Albany Hotel

Property class: 4

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Exterior
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, and a leather sofa.
Double Room, 1 Double Bed
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a large window.
A hallway with a large mirror, a potted plant with white flowers, a chandelier, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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 George Street 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 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Playfair (Wetherspoon) - ‬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.

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. 195 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 350 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really good stay loved the location and the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Albany Hotel. It’s beautifully appointed and perfectly located for easy access to transport cafes and attractions. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tara Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location with everything a short walk away. Lovely room and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, accommodating staff, and saved my bikepacking trip when my luggage storage location fell through they stepped up and helped store my luggage!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is great hotel in a nice building. Close to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent very large + spacious + very clean. Excellent area good for being close to centre of everything and location is very quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ninder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location, lovely perid property and big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation just near the main centre of Edinburgh (OmniCentre, Playhouse, St James Shopping Centre). Plenty of amenities within 5 mins walk amd nice location. Reception staff very friendly and Georgian design hotel was impressive... a bit like the Tardis (bigger on the inside). Room was spacious and had everyone you needed for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, big room, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room for three beautiful modern bathroom Easy walkable to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

tsung han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, spacious and staff were helpful. The bed was comfortable. The hotel was quiet and there was a small occasional noise from the street but it didn’t bother me. I stayed for 4 nights and the only change I’d recommend is to have a mini fridge so that people can store their water etc. After all the walking I liked that there was a bathtub in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. It has spacious rooms, mega comfy beds & bedding. A hot pot with coffee, tea and cookies. Light w windows. Just a block off from coffee, restaurants etc so allows for a quiet stay. Easy check in. Free, fruit, granola bars and chocolates available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would stay here again! Check in was quick and easy. They were available for anything we needed. Room was nice and big. Was able to walk everywhere from the hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Good location for getting to the main attractions. The property itself is in need of some repair and the room floor was very creaky and the shower was quite poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms are spacious, clean and quiet. The staff is extremely helpful. The gentleman ( wish i had gotten his name)manning the reception desk when i checked in was so nice and took my suitcases to the room. Top floor in a walk up! Above and beyond! There are so many places to shop and eat within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026