Albany Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Front of property
Quadruple Room | Bathroom
Triple Room
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$391
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

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

Room options

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

Albany Hotel puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include St. Andrew Square and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

  • ‪Barony Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Conan Doyle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Basement - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪nightcap - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Albany Hotel

Albany Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of Albany Hotel was completed in January 2025.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Albany Hotel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Albany Hotel?

Albany Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Albany Hotel?

As of 4 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albany Hotel on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$391, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Albany Hotel?

The closest beach to Albany Hotel is Portobello Beach (5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Albany Hotel?

No, Albany Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Albany Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Albany Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Albany Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 299 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops great hotel friendly staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, big room, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

tsung han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, luxury amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, friendly staff, good location, can’t complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet but close to tram, buses, restaurants and cafes.Spacious clean, comfortable rooms. Very helpful staff. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is in a great spot—quiet but extremely walkable for city center
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for shops,bars,restaurants local transport, good size room with plenty of wardrobe space, clean and tidy. Pleasant staff,helpful also took care of our luggage once we checked out before our return journey
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect distance to everything we wanted to do. A short walk to the Royal Mile, easy access to the airlink route and lots of restaurants and cafes very close! Very quiet and comfortable room with plenty of space. Staff were lovely also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay lovely hotel with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Close to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good location and comfortable bed. The reception staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Marcelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel lots of character nice restaurant friendly stuff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spotless and staff were lovely and very helpful 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and convenient hotel for getting around the city Big rooms, engaging staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities nice period property great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Osiris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large, Spacious and clean room. The bathroom was a decent size.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Engr Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful Cozy and lavish Room with Clean and Fresh environment so Elegant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious and quiet room. Very friendly and helpful staff — reception desk staffed 24 hours. Great location for exploring Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, room was clean and comfortable definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025