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Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

3.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming urban retreat in Edinburgh's historic center, where friendly staff and modern comforts create a perfect base for city exploration

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Motel One Edinburgh - Princes is centrally located, offering eco-conscious stays with in-room WiFi and a cozy bar for unwinding after sightseeing. Steps from St. Giles' Cathedral, the helpful staff ensures a smooth city experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 378
AED 454 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room with View, 1 Double Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room with View, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 double bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 double bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maki Ramen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

Hotel near Royal Mile
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street, Motel One Edinburgh - Princes provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is 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

Is Motel One Edinburgh - Princes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motel One Edinburgh - Princes located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, staff were very welcoming and accommodating. When checking in we were told we’d for a free upgrade to a room with a nice view, which was so unexpected. Stunning view of the old town and the castle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast choices were good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. Staff at the desk in the evening and morning were very friendly. Breakfast was great with lots of selection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and very pretty. The location was great and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly across from Waverley station so very convenient if traveling by train. Close to restaurants and sights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be my go-to when I come back to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with many shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkable to Old Edinburgh. Wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic venue right in the heart of the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly staff and like they have a bar. For a night cap
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff. Rooms are appointed in a modern way. This is not a luxury hotel but overall we found it to be a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Chieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel One is located in a very convenient area. Rooms are clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hoi-Hung

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay. The room was a bit smaller to what I thought I would be getting. The WiFi was not secured. We parked at St James Quarter for 3 days and it was £45 with the discount. The staff there were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to a delayed flight, arriving late and so exhausted, also having to catch another flight the next morning, it was nice and clean and quiet to get some sleep. Great Motel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Right across from the train station so it was incredibly convenient. Within a reasonable walk to Edinburgh Castle and some main shopping streets. The rooms were average, and the hotel was under renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and room was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location and very clean, comfortable rooms. Main lobby area was under construction which made it slightly less accessible, but still a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great room, loved the bar area, 1st class friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anqian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shops restaurants and railway station closeby. Easy to walk to main attractions. Building is old and creaky. We could hear it creaky alot of the time which didnt make sleeping easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Really great location and the room was amazingly quiet considering it is on the main street in Edinburgh. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and friendly, the room was super clean and comfortable. And even though there’s renovations happening the space was welcoming and inviting. I genuinely can’t wait to come back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025