have found to be rare in Europe) and we were plenty warm. The rooms are so charming and had spectacular views of both the Castle and the Scott's memorial. Its centrally located and you can easily get to everywhere in a short walk. Service was great and the breakfast was delicious each morning...

Map of Old Waverley Hotel

Address: 43 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2BY, UK

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How to get to Old Waverley Hotel:

Arrive by train at Edinburgh Waverley Station. Exit onto Princes Street and walk 5 minutes to the hotel.

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in time:3:00pm
Check-out time:12:00pm

Website

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Phone Number

+44 131 556 4648

Average price

US$ 145
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