- City view
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
About this property
In the center of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 5 minute walk from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historic St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within a 10 minute walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away. The rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and stylish, modern furniture. The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and restaurants and it is less than half a mile from the hotel. Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historic places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within a 5 minute walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Center, a 10 minute walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Elevator
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Northcutt
United States
“Location is the reason we picked the hotel so that we could spend time on the Royal Mile” - Devenish
United States
“Polite staff, good breakfast, very convenient location.” - Donna
United States
“Cozy reception area and breakfast buffet. Rooms very well laid out. Excellent location. Maybe a bit hard to get luggage in and out.” - Nadine
Qatar
“Location was excellent! Staff was very friendly & helpful. Room had all the basic necessities.” - Robert
United States
“staff was friendly and helpful. they check us in early. breakfast buffet and bar was great. I actual left my headphones in the lobby when we checked out. I came back 5 days later and the staff quickly brought them to me.” - Eric
United States
“Beautiful hotel with great common spaces close to everything.” - John
United States
“Very nice room, well stocked with necessities. Bed was very comfortable, I am a bit of a tossing and turning sleeper, not so much here. Quiet in the room for such a busy city. One could see many attractions out the room windows.” - Victoria
United States
“I loved the location very central and right across the street from the main train station!” - Katherine
Canada
“The location, the friendly staff and the excellent breakfast are top of the list.” - Alison
Canada
“Staff were great clean and very comfortable fantastic breakfast and coffee excellent location”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.