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The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

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From$676 /night
Check-in
12Sept
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13Sept
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
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Next to Edinburgh Old Town
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Located just 7 minutes on foot from The Real Mary King's Close, the elegant 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh is decorated with a clock tower and includes a restaurant and a lobby area. Positioned in the vicinity of the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, the luxury hotel provides an event space, making it perfect for gatherings.

Location

This Edinburgh hotel has a prime location only 1.2 km from Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum, while shopping venues like the Grassmarket are only 1.1 km away. The Balmoral Edinburgh is also approximately 5 minutes on foot from Calton Craigs and within reach of the combined National Museum of Scotland.

Visitors will enjoy shopping at shops and department stores, which are close to the accommodation. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Edinburgh by visiting the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, located only 1.3 km from the hotel.

The Balmoral Hotel is near a train station and Waverley Steps bus stop is merely 50 metres away.

Rooms

The property features 162 rooms with free Wi-Fi and a smart TV, as well as a mini-bar. The rooms also offer separate bedrooms, along with marble bathrooms. They are equipped with marble bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

While visiting Number One restaurant, guests can taste Scottish dishes and enjoy views of the city. Drinks are available at the lounge bar.

Leisure & Business

Along with a fully equipped gym room and an exercise room, the Balmoral also features a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room. A full spa and a wellness area is sure to make for an excellent stay.

Must-do experiences

  • Indulge in haggis at The Whiski Bar for a true Scottish flavor.
  • Visit the picturesque Dean Village for peaceful riverside walks.
  • Explore the Scottish National Gallery for impressive art collections.
  • Don't miss the vibrant Grassmarket for local shops and eateries.
  • Take a guided tour of the historic Mary King's Close beneath the city.

Select your room type

The Balmoral Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Executive View Room
    2 persons
    25 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Air conditioning
    Heating
  • Double Room
    2 persons
    25 sq. feet
    1 Double bed
  • Classic Double Room
    2 persons
    19 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

The Balmoral Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Guest Parking

  • Public parking is possible at a location nearby at true.

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

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

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • 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

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Balmoral Hotel Location

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Edinburgh 5 min  ·  1400 ft
  • Airports
    Edinburgh (EDI) 23 min  ·  9.1 mi
    Glasgow (GLA) 134 min  ·  55.4 mi
  • Train
    Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 3 min  ·  700 ft
  • Bus
    Bus stop 3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 01:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at true.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 34.0 per person.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
162

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Balmoral Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 849 verified reviews
9.3 /10
Perfect
94 %
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Comfort
9.6/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free WiFi
8.7/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 5138 reviews
4.5/5
based on 1135 reviews
9.2/10
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