The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Central location
4.5/5
· 5138 reviews

Situated merely a 6-minute stroll from the Edinburgh Old Town, the elegant 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh is furnished with a clock tower and offers a restaurant and a lobby area. Featuring a banquet hall and a ballroom, the luxury hotel is located only 1.9 km from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Location

The hotel has a prime location in a shopping area next to a train station, right near the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse". The Balmoral Edinburgh is also around a 5-minute ride from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" and just 600 metres from Calton Hill. Guests will enjoy shopping at shops and department stores, which are close to the accommodation. Located in proximity to this Edinburgh hotel, the Canongate Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. Edinburgh bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is about a 5-minute drive from the Balmoral.

Rooms

The rooms feature such facilities as a mini-bar, along with complimentary wireless internet and pay-per-view channels for guests' entertainment. The rooms at the property have marble bathrooms and carpeted flooring.

Food & Drinks

Specialising in French cuisine, Bar Prince restaurant also looks over the city. The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay.

Leisure & Activities

The Balmoral Hotel indulges guests with a full spa and a wellness centre, as well as a fully equipped gym, a gym area, and an exercise room. This hotel provides a variety of treatment options such as body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure along with a Turkish steam room and a sauna.

Why choose The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

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  • 4 AA Rosette fine dining

  • Luxury spa with extensive treatments

  • Historic clock tower landmark

  • Whisky bar with over 500 varieties

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

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.

When are you staying?

From USD 774 per night
Check-in 28 Jun 2026
Check-out 29 Jun 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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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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Location of The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 -  Central location
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    When are you staying?
    From USD 774 per night
    Check-in 28 Jun 2026
    Check-out 29 Jun 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
    28 Jun 2026
    29 Jun 2026
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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.