Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Motel One Edinburgh-Princes provides amenities such as a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a lift
Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 per person
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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1 building
4 floors
Built in 2014
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 per person
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property class
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is Motel One Edinburgh-Princes pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes?
As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes on 11 Oct 2026 start from HK$1,448, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes?
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Motel One Edinburgh-Princes located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 2-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
595
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
252
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
101
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
37
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Amanda
31 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay! Great location and staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Really enjoyed the staff and how close it was to everything. Leva and the rest of the team were wonderful and very helpful for our first trip to Edinburgh.
This property is unique in that it is incredibly well-located in the city center next to transportation hubs and both New Town and Old Town while maintaining a reasonable cost. The rooms are small but the finishes are high quality and well-maintained. The staff is very warm and approachable and it is encouraged to use the 24 hour”bar”/lounge as a third space as needed. We enjoyed our stay and felt comfortable there!
Location was excellent. Staff was helpful. We had to wait 4 hours to get into our room. Arrived at hotel at 11am and couldn’t check in until 3pm. We would definitely stay there again.
Great location next to the train station and many restaurants. Also, convenient to the St. Andrew’s tram stop and various busses. The room was very small but comfortable - our only complaint was that the bed was incredibly hard. But that is a matter of preference and we prefer soft beds!
Friendly staff at reception. Hotel in need of some upgrade, room door very hard to and had to ask housekeeper to show me.
Central location is a plus point with lots of dining options. Close to attractions. Room views not the greatest and there aren’t many options to choose from anyway when booking. Overall okay.
Nice lounge to wait. Clean room. Good soundproofing to eliminate noises from outside and inside. In walking distance to old town and new town. Easy access to public bus and rail transportation.
I would highly recommend staying here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The lounge/bar area is super cute and cozy. Our room was adorable, with a comfy bed. The location was ideal for all our adventures and walking around. With great views from the lounge. We didn't have a "view" from our room but that was one thing that we done care about as we were only ever there to sleep.
Location was excellent! Room on the smaller side but did not feel cramped. A/c can be improved, we needed to open the windows to cool the room. Overall satisfied with our stay.
Despite being in the middle of some construction/ painting, my stay was delightful. The staff were all charming and very helpful. Location is ideal for city center. I was also pleasantly surprised with a well appointed breakfast. Would absolutely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Laura
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, quiet room with a very comfy bed and friendly attentive staff - it was just right for our trip, we loved it!