The Balmoral Hotel

Rated 9.4 in 1872 reviews. 161 rooms.

★★★★★

You will find The Balmoral at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. The hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline and since the day the property opened in 1902 it has run three minutes fast to ensure you will never miss your train. The Balmoral is a grand railway hotel where porters can still be organised to whisk guests from the station hall to the reception desk, and the kilted doormen will guide you into the hotel.

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.

Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky.

With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio.

With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

Spa Facilities

  • Spa facilities
  • Steam room
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Back massage
  • Neck massage
  • Foot massage
  • Head massage
  • Hand massage
  • Full body massage
  • Fitness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Hammam
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (all year)
  • Beauty Services
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrub
  • Body wrap

Available Rooms

2 guests

Rooms

Adults

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near The Balmoral Hotel

  1. The Balmoral Hotel

    J.K Rowling finished the "Harry Potter" series in room 552!

    10 m from hotel
    1 Princes St

  2. The Guildford Arms

    For the best Scottish ale drink here and not next door

    62 m from hotel
    1-5 W Register St

  3. Dishoom

    Excellent food and drink. You can make a reservation up until 5.45pm. After that, you may have to wait an hour or two.

    191 m from hotel
    3a St Andrew Sq

  4. The Scott Monument

    Climb all the way to the very top - the view is well worth the effort!

    241 m from hotel
    Princes Street Gdns

  5. The Milkman

    Awesome Flat White! Really nice and pretty interior, beautiful place to relax, drink your coffee and enjoy the atmosphere or just to grab your cup on the walk.

    292 m from hotel
    7 Cockburn Street

  6. The Devil's Advocate

    It's hard to find good cocktail bar in this part of Edinburgh, but this is the best.

    340 m from hotel
    9 Advocates Close

  7. Fortitude Coffee

    Nice little cafe with great coffee and tea, and always charming and attentive staff. A great find, totally recommended.

    349 m from hotel
    3C York Pl

  8. The Royal Mile

    Rent a flat here. Living here is awesome!

    355 m from hotel
    High St

  9. Scottish National Portrait Gallery

    Start at the top and work down. Oldest first. And cafe at bottom to finish with !

    367 m from hotel
    1 Queen St

  10. Whiski Rooms

    Vegetarian haggis is amazing.

    425 m from hotel
    4-7 North Bank St

  11. Old Town

    Best History in the world in the old town

    452 m from hotel

  12. Calton Hill

    Cannot count how many times we have been here and how many precious memories left here... The small hill just take u one second from the busiest princess st but got completely different view.

    500 m from hotel
    Regent Rd