Albany Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

Fully refurbished in 2025, The Albany Hotel is located in the heart of Edinburgh, just a 10-minute walk from Princes Street. Every room at the hotel has a Flatscreen Smart TV and free WiFi in our stylish rooms with attached bathroom. The Albany Hotel mixes original character with modern comforts within a Georgian Town House setting. St. James shopping center is 1312 feet away and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is 2625 feet from the hotel. The famous Edinburgh Castle can be reached in just 5 minutes by car. Business travelers particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for work-related trip.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

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Joseph
United States United States
“Comfortable and convenient for a short stay. The staff made the stay pleasurable.”
Chagas
United States United States
“Very clean place, safe neighborhood, close to everything”
Theo
United States United States
“Location was great. Enjoyed walking to Edingburgh Castle, many restaurants, shopping, etc.”
Leticia
United States United States
“It was very clean. The staff at the desk during the day and night were amazing. They were so helpful and friendly.”
Tina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous accommodation, very clean and tidy nice spacious room central to Edinburgh city”
Ian
United States United States
“Great staff, clean and quiet rooms, close to everything you want!”
Anna
Italy Italy
“Friendly staff, original decor, top cleanliness of the room and if the premises, location, quiet”
David
United States United States
“Nice hotel conveniently located in New Town and a short walk to pubs, restaurants, and attractions. Staff went above and beyond to help my with my trip. Great value for money.”
Dunn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Albany Hotel was in a great location with a large room. Receptionist and other staff were very friendly.”
Luciana
Peru Peru
“Big spacious room, clean with good ammenities, staff was great.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Albany Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Triple Room and Quadruple Room with Bathroom are located on upper-level floors with no elevator access.

A prepayment deposit will be charged prior to the stay.

As a grade A listed building, the property does not have elevators in the hotel, but rooms on lower floors will be allocated where possible when requested.

When booking for more than 8 adults, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Breakfast is offered at New Town Hotel, a 2-minute walk from the property, for an additional charge of GBP 16.95 per person.

Please note that the Albany Hotel will take a £100 preauthorisation on check in for security

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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