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24 Royal Terrace

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Travelers find refined comfort at 24 Royal Terrace, an upscale boutique hotel near the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Enjoy a peaceful garden patio, on-site shopping, art, in-room WiFi, and British cuisine for breakfast and dinner with attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €231
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Executive Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

Large Double 3rd Floor (no lift)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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24 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5AH

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 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

  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafè Elmrow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joseph Pearce - ‬7 min walk

About this property

24 Royal Terrace

Upscale boutique hotel near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Located close to Palace of Holyroodhouse and St. Giles' Cathedral, 24 Royal Terrace provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and shopping on-site. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, DinnaTell, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at 24 Royal Terrace offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 11 to 18 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is 24 Royal Terrace pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 24 Royal Terrace on 4 Nov 2025 start from €230.86, 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.

How much is parking at 24 Royal Terrace?

24 Royal Terrace doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at 24 Royal Terrace?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at 24 Royal Terrace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 24 Royal Terrace located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this boutique hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, St. Giles' Cathedral and Palace of Holyroodhouse. Princes Street Gardens and Greyfriars Kirk are also within 2 mi (3 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

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24 Royal Terrace Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 345 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dushan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 Royal Terrace is a gorgeous, unique hotel with an extensive art collection. It is a small boutique lodging with a family atmosphere, and the staff is always ready to help. Breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. When we were leaving, it was like parting with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consistently good

Always great staying here. My favourite Edinburgh hotel. Staff are all so welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

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

Thomas

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

Richard

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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comortable place to be

Outstanding intimate service, Personable, attentive (without being obsequious) just a lovely place to stay for multiple nights in a Playfair designed terrace of Edinburgh
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot say enough about 24 Royal Terrace. From the moment we walked in (after a previous week of travel) to the last minute, we were amazed. The decor is outstanding and intriguing. The staff are on top of everything and go out of their way to answer questions, provide advice or simply share their knowledge and experience. A bonus was the whiskey tasting and expertise! Jonathan and Marinella were so happy to chat and share their wealth of knowledge, and went above and beyond to make the stay so wonderful. This establishment and it's staff are a hidden gem. Adriene was available each evening for a nightcap or a chat, and Naomi. and the lovely darlin' Katie were kind and as sweet as could be. I was so emotional entering Scotland, as it's been a dream to visit my Granny's home land, and I was emotional leaving it as this hotel and people were more than we could have asked for. We will suggest 24 Royal to all our friends, and hope to be back to chat with Jonathan, Nella, Adrien, Naomi and sweet Katie again. Book it. You will have no regrets!! (yes - walking distance to many things, and hop on hop off, is just around the corner) The food was outstanding as well. Naomi was right, the eggs and water are the best in Scotland!
Entrance tile with inlaid Dram
Towser the cat. (ask anyone about him)
Night art - ask Adriane
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Beautiful building and exceptionally comfy bed after exploring the city. Great location as only 5 mins from bars and restaurants. Near Playhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very lovely. The staff are great. Our room was huge, had everything we needed. The decor is very eclectic. It was a bit loud for me, but it’s fun. The street itself is very quiet, but it’s a less than 10 minute walk to restaurants, a small market, etc. It was chilly when we were there, so we didn’t get to enjoy the garden, but it’s a really nice space. The stairs are a lot, so if you have mobility issues, you need to check with them first. Also, it’s an old (but well maintained) house, so have appropriate expectations. The cleaning staff was really loud in the hallway in the morning. I also didn’t see evidence of them ever refreshing our room in the three days we were there. I assume if I asked for it though it would have been done. They were very accommodating. It is a great alternative to corporate hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a great vibe and service. The room was huge and included a bath tub, which is hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on top of a very nice condition. Owner and staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious but pricy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were obsessed with this hotel. It was so pretty and eclectic inside, great art and decor in the rooms. Staff was so nice and the breakfast was to die for. We did a very impromptu whisky tasting and learned a lot- it was better than the whisky tour we did earlier in the week. We were sad to go and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superhärligt ställe i lugna omgivningar men promenadavstånd till allt man vill se och göra.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Outstanding apartment. Comfy bed, large bathroom with great shower and tub. Lots of artwork around. Excellent location close to stores and restaurants and the Picardy Place tram stop. Would definitely stay here again if visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

We loved 24 Royal Terrace. The staff were all very helpful, the breakfast was excellent and the location was perfect - right next to Calton Hill. We walked everywhere. Our room (number 2) was huge! The bathtub was huge! We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant with a great breakfast. Rooms have high ceilings and overlook trees on a quiet majestic street. Very friendly staff and a large art collection to admire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 Royal Terrace was a charming boutique hotel! So cute and easily accessible to the Edinburg airport tram. Our room was on the top floor, 61 steps up with no lift, but the staff kindly carried up all of our luggage. The staff was extremely wonderful and helpful in every way! Loved this treasure of a hotel in Edinburg!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Quiet, lovely location. Friendly staff. Looking forward to staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Only feedback would be the glass sliding doors to the toilet mean zero privacy as a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding boutique hotel in all ways imaginable. All members of the staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for a week’s exploration of Edinburgh.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025