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5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House

Family-friendly holiday home in Edinburgh

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In Edinburgh's prestigious Hillside District, Top Hat House offers a luxurious retreat with its beautifully restored Georgian architecture and vibrant interiors. Enjoy state-of-the-art appliances, keyless entry, smart home features like one-touch lighting and fibre optic Wi-Fi throughout. Unwind in the delightful drawing room or cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House

Welcome to our first class five bedroom townhouse in the prestigious Hillside District of Edinburgh. Or as you can call it — home. Self-catered luxury in the heart of the city. We’re confident there’s no better way to stay in Scotland’s breathtaking capital.

Top Hat House is a listed Georgian building designed by the famous architect, William H Playfair. We have lovingly restored this quintessential New Town property into an immaculate home for hire. It’s a blissful blend of original elegance and all the comforts of modern living.

We wanted to create so much more than a place to rest your head. Top Hat House is somewhere you can live and breathe Edinburgh in total comfort and style. With fun, vibrant interiors, and state of the art appliances throughout, you can come and go, and only ever be pleased.

❏ Keyless entry
❏ Smart home
❏ Free fibre optic Wi-Fi throughout
❏ One-touch lighting for any mood
❏ Simple boost heating system

The Drawing room:- The perfect setting to be together as a group or while away the evening with a good book. Delightful details are everywhere in this communal space that’s drenched in natural light from its charming tall windows. The views out over the Royal Terrace Gardens are simply stunning.
The Kitchen:- is ideal for cooking up a storm while surrounded by great company. Amenities include boiling water tap, coffee machine, drinks fridge, television

All bedrooms are equipped with hairdyers, television, kingsize beds (or twin if required), and smart lighting. All have their own ensuite with the master bedroom boasting a self clean loo and free standing bath.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

PLEASE NOTE - Scottish Covid-guidelines are that no more than 6 from 2 different households can meet. Children under 12 are not included in the count.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spry - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafè Elmrow - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House located?

Located in Leith, this family-friendly Edinburgh holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 15 minutes. Balfour Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property in Fabulous Location

The property is even prettier in person! Check in was easy and communication with the owners was very thorough. The house is beautifully decorated with lots of natural light and in a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial golf trip in Scotland, honoring my father.

The lodging was at least as nice as advertised. Location was excellent in city center would definitely consider it again if I were traveling with a group requiring that many bedrooms and staying in Edinburgh.
Me, my five sons, my son-in-law, and my oldest grandson during a memorial golf trip in Scotland to honor my late father. This picture is taken at Muirfield, less than an hour from Top Hat House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay. Phenomenal location. Really incredible layout. Really responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible House and Location

Pristine house with high ceilings and 5 FULL bedrooms with attached master baths. The walls and doors are thick so you cannot hear the other guests — this was perfect for our group as we were aged 2-78 and everyone was on different sleep schedules. Multiple playgrounds, groceries, coffee shops, and restaurants within close walking distance. 2 minute walk to the airport tram. Perfect place for groups to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Hat

Lovely property. Nice touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What’s great property! Wow. Incredibly close to the main attractions, yet still quiet with accessible eateries and shopping. Across from Calton Hill and St. James Quarter. Plenty of space for 5 adults. En suites are a big bonus for privacy. Enjoyed the family areas to gather for a meal or movie, fireplace for mood. Will certainly visit this home again. Room downstairs avoided my in-laws from going up and down. Laundry/ extra downstairs toilet is spacious. Kitchen had the necessary to cook breakfast and dinners. Overall, a lovely property to admire and to recharge in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edinburgh luxury city break

A beautiful well-appointed house in a great location. Easy to walk around the city from here but bus and tram stops very nearby too. The house is gorgeous and felt like home the moment we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location. Even better accomodations. Excellent all around.

Excellent and just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The Top Hat House was great. Plenty of room for the 9 of us. Clean, comfortable and well located. Near restaurants. I would gladly stay here again if we return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A great place for family

We very much enjoyed our stay at Top Hat House. We were a family of 6 adults (3 couples) and one toddler, and the house was perfect for our needs. The layout is excellent, it is well-appointed, and it's in a great location for accessible sight-seeing but is also fairly quiet.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana D., Huntersville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for our family

We were traveling with extended family and for all nine of us this was a terrific place to stay. The house was roomy and well appointed. The location was excellent, within easy walking distance of major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Beautiful property, excellent location. We were a group of 5 siblings aged 60 to 75. We loved our stay here, everything about the house suited us well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow…Fantastic place!!

This is the Tophat place for a reason. Great location, great spacious house, great hosts. We had 9 of us there for almost a week; youngest was 17 oldest was 80. The five bedrooms each with on-suite bathrooms were tastefully decorated and well appointed. We all felt the hose offered all that we needed for our large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

This house exceeded all our expectations. Great location, easy parking, beautiful interiors, very spacious, well designed. Faultless. Accommodated 9 adults with ease, we felt we were in our own private hotel. thank you so much for letting us stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful townhouse

Our family of 7, three generations, thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was in a quiet neighborhood, lots of space for everyone and a terrific kitchen. Couldn’t have asked for anything better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, great location

Nine friends from London/Kent/Essex in Edinburgh for a few days to celebrate some milestone birthdays. So impressed with this beautiful house, and it was perfect for our needs. Also a great location, we were able to walk to Arthur's Seat in about 15 mins. Cheap Ubers in and out of the main centre for our nightly escapades.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canadian visitors

This is an amazing property, very comfortable and spacious ,great location,walking distance to restaurants, train and attractions. 3 days we're too short I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harry and Katie’s Wedding

We wanted our family to all be together to celebrate our sons wedding in Scotland. The Top Hat House worked at perfect. Easy walk to center of town the Tram and numerous restaurants. Great place to stay instead of a hotel Room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding stay

Our family stayed here for our daughters wedding . It was a lovely and spacious home to celebrate the special event. The owner , Jane, was very helpful when we contacted with a couple of queries. Would recommend it for a peaceful and elegant stay in the centre of the city.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Townhouse

This is a gorgeous, well appointed luxury property. There were a few things, like missing or burned out lightbulbs in some of the lamps in the bedrooms. But overall it's a great location and perfect for a large group.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hillside Crescent

Traveling w a big family is hard. But Hillside Crescent made our trip easy. We rent a lot of homes and I highly recommend this place. It’s location and size are incredible. We loved the short walk over the park to the city center. And everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful townhouse

Beautiful townhouse. There was enough room for all of us (10 people). Wish we could have stayed longer. It was a little challenging to find it initially. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Celebration

The Top Hat House is in an amazing Georgian tenement building in a lovely part of Edinburgh not too far from Princes Street. The accommodation is spacious, modern and stylish; which meant we could do Edinburgh in style. Perfect to see all the wonderful things that the City of Edinburgh has to offer. Would strongly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded our expectations!

The Top Hat was beautiful! The pictures did not do it justice! We had a group of 10 and the space was perfect! The location was ideal, we had everything we needed. Communication with the host could have been better however Jane indicated some difficulties with the vrbo app. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023