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Albany Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Reception
Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QY
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, Albany Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Royal Mile. The 42 rooms at this 3-star hotel include coffee makers and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pickles - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Albany Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Guests of Albany Hotel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
32-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and desks are also available.

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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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Albany Hotel?

Albany Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Albany Hotel?

As of Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albany Hotel on Jan 18, 2026 start from $73.25, 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.

What's there to see around Albany Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and within a 10-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. You'll also find Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Albany Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Albany Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Albany Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Albany Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Albany Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Albany Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Albany Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Albany Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Albany Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Albany Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Albany Hotel?

The closest major airport to Albany Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.2 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Albany Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Albany Hotel.

Albany Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 166 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Shops was nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a very serious mouse problem. If you go there everyone will act surprised when you say you saw a mouse, but they've known for a long time they have this problem. They will not refund your money, I promise you this. They will see this review and they will say this is abnormal, but it's not. They will argue with you for hours about why you are wrong instead of just giving you your money back. And I stayed in three different rooms, the last one being the upgraded room they sent me to after my complaints, and in each room the toilet seat was near falling off. The third room didn't even have sheets on the bed. They threw everything they could at me in bribery and extras trying to get me to stay quiet about this. But all I wanted was my money back so I could move on. If they had just done that instead of wasting days of my trip, I would not bother to write this review. I'm sorry to the other Hotel staff members that were wonderful. This is the fault of leadership 100%.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but well kept. Lights are either on or off. There was no bedside or reading lamp. Closet in the room I stayed in was not available to me. Good location and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, quiet, clean, comfortable, walkable to most things and close to the tramline.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely feel to the building and rooms. I wanted quiet and convenient and got both. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. When traveling away from home, it can be lonely and strange. Not so at the Albany. Thanks to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I selected the Albany because of location to the bus station as I was doing alot of tours and this hotel didn't disappoint. It is a 10 minute walk to Prince Street and all the main attractions... but without the crowd and noise. It was a very quiet location, very safe (I was by myself). The room was HUGE. Had a walk in closet - I only wish they put a dresser in such a big space with drawers for your clothes. The bathroom was massive. The housekeeping crew was great, every day you got cookies and (2) bottles of water. There are no elevators so if you cannot walk up 4 flights of stairs you'll need to request a bottom floor (the front desk carries your luggage up which was nice). I only have two complaints if you will - I was there September so it was starting to cool down. Every day at 6am and around 8pm the boilers come on and it has a ringing sound to it. I inquired what the sound was and the front desk informed me of the boilers coming on to heat up. It does stop after about an hour but it is bothersome noise and even with windows shut you can still hear it (my room was in the back so not sure if you are facing the main street if you won't hear it). The other was that we had some heat spells and there is no air conditioning. I was able to get a fan and with the windows open it was fine sleeping at night, but if you come during the summer you may want to consider. Otherwise a lovely hotel, highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very central - BUT

no lifts - 4th floor room, 73 years old. poor water pressure. shower not adequate fan not working bulbs blown
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were exceptional but the manager Len was so incompetent it was laughable. I was unable to sleep in my room due to a mouse infestation so needed to share my sons room. I am still waiting for my refund on the room because Len refused to refund the room because he claimed I said the mouse was “cute”. On the second night I declined another room as it was up several flights of stairs and would mean me repacking my bags for a second time. Since this room was only offered late in the day I did not want to be further inconvenienced. Len was a basil faulty type character and totally incapable of dealing with what should have been a simple situation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
on first glance, the room and building was clean and tidy and staff were helpful. However, on our second day I spotted a mouse in my bedroom very clearly walking across the floor in front of me. initially management were reluctant to help, Instead of moving us they offered to hoover the room without even removing the rodent. A rodent infestation was they offered to move me to another room but couldn’t accommodate my son and was saying there wasn’t really much they could do. It was only when another guest came to complain that she had no heating for numerous days that they agreed to move us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keir

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! clean, lovely room well remodled in a classic building on a quiet, lovely street, centrally located. One drawback of the old charming building is that there's no elevator, so if you have top floor room be prepared to walk some stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were excellent Room a bit tired and small
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chi Kit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

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