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.

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Motel One
Hotel chain/brand
Motel One

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Penni
    Australia Australia
    Best location ever. Close to the Royal Mile, Waverly Train Station and my bus connection. Great staff, great breakfasts.
  • Sonya
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff were extremely helpful and the breakfast was excellent! A really relaxing place to stay.
  • Brooke
    United Kingdom 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 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 United Kingdom
    The hotel was just perfect and so close to everything. We all had a great time
  • Tamas
    Hungary 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 Australia
    Beautiful room on the top floor with great views. Friendly staff and perfect location
  • Anne-louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Reliable standard. Good value, given it's in Edinburgh, one of the top tourist destinations in the UK!
  • Simona
    Italy 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 Australia
    We had a fabulous room overlooking the street. Very quiet and clean.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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