In the heart of Edinburgh, YOTEL Edinburgh offers a modern haven with a 24-hour gym and dry cleaning/laundry services. Savor breakfast at Revolve or relax with a drink at the bar, then connect to in-room WiFi. The hotel's central location has left previous guests delighted.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 18 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 18 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
The Alexander Graham Bell (Wetherspoon) - 4 min walk
BABA - 3 min walk
Fierce Bar - 5 min walk
Knoops - 4 min walk
Fortuna - 1 min walk
About this property
YOTEL Edinburgh
You'll be in a fantastic location at YOTEL Edinburgh, just a 5-minute walk from George Street and Princes Street. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 0.6 mi (GBP 35.00 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
Water dispenser
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Grab bar in shower
Visual fire alarm
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Revolve - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 16 for children
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 35.00 per day (3281 ft away)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
YOTEL Edinburgh Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Does YOTEL Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, YOTEL Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at YOTEL Edinburgh?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YOTEL Edinburgh?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at YOTEL Edinburgh and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near YOTEL Edinburgh?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Revolve.
What's the area around YOTEL Edinburgh like?
YOTEL Edinburgh is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Princes Street Tram Stop and 18 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
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YOTEL Edinburgh Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Aug 15, 2025
This property was well located for restaurants. Walking distance to Waverley station and the Royal Mile, which was very convenient for us.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
Nice hotel in central location. Check in and out easy via self service.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 5, 2025
The Yotel was much nicer than we expected. It's in a great location, easy walk to the main Edinburgh sights. The bed was very comfortable!
Sabrina
Sabrina, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 17, 2025
Staff is really helpful specially frontdesk / recception staff.
Mukesh
Mukesh, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
Close to Fringe venues, very clean and comfortable. Staff were wonderful.
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
The rooms were very nice. Had amazing sleep, comfortable bed, quiet with blackout curtains. Super convenient location.
Shannon
Shannon, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 13, 2025
Convenient to public transportation
Annie
Annie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 8, 2025
Staff were excellent,could not do enough for when you asked of anything.Beds & linen were especially comfortable & spotless.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Convenient, nice, clean hotel in beautiful Edinburgh historic new town.
Artur
Artur, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
Spacious & spotlessly clean rooms! Perfect for our family of 4.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
Great place. Love the ambience.
Hailey
Hailey, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Lovely hotel, room was excellent, staff were very friendly and just a great vibe
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 15, 2025
Clean with A/C, close to major city attractions, reclining bed.
Aleksandra
Aleksandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 5, 2025
Great large room, very comfortable. Convenient to so many things and very walkable area. Hotel food options rather lame and breakfast quite expensive.
Kristin
Kristin, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 25, 2025
Very good hotel overall. Nice, quiet location, easy to get around from new town. Good size family room. Great coffee and tea availability at reception.
Dmitriy
Dmitriy, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
We enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend Yotel. Great location, nice room, and the stuff was very accommodating.
Dean
Dean, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
Location
André
André, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
Comfortable location.
FEDERICO ARCE
FEDERICO ARCE, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Well located; very flexible on luggage storage
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
Easy self service checkout, very comfy bed, clean room, good shower and reasonably well located.
Blaine
Blaine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
Great location. Kids loved the double decker bed. Clean and comfortable.
Hui Chin
Hui Chin, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
Nice enough hotel, room was spacious and comfortable.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
Fantastic hotel and fantastic value! Rooms are small but very comfortable, shower was amazing. Beds and pillows are firm but we really enjoyed our stay and would happily book with Yotel again!
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
Close to everything.
Ryan Graham
Ryan Graham, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
It is located at a quieter area in Edinburgh but train station, shopping area and historical places are at walkable distances.