Welcome to Motel One Edinburgh-Royal – Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 3-star budget hotel with boutique design situated at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site, where rustic yet regal style incorporates Scottish Highland panoramas and botanical-themed decorative touches.

Modern Room Amenities

The rooms feature en suite bathrooms with showers, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and stylish modern furniture. All 208 non-smoking guestrooms at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal include premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces with complimentary WiFi.

Drinks and Snacks

The lobby lounge offers plenty of high-backed, cloth-covered chairs for breakfast or evening drinks. Guests can enjoy freshly brewed barista coffee with an assortment of hot and cold snacks.

Scottish Design Elements

The hotel features Arne Jacobsen ball chairs and tables made from whiskey barrels for a contemporary Scottish take on mid-century modern style. The walls of One Lounge are decorated with sheep sculptures by artist Marie Talalaeff.

Central Edinburgh Location

Located near the foot of iconic Cockburn Street, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station and within striking distance of the Royal Mile and the Castle. The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and restaurants nearby.

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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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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

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

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

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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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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