Old Waverley Hotel
Old Waverley Hotel has 3 meeting/event spaces for 25–100 delegates (theatre), largest: Waverley Suite (100).
- Up to 120 delegates
- 3 meeting spaces
1 photosPhotography pending verification1 photosCapacity overview
3 spaces · capacities by layout · floor area in m²
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception | m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Suite | 100 | — | 32 | 50 | 36 | — | — | 85 |
| Princes Room | 40 | — | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | 42 |
| Castle View Room | 25 | — | 12 | 16 | 15 | — | — | 28 |
At a glance
The Old Waverley Hotel is a distinguished Victorian establishment located on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, directly opposite Waverley Station. This historic hotel combines traditional Scottish hospitality with modern amenities, featuring elegant meeting and event spaces suitable for conferences, business meetings, and private functions. The hotel offers multiple meeting rooms with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom settings to larger conference facilities for up to 120 delegates. With its prime location overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle, guests enjoy easy access to the city's main attractions, shopping districts, and transport links.
Best suited for
- Business Meetings
- Conferences
- Training
- Workshops
- Wedding Receptions
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factMeeting spaces at this venue
Pricing & packages
Exact rates are confirmed on your proposal — our experts negotiate on your behalf.
Meeting room, equipment, lunch & refreshments.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- AV Equipment
- Air Conditioning
- Natural Light
- City Centre Location
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24-hour Reception
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Lift access to all floors
- Accessible bathrooms
Location & getting there
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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Old Waverley Hotel is a verified hotel in Edinburgh, hosting up to 120 guests. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & production✓ Verified
- Food & catering✓ Verified
- Bedrooms✓ Verified
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
Venue IQ™
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Quality score 90/100
Top-tier data completeness — capacities, facilities and access verified.
Frequently asked
How many meeting rooms does Old Waverley Hotel have?
Old Waverley Hotel has 3 meeting and event spaces in Edinburgh, seating up to 100 delegates theatre-style in the largest room.
What is the capacity of Old Waverley Hotel's largest event space?
The largest event space at Old Waverley Hotel is Waverley Suite, with a maximum capacity of 100 guests.
What conference facilities does Old Waverley Hotel offer?
Old Waverley Hotel offers Free WiFi, AV Equipment, Air Conditioning, Natural Light, Projector, Screen, PA System across its 3 meeting and event spaces.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 120 guests for conferences, 80 for dining events
What AV equipment is available?
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, and Wi-Fi included
Is catering available?
Full catering services available from breakfast to formal dining
Is there parking available?
Limited on-site parking available, nearby public parking options
About Old Waverley Hotel
The Old Waverley Hotel is a distinguished Victorian establishment located on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, directly opposite Waverley Station. This historic hotel combines traditional Scottish hospitality with modern amenities, featuring elegant meeting and event spaces suitable for conferences, business meetings, and private functions. The hotel offers multiple meeting rooms with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom settings to larger conference facilities for up to 120 delegates. With its prime location overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle, guests enjoy easy access to the city's main attractions, shopping districts, and transport links.
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