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About the Hotel

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
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Steps from the Old Town
Great
8.7
9.0
/10
4.5
/5

Located nearly 5 minutes on foot from the Royal Mile, the 3-star smoke-free Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers tour/ticket assistance to ensure you have an unforgettable travel experience. The motel is situated right in the centre of Edinburgh, in the immediate vicinity of such cultural attractions as The Writers' Museum.

Location

The Sunday Stockbridge Food Market is only 1.7 km from this Edinburgh hotel, while the ruined Holyrood Abbey is only 1.4 km from the location. The Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is merely 5 minutes on foot from Lawnmarket bus stop and steps away from Museum on the Mound.

Guests might also visit Calton Craigs, located just 0.7 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is approximately a 25-minute walk away.

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal lies around 500 metres from Edinburgh Waverley train station, while the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse is situated only 1.3 km away.

Rooms

The 196 rooms are non-smoking and equipped with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making machines. There are rooms with carpet floor. A separate toilet and a shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers and bath sheets, are also at guests' disposal. They offer views of the city.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. Offering Indian meals, Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant is situated just a few steps from the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Scottish National Gallery for a stunning art collection.
  • Try haggis at Deacon's House Cafe for an authentic local dish.
  • Stroll through the historic Grassmarket for vibrant shops and pubs.
  • Explore the hidden Dean Village for picturesque views and charm.
  • Catch a show at the Edinburgh Playhouse for top-notch entertainment.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Standard Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Standard Double Room City View
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower

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Facilities

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Location

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
Nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
1100 ft
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
1300 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
700 ft
Park
Princes Street Gardens
2000 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
1500 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
900 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
1000 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
500 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
1000 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
1100 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
1400 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
900 ft
Museum
John Knox House
1700 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
500 ft
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
1600 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1100 ft
Restaurants
Oink
1600 ft
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Waverley Cafe
0 ft
30 Market Street
The Booking Office
500 ft
17 Waverley Bridge
Belushi's
300 ft
32 Market Street
Deacon's House Cafe
1100 ft
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
The Pasty Shop
400 ft
Waverley Station
Bagel Factory
400 ft
Waverley Railway Station
Gordon Street Coffee
400 ft
6 Market Street
Zebra Coffee
800 ft
16 Bank Street
The Halfway House
600 ft
24 Fleshmarket Close Just Off Market Street by Waverley Station Entrance
Makars Mound 2 Go
700 ft
9 North Bank Street During CV19 use this entrance
Italian on the Mound
800 ft
15 Bank Street
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)20 min  ·  8.3 mi
Glasgow (GLA)133 min  ·  54.9 mi
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP13.90 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Greek, Bulgarian, Slovak, Thai, Tagalog / Filipino
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
196

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 5452 verified reviews
8.6/10
Great
90%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 10967 reviews
8.7/10
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