- City view
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within 10 minutes' walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away. The rooms feature an en suite bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and stylish, modern furniture. The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and restaurants and it is situated less than half a mile from the hotel. Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historical places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within 5 minutes’ walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Centre, 10 minutes’ walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Sustainability
Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Penni
Australia“Best location ever. Close to the Royal Mile, Waverly Train Station and my bus connection. Great staff, great breakfasts.” - Sonya
Netherlands“Staff were extremely helpful and the breakfast was excellent! A really relaxing place to stay.” - Brooke
United Kingdom“This was my first stay in the hotel and I’ll definitely be staying here again. The hotel is really nice and the location is the best, so close to the Royal Mile and Princes Street.” - Colleen
Australia“The hotel is in a great location, 5 minutes from the train station and within walking distance of many of the attractions. Lots of great restaurants near by. Always like the funky decor of Motel One.” - Valerie
United Kingdom“The hotel was just perfect and so close to everything. We all had a great time”
Tamas
Hungary“We were very satisfied with our stay! The hotel is modern, the room was clean and beautiful, and it had everything we needed. Breakfast was plentiful, with a huge variety and everything tasted delicious. The staff were always helpful and friendly....”- Kirsten
Australia“Beautiful room on the top floor with great views. Friendly staff and perfect location”
Anne-louise
United Kingdom“Excellent location. Reliable standard. Good value, given it's in Edinburgh, one of the top tourist destinations in the UK!”- Simona
Italy“The hotel has a truly fantastic location, and from our room we enjoyed a breathtaking view of the city through four large windows. The high ceilings give the room a charming character, and it was warm, welcoming, and impeccably cleaned every day,...” - Claire
Australia“We had a fabulous room overlooking the street. Very quiet and clean.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.