City Centre Accommodation close to Railway Station
Allison House 17
EH9 2AX, Edinburgh, 17 Mayfield Gardens
This Georgian building is now a family-run guest house with easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. It offers free WiFi, free parking and en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs. Allison House 17 is... read more
1233 reviews 7.7
Alexander Guest House
EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, 35, Mayfield Gardens
Alexander Guest House is a friendly guest house with clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop. At Alexander there is limited free parking and free internet... read more
684 reviews 7.5
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
EH3 9SR, Edinburgh, 1 Festival Square
Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street, 500 metres from Edinburgh... read more
2210 reviews 8.3
Thistle Hotel
EH3 7EG, Edinburgh, 59 Manor Place
This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar. Free WiFi is available throughout... read more
670 reviews 7.4
Le Monde Hotel
EH2 2PF, Edinburgh, 16 George Street
Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 100 metres from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a lively night club. Impressive rooms are themed... read more
730 reviews 8.6
a&o Edinburgh City
EH1 1NE, Edinburgh, 50 Blackfriars Street
Just off the Royal Mile, a&o Edinburgh City has free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a lively restaurant and bar. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is 400 metres away. All rooms and dormitories at a&o... read more
3181 reviews 7
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
EH16 5PE, Edinburgh, 27 Craigmillar Park
This elegant 4-star Victorian hotel offers luxurious rooms featuring iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, sherry and shortbread. Located only 1.5 miles from the Royal Mile, with direct bus route to the city centre right outside the... read more
779 reviews 8.8
Apartments Royal
EH1 1QS, Edinburgh, **Various Locations**
These Edinburgh apartments offer space and comfort within walking distance of Princes Street. Each has free internet, a full kitchen and dining/lounge area with flat-screen TV. Apartments Royal offer apartments at 3 different locations in... read more
15 reviews 8.9
Regent House Hotel - City Centre Hotel
EH1 3JX, Edinburgh, 3-5 Forth Street
On a quiet, cobbled street just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street, the family-run Regent House Hotel is set in a restored Georgian building. It offers free WiFi and is less than 10 minutes’ walk... read more
1203 reviews 7.4
Kew House
EH12 5JE, Edinburgh, 1 Kew Terrace
Walking distance from Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo, this 5-star Edinburgh guest house with free Wi-Fi and free parking is within easy reach of the city centre and EICC. The city centre is a 5-minute... read more
102 reviews 9.6
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
EH1 1TH, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile
On the historic Royal Mile, Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh is a modern hotel which features a spa / fitness centre, stylish bar and luxury bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute... read more
4266 reviews 8.4
Ten Hill Place
EH8 9DS, Edinburgh, 10 Hill Place
Just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, this 4-star Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and offers free WiFi. Set in a quiet Georgian square,... read more
2001 reviews 8.9
The Salisbury Hotel
EH16 5AA, Edinburgh, 43-45 Salisbury Road
This 4-star townhouse hotel is located within the quiet residential area of Newington, just 1 mile from Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile and vibrant city centre. Stylish rooms have room service available and complimentary Wi-Fi, whilst... read more
856 reviews 8
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn
EH1 1DH, Edinburgh, 43 Jeffrey Street
Formerly Jurys Inn, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn is In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, right beside the Royal Mile and less than a 5-minute walk from Waverly Train Station. The... read more
8153 reviews 7.8
The Bonham
EH3 7RN, Edinburgh, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens
Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Every bedroom has a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are... read more
1135 reviews 8.9
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh
EH3 7RY, Edinburgh, 7 Rothesay Terrace
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh, a refreshing alternative where you will enjoy an experience to remember. A distinguished collection of 29 comfortable townhouse suites, we offer an incomparable level of space and comfort for business and leisure... read more
742 reviews 9.2
Dreamhouse Apartments Edinburgh Holyrood Park
EH8 8BA, Edinburgh, The Park, 89 Holyrood Road
Beside Holyrood Park, these city-centre apartments have free Wi-Fi and free parking. They are stylish, modern and close to Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyrood house. Each Dreamhouse Edinburgh Holyrood Park apartment has a... read more
35 reviews 8.2
Lantern Guest House
EH7 5LA, Edinburgh, 3 Windsor Street
Lantern Guest House is located just an 8-minute walk away from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom. A refrigerator, a coffee machine and a microwave... read more
