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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with exceptional service from caring staff, in a prime location near Edinburgh's top attractions.

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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is centrally located, offering a warm welcome, a cozy bar, and reliable WiFi. The attentive staff maintains the property impeccably. Enjoy easy access to St. Giles' Cathedral and the shops of Princes Street.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$2,946
NT$3,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23

Room options

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Room (THE ONE) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room (THE ONE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(155 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (THE ONE with view) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room (THE ONE with view)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Room (THE ONE for One) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room (THE ONE for One)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL

What's nearby

  • St. Giles\\\' Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views
    St. Giles' Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria Street
    Victoria Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deacon Brodies Tavern
    3 min walk
  • The Milkman
    1 min walk
  • Brewhemia
    2 min walk
  • Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
    3 min walk
  • The Booking Office (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

Hotel near Princes Street
A short walk from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 205 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • One Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Edinburgh-Royal Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Hotel Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
One Edinburgh Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

As of 2026/2/8, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on 2026/2/22 start from NT$2,946, 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.

How much is parking?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Dungeon, Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1151 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, quiet, cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a large room with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

nassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! nice hotel we had a great view of the Christmas Market. Perfect location for walking and public transportation nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! Clean rooms, across the street from the Christmas market. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, central location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, great location, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to all the main old town attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, wonderful lobby area, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect location for a stay in Edinburgh! Staff was so friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, great location and the hotel was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice bar to relax in after a day seeing the sights. Friendly front desk and room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing. The room was clean and perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for anyone who is on foot. Very central to almost all the highlights of Edinburgh. Wonderful staff, great rooms, great continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great right on the Royal Mile walked everywhere and transportation to the airport was right across the street cannot say enough about the location for first timers to Edinburgh especially.
Picture of the Motel one from the bus stop
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is located in the best part of the city. It had a very clean room and comfortable bed. We also enjoyed the bar for an evening nightcap.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a wonderful location just off the Royal Mile. And I was able to easily walk across the bridge to catch the bus to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location and the overall vibe of the hotel. Nice clean rooms … our room was small … very small and a tad on the warmer side but we still enjoyed our stay. Location and cleanliness was key.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025