Queen Street Budget Hotel, Old Town

YOTEL Edinburgh

8.2/10 from 11,075 reviews

Budget hotel in Old Town

from £106 per night, double room

Opens live rates and availability for your dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation on selected rates.

Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% and applies to the first five nights of a stay.

Stay type: Budget hotel
Area: Old Town
Walk to Waverley: about 17 min on foot (straight-line estimate)

Budget hotel at 68-73 Queen Street in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Overview

YOTEL Edinburgh is a budget hotel on Queen Street, in the Old Town area, with a 24-hour front desk and a row of practical facilities: a fitness center, a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, free WiFi, and parking. Rooms are air-conditioned, have private bathrooms, and the list runs from a Queen Room up through Premium King, Premium Twin, Family, and First Class King options, plus a mobility accessible Premium Queen Room. The restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian and vegan choices.

The position is the main draw. The property describes itself as a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, close to the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station, with Edinburgh Airport about 5.6 miles away. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are listed as activities in the surrounding area. Bicycle parking is available on site.

Key Facts

Stay Type	Budget hotel
Area	Old Town
Address	68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NH
Price	from £106 per night, double room
Guest Rating	8.2/10 from 11,075 reviews
Check-In	From 3:00 PM
Check-Out	Until 11:00 AM
Walk To Waverley Station	about 17 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Free Wi-Fi	Yes
24-Hour Reception	Yes
Age Restriction	Minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation	Free cancellation on selected rates

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Parking
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Breakfast

Room Types

Name
Queen Room
Premium Queen Room
Premium Queen Room - Mobility Accessible
Premium King Room
Premium Twin Room
Family Room
First Class King Room

Who It Suits

Couples get a direct mention here, since the property highlights its location for two-person trips. The room range also suits families, given the Family Room and family-friendly restaurant, and business or early arrivals work well with the 24-hour front desk. Guests with mobility needs have a specific accessible room type to request. Travellers bringing pets should look elsewhere, because pets are not allowed. Anyone hoping to cook for themselves will not find that listed either, as the facilities centre on the restaurant and bar rather than self-catering.

House Rules

Pets are not allowed.

Location

68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NH.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 17 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

Prime Location: Located 7 minutes from Edinburgh Castle and near attractions such as the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 mi away.

What To Know Before Booking

Check-In Times. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Plan arrival accordingly.
No Pets. Pets are not allowed at this property, so leave animals at home or pick a different stay.
Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% of the room price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026. Factor it into the final cost.
Getting To Waverley. The walk to Edinburgh Waverley station is about 17 minutes on foot, based on a straight-line estimate. The actual route may take longer.
Cancellation. The listing does not state the cancellation terms. Check the booking page for the rate conditions before confirming.
Room Details. Sleeps counts and bathroom details for each room type are not given. Confirm the room you book fits your party on the live booking page.

About This Edinburgh Stay

How far is YOTEL Edinburgh from Edinburgh Castle?

The property describes itself as a short walk from Edinburgh Castle. It also sits near the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station. Exact walking times will depend on your route and pace.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts from 3:00 PM. Check-out runs until 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, which helps with late arrivals.

What facilities does the hotel have?

Listed facilities include a fitness center, restaurant, bar, coffee shop, free WiFi, parking, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and a 24-hour front desk. Bicycle parking is also mentioned. Breakfast is available on site.

Is YOTEL Edinburgh suitable for families?

Yes, in several ways. There is a Family Room in the room list, family rooms appear in the facilities, and the restaurant is described as family-friendly. Vegetarian and vegan options are served.

Can I bring a pet?

No. The house rules state that pets are not allowed. You would need a different property if you are travelling with an animal.

How do I get from the hotel to the city centre?

The hotel sits in the Old Town area and is described as near Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and Edinburgh Waverley station, so central sights are reachable on foot. The walk to Waverley is about 17 minutes on a straight-line estimate. For anything further afield, Waverley station connects onward by rail.