Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hotel, you'll find Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Murrayfield Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Princes Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Haymarket Tram Station - 7 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Roseburn Bar - 5 min walk
Chapter One Coffee Shop - 13 min walk
Nomad - 13 min walk
Murrayfield Bar - 6 min walk
Dine Murrayfield - 7 min walk
About this property
Cumberland Hotel
3-star Victorian hotel near Princes Street
As a guest of Cumberland Hotel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Cumberland Hotel also features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Victorian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.
37 guestrooms or units
3 levels
2 buildings
Built in 1850
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Cumberland Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
A bar/lounge
Things to do
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 15 per day
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Cumberland Edinburgh
Cumberland Hotel Edinburgh
Cumberland Hotel Hotel
Cumberland Hotel Edinburgh
Cumberland Hotel Hotel Edinburgh
Cumberland Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 474 reviews
10 - Excellent
125
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 474 reviews
8 - Good
201
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 474 reviews
6 - Okay
98
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 474 reviews
4 - Poor
35
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 474 reviews
2 - Terrible
15
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Achal
Travelled with family
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good property for the price
Achal
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
David
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Haymarket hotel
Value for money and good transport links to get into the city
David
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Jasmine
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were terrible you could hear someone snoring in the next room. My room had a brown smear on the wall. It’s convenient for a cheap nights rest. The majority of the activities are about a 30-40 minute walk so pretty far in distance. The only redeeming quality was the staff whoever initially checked me in was great. Molina was apart of the staff as well and she was amazing and helped me to find a train. Whoever was in charge of breakfast and the morning shift was a pill and she was lucky I was on vacation otherwise I would not have been so kind.
Room was dirty at our arrival, behind entry door was a pile of dirt, hair and other staff. Bed sheets had crums and hair! I asked front desk to please change sheets but they just covered the bed back. The mattress was horrible! After you layed on it, it sank in the middle! Very uncomfortable to sleep on. Floor was never swept. We used the coffee cups one morning and they didn't clean or exchange the cups untill 2 days later. Over all very disappointing.
It was ok but very convient / we were able to walk and take the bus right outside not good if you have a hard time with stairs
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Best
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
calm and secure environment . Antique beauty. Convenient to all public transportation. staff friendly and helpful. Tap faucet- unable to combine both hot and cold water for handwash,face etc
We packed 5 people into a 2 bedroom suite and were very comfortable. Great spot with bus stop right out front and near so many neat places to eat and shop. The walk to Old Town is a little over a mile, but so worth it. We had a drink in the Cumberland pub and had a nice chat with the help. Would stay here again!
Property itself was very pretty. Our room accommodated 4 adults w 4 beds which was nice. Nice little bar open until 11, and good breakfast priced reasonably the next morning. The only thing I didn’t care for was the automatic light switch in the room- particularly in the middle of the night. Far too bright and stayed on too long disrupting sleep.
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Philip, Stockport
Travelled with group
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very big room. Freiindly reception staff. Bar very small. No food other than breakfast.
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. I found that everything was as advertised. The continental breakfast wasn't quite what I expected but I appreciated the convenience of eating on site. It was close to the tram & train stations and right across the street from a bus stop so very easy to get around. I would stay again on a future trip.
Staff was friendly and room was clean. Bed was comfortable but pillows could have been softer. There were 2 tesco stores within 5 minutes walk and haymarket train station was 10 mins walk. There was a bus station right outside the door and the airlink stopped there so it was easy access to airport. (about 20 min run for about 5.50 pounds). It was a good place for the price we paid.
The photos looked intriguing of the exterior, but we found ourselves walking through a maze of hallways to get up to a very inconvenient now stairway. I expected two twin beds as it was booked as a double deluxe instead, it was one single bed in a small room . Breakfast was not included. There were spiders in the room when we asked to change the room, the proprietor said there were no other rooms available. I found that hard to believe as the parking lot was half empty at 12 o’clock at night.
Outside is beautiful, inside is tired, dirt smeared high traffic touch points. Needs an update. Bathroom light is motion sensor activated. 6 pot lights in bathroom and 9 in the main room. Brightest hotel room I have ever been in. Needs a good cleaning but bedding was clean.