The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Centrally located
4.5 5138 reviews

Located only 1 km from the massive Castle Rock, the elegant The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh features Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking nearby. The 5-star smoke-free hotel proudly offers an event space and a banquet hall, while the Museum of Edinburgh is merely a 12-minute walk away.

Location

Situated in old part of Edinburgh, the hotel sits just around the corner from the Edinburgh Old Town. The public research University of Edinburgh is a popular education place to visit 950 m from the Balmoral Edinburgh. The restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse" is also located in the area, just near the property. Edinburgh bus station can be found nearly 10 minutes' walk from this Edinburgh hotel, while the royal Holyrood Park is 2.5 km away.

Rooms

The rooms are equipped with a minibar, along with free wireless internet and pay-per-view channels for guests' comfort. The Balmoral Hotel has 162 rooms with marble bathrooms.

Food & Drinks

Bar Prince, the onsite restaurant, serves British cuisine while Number One restaurant is boasting Scottish specialties. The accommodation also includes a French restaurant with city views. Guests can enjoy the lounge bar on premises.

Leisure & Activities

The Balmoral features a spa offering a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room as well as an indoor swimming pool. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fully equipped gym room that offers fitness classes. The onsite wellness facilities include a full spa.

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

  • Parking
  • 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
  • Rollaway beds

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.

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From USD 505 per night
Check-in 10 May 2026
Check-out 11 May 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
All rates verified
How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.

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1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 -  Centrally located
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    Enter dates to see availability
    From USD 505 per night
    Check-in 10 May 2026
    Check-out 11 May 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
    Check-in & out
    10 May 2026
    11 May 2026
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    2 guests
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    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.