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About the Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ

Located just 450 metres from Edinburgh Old Town, the elegant 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh offers Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking. The luxury hotel is proud to feature a banquet hall, within easy reach of St Giles' Cathedral.

Location

The hotel is situated in the old part of Edinburgh, merely 1.2 km from Palace of Holyroodhouse. There is Collective Gallery within reach of the smoke-free property.

The memorial tower "Nelson Monument" lies a mere 550 metres away, and shops and department stores area close to this Edinburgh hotel.

The Balmoral Hotel is next to a railway station and within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

Some of the 161 comfortable rooms come with a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, and essentials such as individual climate control and central heating. The nice touches include a stone fireplace, along with a writing table. The marble bathrooms are appointed with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Guests can also enjoy views of the castle. A kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and refrigerators are available in a house.

Eat & Drink

The Balmoral Edinburgh features 2 dining venues, including Number One, the à la carte restaurant serving Scottish dishes. The lounge bar provides you with a place to unwind. The bar area includes a lounge. There is a restaurant serving Nepali food merely 200 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Guests also have access to a steam bath and spa therapy for a fee. This Edinburgh property has an indoor swimming pool and an exercise room. A day of pampering can include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure, as well as visiting a wellness centre and a full-service spa.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Kamar kembar superior
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2 persons
29 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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2 persons
56 m² 
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Bathtub
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2 persons
35 m² 
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Bathtub
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Edinburgh400 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 14.2 km
Dundee (DND) 96.9 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station200 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • 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

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Armchair
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel location

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
Nearby
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
550 m
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
500 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
430 m
Monument
Scott Monument
250 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
510 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
430 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
520 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
410 m
Museum
John Knox House
590 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
310 m
Church
Mercat Cross
470 m
Restaurants
Palm Court at The Balmoral
0 m
1 Princes Street The Balmoral Hotel
The Cafe Royal
100 m
19 West Register Street
The Guildford Arms
70 m
1-5 West Register Street
Martone
100 m
1 Waterloo Place
Hongfu Noodle Bar
100 m
3-7 Waterloo Place
The Newsroom
130 m
5-11 Leith Street
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
130 m
19 West Register Street
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