91 reviews 8.8
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel
EH1 1NA, Edinburgh, 300 Cowgate
This city centre Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. This IHG Quality Excellence Award-winning hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with... read more
3539 reviews 8.2
Best Western Kings Manor
EH15 2NP, Edinburgh, 100 Milton Road East
Best Western Kings Manor in Edinburgh offers free WiFi, a 20-metre swimming pool and a gym. Portobello Beach is just 10 minutes’ walk from the building. The railway station is 5 minutes' walk from the... read more
4433 reviews 8.5
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
EH1 2AB, Edinburgh, Princes Street
Situated just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian luxury hotel has a modern leisure club and unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less... read more
1208 reviews 8.6
West End Hotel
EH125AU, Edinburgh, 35 Palmerston Place
The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has... read more
671 reviews 7.7
Novotel Edinburgh Park
EH12 9DJ, Edinburgh, 15 Lochside Avenue
This 4-star Novotel is 200 metres from Edinburgh Park Rail Station and a 12-minute train ride from the city centre. It has modern rooms and a heated indoor swimming pool. Located just off the tram... read more
4450 reviews 8.5
Lochend Serviced Apartments
EH7 6ET, Edinburgh, 149/1 Lochend Road
Lochend Apartments are a complex of 50 serviced apartments, situated in Leith, 1.6 miles from Edinburgh Princes Street/Royal Mile, 1.4 miles from Edinburgh Playhouse and less than a mile from Leith Ocean Terminal/Royal Yacht Britannia.... read more
654 reviews 7.8
Royal Mile Accommodation
EH8 8EQ, Edinburgh, Old Tolbooth Wynd
These stylish apartments are in the city centre, 800 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station. The modern apartments have free parking and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels and DVD players. Royal Mile Accommodation is just... read more
485 reviews 9
Edinburgh Playhouse Apartments
EH7 4AU, Edinburgh, Hopetoun Street
These stylish luxury apartments are in the city centre, a mile (1.6 km) from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. Each large, modern apartment has free Wi-Fi and parking. The Edinburgh Playhouse Apartments are... read more
232 reviews 9.1
A-Haven Townhouse Hotel
EH6 4NS, Edinburgh, 180 Ferry Road
This traditional Victorian town house offers free secure parking, free Wi-Fi, full Scottish breakfasts and good-value en suite rooms. It has easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. The A-Haven Townhouse Hotel has a... read more
740 reviews 8.6
Balmore Guest House
EH3 9NQ, Edinburgh, 34, Gilmore Place
This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street can both be reached within 20 minutes’ walk. Nearby Union Canal boasts beautiful walks and... read more
3692 reviews 6.7
Aynetree Guest House
EH15 3AS, Edinburgh, 12 Duddingston Crescent, Milton Road
With free private parking, the Aynetree Guest House is on a main bus route, with excellent direct access to Edinburgh city centre. This Victorian house is well located for Arthur's Seat and the Palace of... read more
361 reviews 7
Ashgrove House Hotel
EH12 5HG, Edinburgh, 12 Osborne Terrace (West Coates)
This Victorian building is on the A8 into the city centre, 500 metres from Edinburgh Haymarket Rail Station. It offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and traditionally decorated rooms. The Ashgrove House Hotel is on one... read more
737 reviews 8.7
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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and its second most densely populated city. If you are planning to visit this exquisite historical city full of charm, you may want to take the time you need to find the right accommodation options. A hotel near Edinburgh Waverley can easily booked online. Budget hotels or hostels are located within short walking distance of city centre attractions, restaurants and shopping.
Located between the New Town and Old Town
The Edinburgh Waverley train station occupies a total surface of 101,000 square meters (25 acres) in the city centre and represents the second largest main line UK-based railway station, after London Waterloo, which ranks first. The site is also known as the 20th busiest rail hub in the UK and the second busiest in Scotland. Waverley hotels and other types of accommodation are located within close distance.
The depot is located in a steep valley situated between the New Town and the Old Town and lets the passengers admire the gorgeous surroundings. As railway travel became incredibly popular all across Great Britain, three companies decided to build rail stations in this valley in 1840s.
Three stations were the main component of a whole entitled Waverley, after the novels written by Sir Walter Scott. In 1868, North British Railway bought its competitors’ stations and decided to demolish all three, making room for the current Victorian station.
In present times, the place is still undergoing beneficial transformations. The roof glazing was already replaced with clear glass panels and chances are that the concourse of the Edinburgh Waverley train station will be refurbished in the near future. Stretching along one side of the station, Princess Street represents the main shopping street and gives you a new reason to book a great room in this area.
