Is The Balmoral dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 1 dog per room. This comes from The Balmoral's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

How many dogs can I bring to The Balmoral?

Up to 1 dog per room. Limits the hotel states: under 20lbs; heavier dogs only with written consent from hotel management before the stay.

Can I eat with my dog at The Balmoral?

The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.

Can I leave my dog in the room at The Balmoral?

No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.

Is there a dog friendly beach near The Balmoral?

The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Burntisland Beach, 7.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

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The Balmoral

Name: The Balmoral
Address: The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, GB

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 1 dog per room.

A landmark hotel with a clock tower at 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, where one dog under 20lbs gets a welcome pack with a bed, bowl and treats.

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The Balmoral and its landmark clock tower stand at 1 Princes Street, where Old Town meets New, looking up to Edinburgh Castle. Its 167 rooms and 20 suites are dressed in the blues and greys of the Scottish landscape, and this dog friendly hotel sets out its terms clearly before greeting your dog with a welcome pack of its own.

The Balmoral takes one dog per room, weighing under 20lbs; a heavier dog can come only with written consent from hotel management before your stay. The Dog Welcome Pack holds a bed, a water bowl, welcoming treats and lists of dog friendly local places and local dog walkers. Dogs aren't to be left unattended in your room, though the front desk can provide a list of dog-sitters, and outside your room they stay on a leash anywhere on hotel property.

Dogs are welcome in the library area of Bar Prince and in the Gallery, so a cocktail with your dog at your feet is easy to arrange, with Champagnes, Scotch and British gins too. Bar Prince also serves a selection of dishes, though the Balmoral's policy doesn't say if a dog may stay by your side while you eat there, so ask when you book. Number One holds four AA Rosettes and serves tasting menus drawn from Scotland's natural larder, with afternoon tea in the Palm Court.

The Irene Forte Spa has five treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room, an indoor lap pool and a gym, all places your dog sits out, and SCOTCH holds over 500 Scottish whiskies. Many of the rooms look out over Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and the Old Town, and that view can become a morning out with your dog: Wildpack maps Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags Circular 1.2 miles from Princes Street.

Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.

At a Glance: Dogs

Rooms for dogs: The hotel doesn't say
Dogs per room: Up to 1
Size or breed limits: under 20lbs; heavier dogs only with written consent from hotel management before the stay
Dog fee: £50 per stay
Left alone in the room: Not allowed
In the bar: Welcome
In the lounge: The hotel doesn't say
Eating with your dog: The hotel doesn't say
In the grounds: The hotel doesn't say
Dog extras: Dog beds, bowls, treats and a welcome pack
Walks from the door: The hotel doesn't say
Nearest dog friendly beach: Burntisland Beach, 7.5 miles

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For You

Spa and pool: Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Indoor pool
Eating and drinking: Fine dining, brasserie and afternoon tea. 4 AA Rosettes
Rooms: Suites
Things to do: Gym
Parking: Paid parking
Children: Children welcome
Awards: T+L 500 list of the best hotels in the world (Travel + Leisure, 2025), FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE 5* AWARD (2024), READERS' CHOICE #2 BEST HOTEL IN THE UK (Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2023), AA Hotel of the Year Scotland 2022-2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Balmoral dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 1 dog per room. This comes from The Balmoral's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Balmoral?
Up to 1 dog per room. Limits the hotel states: under 20lbs; heavier dogs only with written consent from hotel management before the stay.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Balmoral?
£50 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Balmoral?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Balmoral?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Balmoral?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags Circular (1.2 miles) and Blackford Hill and the Braid Hills Circular (1.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Balmoral?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Burntisland Beach, 7.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.