Crescent House

4.0 star property
Georgian guesthouse with free breakfast and spa services

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Free daily continental breakfast
Heriot Suite
Experience upscale comfort at Crescent House, where modern luxury meets tranquility. Unwind in the garden or explore the art gallery on site, then treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or enjoy continental breakfast and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €355
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Room options

Calton Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Pentland Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Heriot Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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Claremont Cres, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4HX

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princes Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spitaki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Di Giorgio Caffe & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ice Angels - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bearded Baker - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Crescent House

Upscale guest house located near Royal Botanic Garden with rooms renovated in 2024
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St James Quarter, Crescent House provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and wedding services
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and a computer station
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as perks such as free WiFi and printers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free weights and workout equipment
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 15 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle tours
  • Library
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1823
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weights
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per night(1969 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number EH-70834-P
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
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Crescent House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crescent House?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crescent House on 25 Sept 2025 start from €355.43, excluding 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 Crescent House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crescent House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crescent House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Crescent House located?

Located in Broughton, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Garden and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. St James Quarter and Princes Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 18 minutes.

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