Hotels · Our pick in Edinburgh
The Balmoral
Rocco Forte · 1 Princes Street
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The Balmoral stands at 1 Princes Street, its clock tower above Waverley station. Its restaurant Number One is in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, and Palm Court serves afternoon tea; the hotel also has a spa.
Why it's on our list
- Number One (MICHELIN Guide 2026)
- Palm Court afternoon tea
- Spa
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Balmoral before you go.
How far to the castle, the palace and the sea?
Distances from The Balmoral are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail150 m2 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram250 m3 min walk
- Picardy PlaceTram450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Edinburgh Castle800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Holyroodhouse1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Airport11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Haymarket2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
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