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24 Royal Terrace

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Property entrance
Single Room
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Junior Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$306
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

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24 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5AH
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room amenity

Large Double 3rd Floor (no lift)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

24 Royal Terrace puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 20-minute stroll of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Giles' Cathedral. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .DinnaTell serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and noon. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Palace of Holyroodhouse and Princes Street Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joseph Pearce - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Think Pastry - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafè Elmrow - ‬6 min walk

About this property

24 Royal Terrace

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the boutique 24 Royal Terrace.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
24 Royal Terrace offers 14 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 11 to 18 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • DinnaTell

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 11 to 18 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 24 Royal Terrace?

24 Royal Terrace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 24 Royal Terrace?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 24 Royal Terrace on 3 Apr 2025 start from AU$306.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to 24 Royal Terrace?

The closest beach to 24 Royal Terrace is Portobello Beach (4.2 km).

What makes 24 Royal Terrace a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at 24 Royal Terrace.

Does 24 Royal Terrace serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 24 Royal Terrace?

No, 24 Royal Terrace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at 24 Royal Terrace?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at 24 Royal Terrace?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 24 Royal Terrace?

No, only service animals are allowed.

24 Royal Terrace Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 323 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect place to stay. Close enough to give easy acces to town, with parking on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely weekend. The hotel is fascinating, it was quiet and the staff were wonderful and provide a very personal service. Lovely to staff with you all. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really lovely stay at no 24. Such a great location and the hotel was quirky and fun, and the staff were all lovely. The room (superior double) felt luxurious with a large roll top bath and comfy super king size bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Stay
Our stay was excellent lovely hotel with very helpful friendly staff We'll definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel and super friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfortable apartment style hotel with the best shower in Europe. Huge living space with a kitchen and comfortable king size bed. Staff is very welcoming and location is convenient to the city on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem in Edinburgh
This is an amazing property, with very unique features. We felt as we are staying in private apartment, with amazing art, whisky tasting room and host that possessed encyclopedic knowledge and charm. Location is excellent with close proximity to center of the town and all the tourist attractions, but at the same time very quiet and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, very personal stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute boutique hotel! The room is very lovely with beautiful artwork throughout the hotel and room. Bed is very comfortable and bathroom large with plenty of hot water. We didn't eat in the restaurant or use the bar, but they look lovely. Front desk is very helpful. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Utterly brilliant!
This hotel is a true gem! In fact it’s not a hotel it’s a home away from home really. It has a real personable feel which you just don’t get from chains. Staff are super friendly and I got the warmest welcome I’ve ever had when checking in. Really can’t fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Edinburgh favourite
Our favourite hotel in Edinburgh, with brilliant service, room, food and drinks. Attention to detail is faultless and we are always made to feel at home. Beautiful artworks adorn every wall and room decor is comfortable and stylish.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, loved being touching distance from the city but also set back in a quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here. Amazing service and staff. Don’t miss the scotch tasting with Tony. Thank you to all the staff that made us feel very welcome and for their recommendations. Room 7 was a peaceful respite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Jackson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I stayed here for 3 nights, and it was such a memorable stay. I love the boutique style hotel with beautiful and different décor throughout. My favorite was all the artwork along the staircase up each floor. Our room was spacious and so comfortable plus the in room water was a bonus! Jonathan and all the staff were so lovely and helpful in making suggestions of where to go as well as securing transportation if needed. They pay attention to a lot of detail, and it shows with the cleanliness and appearance of the hotel. The location was perfect as this was our first experience in Edinburgh, but it was within walking distance to everywhere we needed to go while being on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perhaps one of our finest hotels of all-time. Gracious service, individual attention, fantastic location, gorgeous rooms, and beautifully decorated. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with lots of interesting art work. Comfortable, clean and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
My 3 might stay at 24 Royal Terrace was a trip highlight. The room was very comfortable, spacious and (most importantly) exceptionally clean. The property as a whole had a lovely character, with unique artworks on all of the walls. Staff were very welcoming and helpful providing good directions and suggestions. Wouldn't consider staying elsewhere on any future trips to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service in an unusual setting
Fabulous hotel with friendly service. Room was lovely and the public areas are quirky and interesting. Made use of the garden for a drink which was a real bonus.
Apartment 1
Seating area in apartment 1
Beautiful light fitting in the colourful bar/breakfast room.
Kitchen facilities in apartment 1
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Edinburgh. The staff was amazing. Tony was very helpful with bags and passing on some of his vast knowledge on Whisky.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying at 24 Royal Terrace! Felt so welcome as soon as we arrived by the friendly staff/ hotel manager Jonathon. Rooms are great with a peaceful garden/ countryside view. Hotel itself is really nice with loads of character. Breakfast with unlimited coffee both mornings was also great. Will be back!! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very pleasant boutique hotel in a Grade A listed Georgian terrace within walking distance of Princes Street. However due to it being a listed building there is no lift. We were allocated a room on the top floor and being pensioners we found the climb up three flights of stairs rather difficult and were fortunate to be able to afford to pay for an upgrade to a junior suite on the first floor we appreciated the discount to their usual rate offered by the receptionist. This room was very spacious, beautifully finished to a high standard with a very nice en-suite, a fridge with mini bar. Breakfast was not included in the room rate and while of a good standard in my opinion was not value for money. The continental breakfast consists of cereals, croissants, small pastries with a choice of two fruit juices, home made yoghurt, fruit salad and jams. Cooked items incurring a fairly steep supplement. I have to say all the staff were very nice, friendly and attentive. The hotel sells itself as being an art gallery as well as a hotel and the walls are full of paintings mostly of modern art which personally was not to my taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
24 Royal Terrace is a gem
24 Royal Terrace is a gem. I've now stayed here twice and I always thoroughly enjoy my stay. The rooms are very comfortable and beautifully decorated, kitted out with a very good ironing board, robe, kettle, selection of teas, hair dryer and several useful necessaires. The breakfast is delightful whether you order eggs benedict or porridge it is deliciously made and beautifully presented and they are able to skilfully accommodate even the most complex dietary requirements. Well worth the stay, great value for money and a great experience as part of visiting a grand city like Edinburgh. The only thing to take into account is that there is no lift, so you do get a bit of a workout every time you return to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024