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
Barony Bar - 2 min walk
The Conan Doyle - 3 min walk
Cask & Barrel - 3 min walk
The Basement - 2 min walk
The Street - 2 min walk
About this property
Albany Hotel
Albany Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. Also, Royal Mile and Princes Street are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 19.95 for children
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 credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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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Reviews
Albany Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2026
Neat rooms and friendly staff
Nicole
Nicole, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2026
Clean, big room, great location
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2026
Good location
tsung han
tsung han, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2026
Lovely clean room, welcoming and helpful staff. Nice central location, close to bars and restaurants as well as the tram stop and just a stones throw from the train station. I’d definitely stay again!
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
The location to St Andrews Square is excellent so airport run was direct. Hotels twin room and bathroom (shower and bath);was huge and excellent for amenities. There is a steep incline to get anywhere but it's fine. Reception staff were a delight every time.
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2026
Courteous staff
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Clean room, comfy beds
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Excellent stay lovely hotel with helpful staff.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2025
Really good location and comfortable bed. The reception staff were lovely.
Katie
Katie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Room was spotless and staff were lovely and very helpful 😊
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2025
Good hotel lots of character nice restaurant friendly stuff
Marcelo
Marcelo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2026
Clean, spacious and quiet room. Very friendly and helpful staff — reception desk staffed 24 hours. Great location for exploring Edinburgh.
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
Lovely staff and clean room
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2025
Very nice and convenient hotel for getting around the city
Big rooms, engaging staff
brian
brian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2025
Good facilities nice period property great location
Douglas
Douglas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2025
Nice hotel, room was clean and comfortable definitely stay again
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable rooms, well furnished with necessary amenities, very helpful friendly staff, great location with easy access to the city, bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
Manu
Manu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
Quick and easily shown to the room, clean environment
Holly
Holly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2025
Amazing room. Very clean and great location.
Brandon
Brandon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2026
The hotel was very good. Spacious room and clean and helpful staff and good location. The only negative is there is no lift.
Patrick
Patrick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2025
Managed to get checked in early, really friendly staff and superb nights sleep! Nothing not to like and incredible value for money!
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Nice big rooms, old Scottish style. Nice staff and good location.
Jens
Jens, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Friendly staff, room was basic but clean and comfortable. Good lovation
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Room was extremely clean and comfortable. The bathroom was amazing!
Brynne
Brynne, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2025
Good hotel, we booked a family room and it was quite spacious with a large washroom. Check in and check out experience was seamless