Experience the upscale charm of Ballantrae Albany Hotel, near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Enjoy a drink at the bar, connect with free in-room WiFi, and take advantage of laundry services, luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
Restaurants
The Conan Doyle - 3 min walk
The Street - 3 min walk
Barony Bar - 2 min walk
Holy Cow - 5 min walk
The Broughton - 3 min walk
About this property
Albany Hotel
Albany Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street. Also, Royal Mile and Princes Street are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Albany Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Albany Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Albany Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Albany Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Albany Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Albany Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Albany Hotel like?
Albany Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.
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Albany Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Lovely stay in Edinburgh
Lovely clean hotel, very comfortable bed. I would recommend!
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Great hotel, nice staff… good location. Parking very close by and free 18:30 till 08:30.. happy days
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
love the place
Yujingwen
Yujingwen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
The Albany Hotel is a real gem
The Albany is a lovely traditional hotel close to the centre of Edinburgh. The room was great with all the modern amenities and very clean. I found the customer service excellent and the price was good. I would definitely stay here again
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
A lovely and welcoming place
Yujingwen
Yujingwen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Well located hotel with friendly and helpful staff. A little worn in places, but this doesn’t affect comfort. Useful to know that this hotel does not have lift access, and also doesn’t have a breakfast option.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
Having hard time tried to login and create account with hotel digital TV ,
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
We were so pleased with our stay! Will definitely be back.
The service was fantastic, we were able to leave our bags for a few hours after checkout, and they were really polite. The bedroom was huge with a grand bed, gorgeous windows and a quaint bathroom to suit our needs. There was even a tea and coffee area.
The only comment I would make was it seemed a little outdated, the lamp was flickering and one of the towels had a small hole. But it was extremely tidy and a comfortable stay. A good price too. Again, I definitely see myself coming back.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
The location is excellent and the rooms are well designed and comfortable. The staff are very attentive. Due to the nature of the building, temperature was varied and the water pressure in the shower was less than ideal. Aside from this, it was a perfect hotel for what i needed.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2025
Newly renovated, but still workout the glitches.
Tania
Tania, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2025
It is a wonderful place to stay. There is no elevator. The staff did carry my luggage up to the fourth floor, but obviously they do not carry it down when you check out (maybe if asked?) I found the old building wonderful, but this is not a typical hotel. It is a boutique hotel. It is very close to several places to eat or drink, but off the tourist/beaten path. It is still very walkable to so many tourist places though. Any walk in Edinburgh is hilly. Know you will be walking up & down wherever you stay. It was an easy (uphill) walk to Waverly Station. The room was large for UK standards for sure. I would stay here again, even though I wish breakfast were available.
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2025
Majbrit
Majbrit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
M MONTSERRAT
M MONTSERRAT, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Schönes Hotel
Das Hotel liegt in einer ruhigen Seitenstrasse. Zu Fuss ist alles gut erreichbar. Das Personal ist freundlich und immer gut gelaunt. Bei meinem zweiten Aufenthalt in Edinburgh bin ich wieder ins Albany.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
JULIE
JULIE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Flott beliggenhet, veldig sentralt og kort vei til det meste, allikevel var det stille og rolig. Nylig oppusset. Store og romslige rom med gode senger. Masse trapper uten heis. Serverer ikke frokost, det var et savn, men det er gode frokostmuligheter i nærheten.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Good location to bus and rail just off princes st
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Will
Will, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Cosy et charmant
Hôtel avec beaucoup de cachet et chambre aménagée avec goût, charme de l'ancien et équipement moderne. Quartier calme à deux pas des restaurants et bars, idéalement situé.