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24 Royal Terrace

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A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier above the bar. - 24 Royal Terrace (Edinburgh)
A marble-floored hallway with a reception desk, framed artwork, and a staircase. - 24 Royal Terrace (Edinburgh)
A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a large painting on the wall. - 24 Royal Terrace (Edinburgh)
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains. - 24 Royal Terrace (Edinburgh)
A building with a red door, numbered 24, and a sign for a gallery and bar gardens. - 24 Royal Terrace (Edinburgh)
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Palace of Holyroodhouse, 24 Royal Terrace provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, DinnaTell, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A neatly made bed with floral pillows, a patterned headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.

Executive Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a purple headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a floral wallpaper.

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall with a floral wallpaper.

Traditional Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A plush, dark-colored robe with the number "24" embroidered on it, laid over a bed with a colorful, striped pillow and a tufted headboard.

Large Double 3rd Floor (no lift)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, 24 Royal Terrace is near a train station. Palace of Holyroodhouse and Greyfriars Kirk are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Princes Street Gardens and Arthur's Seat. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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24 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5AH

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic castle surrounded by a well-maintained park, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    13 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Joker & the Thief
    9 min walk
  • NEM
    10 min walk
  • Regent Bar
    4 min walk
  • The Lantern Room
    7 min walk
  • Fortitude Coffee
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

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 elevator
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 24 Royal Terrace pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

24 Royal Terrace Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 353 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the breakfasts splendid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel - all the staff were so welcoming, helpful and warm. The vibrant art - historical dog portraits dominated during our stay - was a total delight, our room was so comfortable and beautiful, and the full breakfast was absolutely delicious. 10 out of 10 stars for this lovely hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st Class! Fabulous hotel with the most helpful, professional and friendly staff. The room was outstanding as was the breakfast. Ideal for exploring Edinburgh. We will be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotlessly clean room, friendly and helpful staff. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in, gorgeous property in a lovely location. One of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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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
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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
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cozy, lovely place to stay. Staffs here are all welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with amazing staff - if you get a chance to do the whiskey tasting with the whiskey guy I would really recommend! It is more than a hotel, it is a beautiful art gallery and secret bar that makes it worth while!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Thanks again.

Great location. The team are always so friendly and approachable. Amazing whisky bar!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley T

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
Verified review

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