From a budget friendly hostel to luxury hotels near Edinburgh Waverley, you are able to find the perfect accommodation a short walking distance away.
Select that property that makes more sense to you
Sometimes it is difficult to go through a mile long list of attractive establishments and select the one that makes more sense to you. Early pre-planning can help you avoid misguided decisions. Start by analysing the offers introduced by some of the most popular hotels, b&b’s and apartments for rent located in the city centre near Edinburgh Waverley station.
For instance, in case you want to profit from the highest level of comfort ensured by a classy hotel equipped with a swimming pool, a spa and a renovated restaurant, you could stay at The Scotsman Hotel. Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is situated in the heart of the trendy Princess Street and also represents a great pick. In case you are determined to save money and see the true face of Edinburgh, you may want to check out Haggis Hostels, a cost-effective accommodation option located close to Waverley station Edinburgh.
Looking for affordable 5-star apartments located around the most popular tourist attractions? If that’s the case, go for one of the amazing rooms available at the Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Last but not least, innerCityLets ensures the ultimate lodging experience. If you are looking for a home when you’re not at home, this is the place to be. Its collection of luxurious apartments will give you the chance to make an informed decision and find the most stimulating and relaxing environment for your next trip.
Facts and Figures
Name : Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
Location : Waverley is the largest mainline station outside of London. The largest in London is Waterloo Station. Waverley is located in a trench at the meeting point of Edinburgh’s historic New Town and Old Town. It’s not the busiest one in Scotland, that’s Glasgow Central.
It has direct routes to many cities across the country, including over 25 daily departures from central London.
Waverley lies on the East Coast Main Line (ECML), a highspeed rail link between London Kings Cross, the town of Peterborough, Doncaster market town in South Yorkshire, the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, Leeds, York, Darlington, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Aberdeen in Scotland’s north-east.
Address : 18 North Bridge, City of Edinburgh EH1 1BB, Scotland, United Kingdom
Train Line : lies on the East Coast Main Line (ECML), West Coast Main Line (WCML)
Mainly Served by : East Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Virgin Trains, and First ScotRail.
Operated and Managed : by Network Rail
Pick up / drop off points :
- Calton Rd, sat nav postcode EH8 8DL
- Market St, EH1 1DE
- New St car park (free for 30 minutes), EH8 8BH
Ticket Office : Available
Ticket Machines : Available
Public Wi-Fi : is available
Sat Nav Postcode : EH1 1BB
Region : Lothian, Scottish Lowlands
Country : Scotland
From Waverley Rail Station to Edinburgh Airport ?
The railroad Station is approximately 25 minutes away from the EDI turnhouse international airport hotels. To get to the airport from Waverley train station you can take the blue Airport shuttle bus from Waverley Bridge just outside the station building. Taxis are quite expensive.
To EICC ?
Edinburgh International Conference Centre EICC is located approximately 1 mile from the main train station. A hotel near EICC is easy to book as well.
To Leith Cruise Terminal ?
Passengers should alight at Waverley Railway station, which is a short taxi ride away from the Ocean Cruise Terminal in Leith.
To Western General Hospital ?
It takes you approximately 45 minutes to walk between Western General Hospital hotels and the train hub. Lothian Buses provide a number of bus services which stop within the Western General Hospital and on Crewe Road South. Alternatively you can reach the hospital by taking a taxi.
To Royal Infirmary Hospital ?
The platforms are about 30 minutes away from Royal Infirmary Hospital accommodation by car or taxi.
Nearest Hotels : in the city center on Princes Street, North Bridge, Market Street, Jeffrey Street, Waterloo Place, Calton Hill, Leith Street, and West Register Street. Popular by tourists is also staying in a charming b&b or guest house near Edinburgh Waverley
Nearby Edinburgh North Bridge
Scott Monument (Princes Street Gardens, Princes Street, EH2 2EJ, Scotland /Bruntsfield): 200-foot impressive spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet. Located in the middle of the city. The view from the top is amazing.
Princes Mall (Princes St, EH1 1BQ, Scotland United Kingdom): shopping centre located at the east end of Princes Street in the City Center, next to the railway transport hub. The city’s main tourist information centre is located within the same development.
The Edinburgh Dungeon (31 Market Street, EHI IQB, Scotland /Castle/Royal Mile/High St): experience live actors, thrilling rides and special effects. The actors who work in these dungeons are excellent.