Experience the upscale charm of Ballantrae Albany Hotel, near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Enjoy a drink at the bar, connect with free in-room WiFi, and take advantage of laundry services, luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk.
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Albany Hotel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QY
What's nearby
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Calton Hill
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Princes Street
4 min walk - 0.3 miles
George Street
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Royal Mile
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
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 Street
2 min walk
Cask & Barrel
3 min walk
Holy Cow
5 min walk
About this property
Albany Hotel
Hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Princes Street
Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Albany Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and laundry services
Room features
All guest rooms at Albany Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
Digital channels, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Albany Hotel?
As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albany Hotel on 4 May 2026 start from £142, 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.
How much is parking at Albany Hotel?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Albany Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Albany Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Albany Hotel located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Omni Centre Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. St. Andrew Square and George Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Albany Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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!
Nicely decorated room, cozy with a large bathroom which was lovely. Helpful, friendly staff. Could do with a blanket or two for extra warmth instead of putting the heating up in the room and nicer smelling cleaning liquid for cleaning the bathroom but these are small things. The most useful addition would be breakfast. It was a great place to stay in a good location.
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
Lovely hotel, located 10 min away from the city centre on a lovely quiet street. Situated very closely to the National Portrait Gallery on one side and a fantastic small Scandinavian bakery on the other.
The staff was very friendly, the room was very big and clean and the beds were comfortable.
There were some occasional noise from the room above (floors were squeaky).
Excellent value for money.
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.
The hotel is lovely and has a wonderful history. The staff was friendly and helpful. Claire esp went above and beyond! Internet was spotty and inconsistent. The rooms were very warm and temp couldn't be adjusted easily. Location in New Town and near the tram made getting around very easy. Plenty of coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and a mall nearby!
Clean, spacious and quiet room. Very friendly and helpful staff — reception desk staffed 24 hours. Great location for exploring Edinburgh.
Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Juliana Gabrielle
17 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was okay. For a freshly refurbished hotel, the walls were quite stained and dirty. My biggest downside of the room was the lack of a safe. I have never been to a hotel anywhere without a safe. The location is quite central to the rest of the city. The staff is nice, but there is no elevator and they do not offer help to transport your luggage- so if you have a bad back or something of that effect, you should probably reconsider this property. The bed was comfortable and clean, and the housekeeping staff was wonderful. Not a 5 star hotel by any means, but gets the job done.
This hotel room went beyond my expectations, the room was very spacious and clean. The toilet was amazing including a bath and a shower which definitely made my stay even better. I was very impressed with the quality of the hotel for the price paid. It was only 10 mins walk from the train station. I will definitely recommend and I will be booking here soon again. Only thing to improve: there was no fridge and there was a missing piece in our toilet sink but none of this affected our stay
Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable rooms, well furnished with necessary amenities, very helpful friendly staff, great location with easy access to the city, bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
Manu
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark
14 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, room was clean and comfortable definitely stay again