The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Centrally located
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Located only 1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", the 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh boasts a wellness centre with body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure. This Edinburgh hotel welcomes guests in the Grengel district, a short way from The Real Mary King's Close, and features a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and an indoor pool.

Location

Edinburgh centre can be reached within 5 minutes' walk. The Writers' Museum can be found approximately 700 metres from The Balmoral Edinburgh. The hotel also gives quick access to the Scott Monument, located just 5 minutes' walk away. The property is 500 m from Edinburgh Waverley train station, and the royal Holyrood Park is 2.5 km away.

Rooms

Facing the inner courtyard, some of the 161 rooms come with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and such essentials as individual climate control and central heating. Furnished with a stone fireplace, these air-conditioned rooms comprise a mini-kitchen and a dining area.

Food & Drinks

You can dine at Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant, just near The Balmoral.

Why choose The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

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  • Award-winning spa on-site

  • 4 AA Rosette fine dining

  • Stunning views of Edinburgh Castle

  • Bespoke Balmoral tartan décor

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Car park
  • Valet parking

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

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

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

For kids

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Recreation

  • 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

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
from 01:00 until 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 340 per night
Check-in 4 Feb 2026
Check-out 5 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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    1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Important information
    The Balmoral Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    from 01:00 until 12:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.