What makes it 84% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, CCTV and in-room safe enhance security; free Wi-Fi and business center aid work; gym, whisky bar and restaurant give evening options; 10-min walk to Waverley Station and Calton Hill.
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station: 1.0 km (12 min walk)
Direct links across Scotland and the UK from Waverley.
Edinburgh Airport: 16.4 km (25 mins drive)
Taxi from airport takes about 25 mins to the hotel.
National Monument of Scotland: 300m (4 min walk)
Iconic unfinished memorial on Calton Hill with city views.
Tip: Great spot for skyline photos at golden hour.
Calton Hill: 320m (4 min walk)
Historic hill offering panoramic views over Edinburgh and Firth of Forth.
Tip: Climb early for quieter sunrise vistas.
National Museum of Scotland: 1.3 km (17 min walk)
Free-entry museum showcasing science, history and Scottish culture.
Tip: Head to the rooftop terrace for extra city views.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary high-speed internet in all public areas.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags for free at the 24-hour front desk.
Dry Cleaning:
On-site dry cleaning service available at additional charge.
Laundry Service:
Full laundry and ironing services at additional charge.
Elevators provide access to every floor; public areas reachable without stairs.

Lea
The location is within easy walking distance of major attractions. The rooms are clean and spacious (depending on the type you book and the tiling in the bathroom needs a refresh), but what truly sets this hotel apart is the exceptional customer service. The staff were welcoming, helpful, and consistently went out of their way to make my stay comfortable. Special thanks to Noor, Molly, and especi...
Liberty Denley
Brilliant place to stay, felt clean and warm. Daily cleaners to tidy up the room a bit. Would definitely stay again. However I feel for the price we paid we could’ve done with a bigger room but still happy none the less.
Lilian
My partner and I stayed at the voco Royal for the first time, and it certainly will not be our last. All of the staff were extremely kind, professional, and welcoming. A special mention to Nor at the front desk, who was exceptionally helpful and friendly throughout our stay. We will definitely be returning
Gerry I.
on the 25th of september were not able to checkin since they had some Problems with the room. No problem at all since everythin seemed to be organised for us. We then were transferred to another hotel (all organised by the Voco). By the time we arrived there (30 minutes ride), they had no information that we were comming at all. We were not allowed to check in an waitet for an hour in the lobby wh...
El Hambrientosaurus
🛏️ The room was spacious and the bed extremely comfortable — perfect for a good night’s rest. The bathroom, however, looked a bit tired and could use some renovation. 🍽️ The restaurant offered friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere, but the food was fairly average for the price. Overall, a decent stay and dining experience, though not outstanding.
Address: 18 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AQ, UK
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Take a 25-min taxi from Edinburgh Airport. Or walk 10 min from Edinburgh Waverley Station.
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