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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Guests savor exceptional cuisine with panoramic views of Edinburgh's cityscape at this elegant hotel where fine dining meets Scottish hospitality

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Located near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel combines luxury with convenience. Travelers appreciate the two bars, welcoming lobby fireplace, and indoor pool. The spa offers genuine relaxation, and the well-equipped gym provides an energizing workout.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is HK$3,678
HK$4,414 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Glamis)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Balmoral Hotel is near a train station. Princes Street and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Grassmarket. Don't miss out on a visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Society Bar & Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Haute Dolci
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury hotel near Princes Street
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and 2 bars. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body scrub or a hot stone massage at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and a Michelin star rated meal. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a steam room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, massage treatment rooms and wedding services
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the bar, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 187 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Prince
  • Brasserie Prince
  • Number One
  • Palm Court
  • SCOTCH

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1902
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

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 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 32 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Edinburgh
Balmoral
Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balmoral Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Balmoral Hotel?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balmoral Hotel on 31 Mar 2026 start from HK$3,678, 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.

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Balmoral Hotel?

Valet parking is available for GBP 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 882 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ann

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Absolutely perfect! Location is amazing and the staff are incredible and made our stay extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

george

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Excellent staff and perfect location.Very clean ,excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

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Couldn’t fault a thing! Exceptional hotel delivering a 5 star experience from the moment you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javorka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top notch service and rooms were majestic. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

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The hotel is beautiful. The temperature inside the hotel is warm, considering the cold and rainy Edinburgh weather, the people cannot do enough for you, and it’s in a great location. The only problem is outside the hotel, it’s very busy because there’s the train stop right there and the bus stop but you’re centrally located so that is great. There are always cabs outside running to take you anywhere. The restaurant, the Number One, in the hotel, Michelin rated, is excellent. They have a great gym downstairs. My only negative experience is when my daughter and I went on Sunday, 2/15/26 for brunch at our hotel, there was a young girl with dark hair and blue eyes who has the hostess. She asked us if we had a reservation and we did not. She asked us if we were staying at the hotel and we said yes. Meanwhile, 90% of the hotel restaurant the Brasserie that we are referring to, was empty. She put us at the furthest table away, in the back corner, by the exit door where it was cold. I said and this is where you’re seating us? She said well it’s Sunday and every other table is reserved. After my daughter and I left 45 minutes later, we had to rush because we had a private tour, 85% of the restaurant was still empty. She never said goodbye to us and we walked past her. Very rude. When people are saying at a five star hotel, and we can afford to stay anywhere, service matters. I would suggest you give this hostess at the at the Brasserie on May 15 at 12 noon a lesson in service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcela

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Cleanliness and th staff service. The best was also comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amin

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Staff, amenities, and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

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Top
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cada

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Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angus

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It was fabulaous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service. Numerous added touches that made the stay especially memorable — Christmas morning “stocking” filled with fruit, nuts and tea canister’” traditional Scottish food menu items along with many other choices, excellent housekeeping service (phone charger cords neatly tied up with a hotel tie), lovely afternoon tea and Christmas dinner. Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUAN CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Excellent services and location wow Wow
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

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Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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A classic hotel in every way
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

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Tremendously clean and tidy. Well appointed room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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Friendly, helpful staff. Nicely decorated hotel. Clean and tidy room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blomsterpigerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extraordinary service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nate

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Remarkable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LYNN

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The location of The Balmoral Hotel is excellent. We used the valet service for parking and this worked very well for our short stay. Staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Housekeeping deserves a special mention as the room was spotless with a daily service and then a turn down service in the evening. We will definitely be returning to this amazing hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

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Na
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

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We had a fantastic room on the 5th floor . Spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paloma

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Amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great short stay in Edinbruh. Super clean and very helpful staff. Particularly enjoyed the pool, gym and spa area. Holiday decorations was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kelvin Konrad

Disliked: Staff & service
The front door men did not open the door for me when I arrived from the airport with my luggage. They watched me and stared as if an alien arrived. That tainted everything from that point on. Subsequent attempts to be “nice” were futile. The hotel bills itself as luxury high end and charges accordingly. At such price points, guests expect great treatment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025