Waterloo Place
Waterloo Place
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavored souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
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M k
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We were pleasantly surprised at how close it was to the city centre, just round the corner from a shopping mall and less than 5 minutes walk to Princes Street... and we also had a 35% reduction for the omni car park which is literally 5 minutes walk away! Basic room but very clean, newly refurbished and very quiet. Easy book in and out.
Written August 7, 2024
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,319 contributions
Oct 2020
Waterloo Place is just on the edge of Princes Street which is probably the most well known road in Edinburgh apart from the Royal Mile. The tram stop is close by and many of the buses run along this road as well.
When I visited there was a street market there which was cool. Good to see local businesses being given an opportunity to sell their products.
When I visited there was a street market there which was cool. Good to see local businesses being given an opportunity to sell their products.
Written October 12, 2020
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Charles C
Gibraltar63 contributions
Aug 2019
Stayed at the Apex Waterloo Hotel. Excellent friendly service. Great facilities including a pool and spa to unwind at the end of a hectic day. Fantastic location as very close to Waverley Train Station. Also most tours start in this area so a great spot to pick as a base.
Written September 4, 2019
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thetravellingmanUk
uk9,495 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
We exited at Waterloo Place yesterday after our descent from Calton Hill, having entered Calton Hill from the other end at Royal Terrace/Blenheim Place.
Waterloo Place is like an extension to Princes Street at the eastern end, still very centrally situated, and with hotels, yet at the same time much quieter than the main thoroughfare of Princes Street itself.
General Register House and Scotlands People Centre are just on the borderline, their addresses just coming under Princes Street before the commencement of Waterloo Place. A little way further along Waterloo Place you will find the Old Calton Burial Ground which is worth a look around, and then a little further along is the easier way to access Calton Hill.
Waterloo Place is like an extension to Princes Street at the eastern end, still very centrally situated, and with hotels, yet at the same time much quieter than the main thoroughfare of Princes Street itself.
General Register House and Scotlands People Centre are just on the borderline, their addresses just coming under Princes Street before the commencement of Waterloo Place. A little way further along Waterloo Place you will find the Old Calton Burial Ground which is worth a look around, and then a little further along is the easier way to access Calton Hill.
Written March 3, 2017
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thesteevesgroup
Orlando, FL2,473 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
I remember Waterloo Place at the area to catch all of the day tour buses. It is to the right when you exit out of Waverley Station and walk down Princes Street. When Princes Street ends near the North Bridge then you will be at Waterloo Place.
Written July 31, 2015
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,371 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
A slightly hilly street that starts from the eastern end of Princes Street and ends at the foot of Calton Hill. The street divides the Old Calton Cemetery in the south to Leith Street in the north. There's a few fine looking buildings, but nothing so interesting that the street should be listed on TA.
Written March 22, 2019
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Panagiotis K
Mytilene, Greece372 contributions
Feb 2018
We cross the the Waterloo place when we wanted to went to Calton Hill. Nice buildings, not son many cars
Written February 5, 2018
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swift314
Sheffield, UK12,102 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Good selection of hotels and restaurants nice play to stay if you are visiting Edinburgh lots of old Victorian architecture to admire
Written October 15, 2015
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J-MoScot
Edinburgh, UK43 contributions
Aug 2015
Beautiful Georgian facades, but now quite a busy road. Easy to imagine how it might once have been...
Written August 19, 2015
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ScottishTemplar
Edinburgh, UK1,735 contributions
Apr 2015 • Business
Waterloo Place leads to Carlton Hill but of itself it's not a place I'd suggest tourists make efforts to see. It's really just a street with some shops, offices and bus stops
Written July 23, 2015
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Hello,
I am looking for somewhere to stay in Edinburgh for a few days before a tour and one night after the tour before departing home. The bus tour starts at 6 Waterloo Place. We wanted to be in walking distance of as many sites as we can possible see. We would be arriving April 27th, early morning, and would need two nights stay.
We would need one night's stay Sunday, May 15th.
Written March 13, 2016
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