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 - 2 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
42 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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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
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Give it a try!
The Albany Hotel is charming, centrally located, clean with a friendly staff. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring Edinburgh. It was a lovely room on a quiet street in an ideal loocation.
Max
Max, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 18, 2025
Staff were excellent
Room a bit tired and small
Glyn
Glyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Hermoso hotel, excelente lugar, limpio, amplias habitaciones, muy acogedor. Cerca del centro
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Absolutely fantastic hotel and staff.
The stay was excellent, the hotel location is great, next to all the key sites and near bus and trams so very convenient, also it’s just away from the main streets so very quiet. Great rooms, very spacious and the reception members are absolutely fantastic. Had great time.
Sukh
Sukh, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Great hotel
We loved our stay here. My daughter and I were both very comfortable in the beds. The bathroom was pretty and it was nice to take a bath. We thought the location was fantastic. Check in was easy and the lady helping was was very kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Belle découverte
Super belle chambre immense. Les lits sont très confortables. La salle de bain est super belle.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 19, 2025
Comfortable and friendly hotel on a great location
Great location in a quiet street but close to everything you may need. The staff were very friendly and the room comfortable. I was delighted to have a bath but there was no plug! Eventually one was found for our third night. Breakfast supplies in the reception area was a nice touch. A great stay overall.
Judy
Judy, 4-night trip
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 16, 2025
Beautiful room and amazing service
Izaak
Izaak, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Good location, good size room, clean, all good
Nicholas
Nicholas, 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
Jun 29, 2025
This was perfect for our one-night stay in Edinburgh. We easily walked to the Royal Mile and appreciated how spacious the room itself was. Would definitely stay here again!
Cassia
Cassia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Great character property steps away from the City Centre and Edinburgh Waverly Station. Friendly and helpful staff went out of their way to make my stay a pleasant one.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Excelente trato muy amables y con una gran habitación MB
Muy bien trato y servicio ✅
HECTOR
HECTOR, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Price and service from the desk
Very well situated
Large bed and space
Windows to ventilate
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2025
Comfortable room but wet bathroom
The room and bedding are comfortable and good in general. The bathroom however is a bit messy when the shower wets the floor. Also not enough hook in bathroom. Also no view in the basement room.
Chi Kit
Chi Kit, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
love the place
Yujingwen
Yujingwen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
A lovely and welcoming place
Yujingwen
Yujingwen, 1-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.
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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.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Good location to bus and rail just off princes st
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Very comfortable, with everything required for a weekend stay EXCEPT we would have liked a full length mirror in our room.
The reception staff were lovely, & 1 gentleman in particular was extremely helpful, which we really appreciated.
Diana Christine
Diana Christine, 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
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 ,