ALBANY HOTEL, Edinburgh

The hotel sits on a peaceful residential street yet is minutes from the city's main attractions. St James Quarter shopping centre is 400 metres away, and Edinburgh Castle is a 5-minute drive. The nearest tram stop (York Place) is a 5-minute walk, providing direct links to the airport and city. Numerous restaurants, pubs, and cafés are clustered along Broughton Street, just around the corner. Business travellers consistently rate the location highly for work-related trips, and the area is well served by city buses.

All rooms were fully refurbished in 2025 and include private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, and an electric kettle. Room types range from compact singles to triple and quadruple configurations, with many rooms described as large and airy, featuring high ceilings and good storage. Some bathrooms are notably spacious, with both a tub and a walk-in shower. The rooms have windows that open, but there is no air conditioning, which may affect comfort during warm weather. A few rooms are smaller and located on lower floors; ground-floor rooms are available on request. Some rooms may face ongoing construction on adjacent sites, with noise potentially starting from 7:30 am. The property has no lift, and rooms are spread across several floors.

The hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, and no cooked or continental breakfast is offered. However, the lobby provides free quality coffee, fruit, and packaged snacks throughout the day. Dozens of cafés, delis, and casual eateries are within a 2-minute walk on Broughton Street, and many are open for breakfast. Alternatively, guests can order food delivery via Uber Eats or Just Eat to the room.

Services include a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and free luggage storage (both before check-in and after check-out). Bicycles can be stored securely. Ironing boards and mini fridges are available on request. The hotel has CCTV for security and accepts Visa and MasterCard. There is no lift, no on-site parking, and no airport shuttle. For parking, the nearest car park is at St James Quarter (10-minute walk, paid). All rooms are non-smoking, and pets are not allowed.