Independent hotel guide
100 Princes Street
Couples, solo travellers, celebrations and families prepared to book interleading rooms directly.
- Luxury
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Price band
- Luxury
- Neighbourhood
- New Town
- Location
- Edinburgh
Editorial take
Why consider 100 Princes Street?
Front-facing rooms and The Wallace look directly towards Edinburgh Castle across Princes Street Gardens.
Best for
Couples, solo travellers, celebrations and families prepared to book interleading rooms directly.
Avoid if
you want a large resort-style spa, pool or a spacious entry category without upgrading.
- Travelling solo
- Couple
- Family
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Direct Edinburgh Castle outlook from selected rooms and suites
- Small guest-only townhouse atmosphere with 29 rooms and suites
- Interleading combinations can accommodate four to six people, subject to availability
Trade-offs
- Entry-level Single Rooms average 14 square metres
- Historic structure constrains some accessibility arrangements and should be discussed in advance
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Couples, solo travellers, celebrations and families prepared to book interleading rooms directly.
Skip it if: you want a large resort-style spa, pool or a spacious entry category without upgrading.
Related reading:Edinburgh hotel guide; Best Edinburgh Hotels with Castle Views; Best Boutique Hotels in Edinburgh.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
room
Single Room
- 14 m² published size
- Published for up to 1 guest
Average size is 14 square metres, with a double or queen bed and walk-in shower.
suite
One Bedroom King Suite
- 31 m² published size
- Published for up to 2 guests
Average size is 31 square metres, with a separate living area and an option to create an interleading arrangement.
room
Executive Double - Castle View
Official room category explicitly includes Edinburgh Castle views.
suite
Junior Suite - Castle View
Official suite category explicitly includes Edinburgh Castle views.
suite
Isobel Signature Suite
Official suite overview describes Edinburgh Castle views.
suite
Archibald Signature Suite
Official suite overview describes Edinburgh Castle views.
A complete facilities inventory is not included in our current research record. Confirm any deal-breaker — such as a spa, gym, parking or air conditioning — directly before booking.
On the ground
Location and access
100 Princes Street is at 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AB. See our Edinburgh hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
A central Princes Street base between the Old Town and New Town; airport trams stop on Princes Street, while Waverley is farther east.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Interleading rooms for four to six guests must be arranged directly and are subject to availability. Verify child supplements and the exact room combination.
Accessibility
The hotel publishes a detailed accessibility page and notes structural constraints in the historic building. Ask for the completed questionnaire and confirm the exact room and entrance route.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about 100 Princes Street
What is the main reason to choose 100 Princes Street?
Front-facing rooms and The Wallace look directly towards Edinburgh Castle across Princes Street Gardens.
Who is 100 Princes Street best for?
Couples, solo travellers, celebrations and families prepared to book interleading rooms directly.
Where is 100 Princes Street?
The hotel is at 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AB. A central Princes Street base between the Old Town and New Town; airport trams stop on Princes Street, while Waverley is farther east.
What should I check before booking 100 Princes Street?
Reserve Executive Double - Castle View, Junior Suite - Castle View, Isobel or Archibald; an ordinary Executive King or Terrace Suite is not a view guarantee.
Featured in our Edinburgh guides
100 Princes Street is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Destination guide
Best hotels in Edinburgh
Curated guide
Best Edinburgh Hotels with Castle Views
Curated guide
Best Boutique Hotels in Edinburgh
Curated guide
Best Family Hotels in Edinburgh
Where to stay
Where to stay in Edinburgh
Curated guide
Castle Hotels Near Edinburgh
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
Gleneagles Townhouse
- Best for
- Couples, design-minded city breaks, St Andrew Square dining and travellers who prefer an intimate luxury hotel.
- Trade-off
- No on-site or valet parking
A polished 33-room New Town hotel for travellers who want Georgian character, a social club mood and a guest-only rooftop bar.
Booking tipNook rooms are intentionally compact and attic-like; compare the named category, outlook and bath preference before booking.
The Balmoral
- Best for
- A first Edinburgh visit, rail arrivals, landmark luxury, spa time and families wanting a central full-service hotel.
- Trade-off
- Princes Street is busy and a castle-facing category can cost substantially more
Edinburgh’s landmark all-rounder: a full-service five-star hotel beside Waverley, with castle views, family rooms and a pool.
Booking tipBook Deluxe Castle View, Junior Suite Castle View, Castle View Suite or Family Castle View Suite; Old Town View is a separate category.
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
- Best for
- Couples, spa weekends, business stays and travellers who prefer the quieter western New Town.
- Trade-off
- The hotel spans historic townhouses, so room layouts and routes vary
A stylish New Town spa hotel for travellers who want an indoor pool, Georgian-square atmosphere and a calmer West End base.
Booking tipRoom sizes and layouts vary across the connected townhouse buildings; choose the named category and confirm lift and pool access if important.
Editorial evidenceSources7 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Hotel is open; address, 29-room format, castle views and current luxury rate context
Official booking pages were open. Luxury is an editorial relative price band, not a quoted live rate.
Single Room size and solo-travel positioning
Suite sizes and interleading rooms for four to six guests
Accessibility information and historic-building constraints
Coordinates for EH2 3AB
Open Postcode Geo centroid for EH2 3AB
Open Government Licence. Map pin is the postcode centroid, not a surveyed entrance.
Executive Double - Castle View; other Executive categories do not establish the same view
Junior Suite - Castle View and Isobel and Archibald Signature Suites with Castle views
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