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Terrace Hotel

Stay at Terrace Hotel in Edinburgh’s refined Royal Terrace area. Enjoy free Scottish breakfast, Wi-Fi, and easy access to Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse.

37 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AH, United Kingdom View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 313 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Kid-friendly Smoke-free
What recent guests emphasize

Charming Georgian townhouse with attentive service

Visitors highlight the hotel's traditional character, friendly staff, and convenient location near Edinburgh’s top sights. The breakfast service and room cleanliness draw consistent praise, while some note the absence of cooked breakfast and modern amenities.

Guests often praise

  • The hotel's charming Georgian architecture and well-preserved original features.
  • Spotlessly clean and spacious rooms with good natural light and quiet garden or city views.
  • Friendly, welcoming, and accommodating staff who provide personalized attention.
  • Complimentary breakfast delivered to rooms, featuring a variety of cold items.
  • Peaceful location in a refined neighborhood within walking distance of Edinburgh's old town.

Worth knowing

  • Breakfast is a cold selection delivered to the door; no hot or cooked breakfast is available on site.
  • The hotel has no air conditioning, pool, or free parking; some parking available at limited times.
  • The building is historic and slightly dated, which some may find charming while others might expect more modern facilities.
  • Located about a 15-30 minute walk from the train station and city center attractions.
  • No airport shuttle, fitness center, or pet-friendly options are offered.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a peaceful, traditional stay in a stylish Georgian townhouse.
  • Guests who value friendly, personal service and a quiet neighborhood atmosphere.
  • Visitors interested in exploring Edinburgh’s historic sites on foot.
  • Those who prefer a simple, clean room with free Wi-Fi and a convenient breakfast option.
  • Anyone wanting a kid-friendly, smoke-free environment without reliance on modern hotel amenities.
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About this property

Welcome to Terrace Hotel

Terrace Hotel is housed in a Georgian townhouse located on Royal Terrace in Edinburgh, offering a traditional setting with rooms that retain many original features and high ceilings. The accommodations focus on simplicity and comfort rather than modern luxury, with clean, well-decorated spaces and some rooms providing peaceful views of Calton Hill or the surrounding gardens. While air conditioning and other typical hotel amenities are not available, the hotel delivers a free full Scottish breakfast and free Wi-Fi to guests.

Guests appreciate the quiet and refined neighborhood, which combines elegant Georgian architecture with nearby trendy bars and access to popular shopping areas on Princes and George streets. The location is about a 15–30 minute walk from central hubs like the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, making it suitable for visitors who prefer a tranquil base within reach of the city’s main attractions. Feedback highlights the friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, although breakfast consists of cold items delivered to rooms rather than a hot cooked option.

While the hotel does not provide parking, an airport shuttle, fitness center, or pool facilities, it is kid-friendly and smoke-free, fitting guests looking for a straightforward stay in a historic setting. The absence of air conditioning and pet accommodations may limit options for some travelers. Overall, the Terrace Hotel suits those who appreciate traditional charm and a quiet location with easy access to Edinburgh’s cultural landmarks and city life.

Nearby sights include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the bustling Royal Mile, all easily reachable for sightseeing. Multiple other hotels are located within close proximity, offering visitors alternative accommodations while allowing easy access to the same refined area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Free parking
Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RO
Roisin O'Dea Apr 17, 2026
10

Excellent value! Beautiful hotel- the rooms have high ceilings and a lot of the original features still intact. It is spotlessly clean. The team are friendly and pleasant. Breakfast is a nice little added extra- no hot breakfast available but plenty of options near by if that’s what you want.

GB
Giuseppe Bettoni Mar 13, 2026
10

it is a special place for me. run by an elderly couple, now they bring you breakfast from outside, you order what you want. but other than that the rooms are perfect, spotless, well decorated, with gorgeous curtains and great bed linen. in reality you lack nothing, a hotel from another time. take a room with a view behind, on Calton hill, it will be even more peaceful. it's true it's a mile and a half from the royal mile, but you'll be so comfortable staying there you won't regret it. don't miss it.

AH
Aimee Holland Mar 10, 2026
10

About a 20-30 minute walk to the train station and old town. Hostess is very welcoming and understandable. Our room was massive with plenty of light! Very clean hotel. Cold breakfast items delivered to your door daily!

CR
Chris R Feb 26, 2026
10

Really liked our 3 nt stay here. The place is dated but that adds to the charm of it. The location is really good and only a short walk to the centre of town. Breakfast is available (not a cooked breakfast) but you can get cereals, bars, smoothies and other small items up to 15 items per person delivered to your door each morning using a tick sheet you leave downstairs with coffee available downstairs. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy staying here again.

MB
Miklós Bukva Feb 15, 2026
10

I really liked the location, the very nice staff, how clean was our room, and the way that the breakfast was provided for us. We fell in love with our room, a garden view, birds and seagulls' songs and a glance at Holyrood Park. A really REALLY BIG thanks to them for the really really early breakfast that we got because we needed it before 6 am. <3

AT
Andrew Taylor Feb 13, 2026
8.0

Fine bit of architecture and very friendly staff. We had a room way up at the top, which gave us fine early morning views. We knew about the breakfast arrangements in advance, but still found that experience a bit weird.....a hangover from covid days, perhaps. Great location and free parking at certain times.

DF
Drew Flatley Feb 07, 2026
8.0

Stayed in a basic attic room. Nice thing about the top floor was you didn’t have to worry about people walking above you as the floors sounded like you could hear easily from the floor above. The room actually had two skylights, which I thought I wasn’t even going to get a window so that was a plus. Clean rooms, simple breakfast offered, decent wifi. They were very flexible with an early check in and accommodating as well. In a quiet neighborhood, not too much around other than a park and residential buildings. Small neighborhood down the road and about a 20min walk to the center or the train/bus stations

IC
Ignacio Cabeza Jan 03, 2026
10

I can’t recommend this place enough. The location is superb, you’re just 15’ walk from downtown, and at the same time you’re in a very quiet and posh area. We felt very safe in the neighborhood. The breakfast it’s delivered to your door every night so you can have it in the morning in your room. It’s non cooked food, so you have pastries, bread and butter, yogurt and juice; that kind of stuff. The staff is super friendly, we met the owner Michael who kindly asked us if we could play the piano (located in the ball room in the ground floor), so we enjoyed the moment with him. They also have a nice dinner room, where you can bring your own food and eat there. There is a small fridge and a microwave.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Terrace Hotel

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Refined area with trendy bars & Georgian architecture, plus shopping on Princes & George streets.

  • Edinburgh Waverley 18 min Walk
  • Haymarket 44 min Walk
  • Carlton Terrace Brae 4 min Walk
  • Edinburgh Airport 31 min Car · 50 min Transit
  • Glasgow Airport 1 hr 26 Car · 1 hr 50 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

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