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About the Hotel

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
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With a location a mere 650 metres from Edinburgh Castle, the 3-star smoke-free Motel One Edinburgh-Royal provides 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls. The budget motel is ideally located right in the centre of Edinburgh, a few moments from the Royal Mile.

Location

You'll be 2.6 km from the royal Holyrood Park and within 10 minutes' drive of the Royal Yacht Britannia. Guests can reach Edinburgh city centre in 5 minutes on foot.

The Motel One Edinburgh is situated not far from Arthur's Seat, while Edinburgh bus station lies just 0.6 km away.

The hotel is located in Edinburgh, nearly 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

The rooms overlook the city and feature complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea and coffee making facilities. Guests will make use of hair dryers and complimentary toiletries in bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. You can relish European cuisine at Devil's Advocate located a stone's throw from Motel One Edinburgh-Royal.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Classic Double Room
2 persons
16 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Double Room View
2 persons
16 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Basic Double Room
2 persons
16 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower

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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Edinburgh300 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.3 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station300 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel location

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
Nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
310 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
380 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
190 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
580 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
450 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
270 m
Monument
Scott Monument
280 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
130 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
300 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
310 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
420 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
250 m
Museum
John Knox House
500 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
140 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
470 m
Church
Mercat Cross
310 m
Restaurants
Oink
460 m
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Waverley Cafe
0 m
30 Market Street
The Booking Office
150 m
17 Waverley Bridge
Belushi's
90 m
32 Market Street
Deacon's House Cafe
320 m
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
The Pasty Shop
110 m
Waverley Station
Bagel Factory
110 m
Waverley Railway Station
Gordon Street Coffee
100 m
6 Market Street
Zebra Coffee
230 m
16 Bank Street
The Halfway House
180 m
24 Fleshmarket Close Just Off Market Street by Waverley Station Entrance
Makars Mound 2 Go
210 m
9 North Bank Street During CV19 use this entrance
Italian on the Mound
230 m
15 Bank Street
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