24 Royal Terrace Hotel

I stayed for 4 nights at the beginning of November and loved everything about this hotel. It was cosy, intimate and chic. The beautiful artworks adorning the walls throughout this beautiful old townhouse lifted the spirits and made my climb to my top floor room a wonderful experience instead of the onerous trek it could have been! Yes, you have to be fit to get up to the top floor ( no lift in this old townhouse) but I have to say that the staff go out of their way to be helpful in carrying luggage and bags for you. A big shout out to Max in this respect, he was also so friendly and welcoming. My double room was absolutely stunning, so spacious and beautifully furnished, ( complete with my own artworks! ) with every little luxury offered. It was a joy to return to after a day’s full sightseeing. I took the option of a cooked breakfast. There is an extensive menu and breakfast is freshly cooked and was absolutely delicious. Served by lovely friendly staff in the exquisitely decorated and sumptuous bar/ dining room it got the day off to the best start! Great location, only 10 minutes up to Waverley station and Princess Street. Lots of main sights are within walking distance, with Carlton Hill being just behind the hotel. I would definitely love to come back to 24 Royal Terrace on another Edinburgh trip.

We have just returned back home from a 3-night long weekend here and honestly, this hotel gets it right on every level. It’s got that rare mix of personality and comfort, loads of art, loads of character and a proper boutique feel without trying too hard. Our room was spotless and comfortable, with a bed that actually lets you sleep properly. Everything felt well looked-after and the small touches made a difference, good toiletries, thoughtful details and a general sense that someone has taken pride in the place. The team were fantastic throughout the entire stay. Friendly, easy to talk to and genuinely helpful without ever being over the top. You feel looked after without feeling fussed over. Breakfast was excellent, generous portions, cooked well and a nice relaxed way to start the day. If you’re into your whisky, the lounge is worth a visit too; they clearly know what they’re talking about. A special mention to Peter, who was on duty when we got back in the evenings. He made the bar feel like our own little hideout, great drinks, great conversation and somehow the hours just disappeared. Top bloke and a real asset to the place Location is spot on. It’s a short walk to Calton Hill and close enough to wander into the city, but the street itself stays quiet enough for a proper night’s sleep. It’s an older building that’s all part of its charm. All in all, a brilliant stay. Zero complaints and definitely somewhere we would return to without hesitation.

Lovely comfortable welcoming small hotel. Easy 10 minute walk to centre. Room spacious and all facilities we wanted. Comfortable bed on nice quiet road. Amazing selection of original artwork up the 3 floor staircase, and also in the bedrooms. Didn't get a chance to experience the Whisky tasting bar but it looked lovely. The other room for breakfast is bright and cheery. The breakfast is lovely, great choice and staff are very efficient and friendly.

Just arrived home after spending 3 nights here. A fantastic hotel, the whole team were an absolute pleasure. The art work that adornes the walls is captivating. Our evenings were interesting talking the nights away with Peter. Highly recommended if you are looking for a true little gem of a hotel, breakfast is soooooo good as well 10/10

A really terrific, unique guesthouse with fantastic food, great ambiance, and outstanding staff. Art covers the walls (really interesting stuff, you can read about it), and rooms appear to each have a unique glass chandelier.||Room - clean, well appointed, all the amenities, comfortable bed, spacious bathroom and great shower||Food - Outstanding. Very high quality, large portions (ask for half sizes unless you're really hungry), lots of choices. Reasonably priced.||Staff - Amazing. Genuinely friendly, extremely helpful, with everything from additional service items, to food, to recommendations for restaurants and whisky, and help with transportation.

Can’t beat this place. The whisky tasting was absolutely legendary and set a really high bar for our whole trip. Location is great with only a 5 minute walk to Calton hill. The staff is extremely friendly, accommodating, and personable. The facility is clean, neat, and in good condition. The food was very delicious. My wife loved the porridge and I thoroughly enjoyed my first full Scottish breakfast. We also had the eggs Benedict and they were top notch. It’s a historic building so no elevator. Street parking is available but you may need to park 5 minutes down the road in a parking structure depending on timing.

This hotel is in a row of townhouses on a quieter street not far from many sites in Edinburgh. We did not partake in the breakfast so cannot comment on that but instead took the opportunity to walk to local coffee shops for a lighter breakfast along our sightseeing route. The hotel staff was very attentive and kind. The entire hotel and our room was well decorated with an eclectic mix of artwork that we enjoyed. The only negative was the lack of elevator/lift. There were 4 or 5 flights of stairs leading up to our room which was on the top floor so the climb up the steps after a day of walking around Edinburgh was a little much. However, we would still recommend this hotel for it's location, value and amenities.

My first visit to 24 Royal Terrace in early October & I enjoyed every minute of my four night stay in my Single Cosy Room with a garden view & so I had everything I love & needed & most certainly felt warm & cosy all the time I was there & since it was so peacefully quiet, I luxuriated in four nights of blissfully deep & uninterrupted sleep in a very warm & comfy bed & not forgetting efficient & easy to use shower facilities to get the day off to the cleanest & freshest of starts. Thanks to Bianca & Katie & yes indeed Katie, 24 Royal Terrace does do the very best breakfast in Edinburgh as you told me when I first arrived & so I've already booked a longer return visit & stay at 24 Royal Terrace for March 2026!!

This is a Royal gem...fantastic Art boutique hotel..walking distance to everywhere no need for taxi. Breakfast amazing and cocktail nightcap. Loved it!

Wonderful experience tonight at RT's bar at 24 Royal Terrace. The atmosphere at RT's was spot on with the perfect music (light & a little jazzy), perfect lighting and modern furnishings. We felt right at ease the moment we walked in. Our bar master, Robbey, effortlessly made suggestions that matched our tastes. We wanted a light accompaniment, so we chose smoked fishes and a cheese board. The caramelized onions on the cheese board were perfection. Robbey presented everything beautifully and answered our questions about local sights and dining. Later, when we asked about a drink he had prepared for another customer he was able to tell us all about it and even what year the drink was invented. If you want to go somewhere for professionally prepared drinks and relaxed surroundings, give 24 Royal Terrace a try. You won't be disappointed.

We loved this hotel! I honestly want to go back just to stay here again. The staff was unbelievable...from making it easy to leave our luggage prior to check in; to helping us with info on local sites, we always felt like they were going above and beyond. We stayed in one of the apartments, and it was perfect for our family of three. It had a great kitchenette that we did not make use of, but would be great for someone on a longer stay. We loved the decor and the bed was incredibly comfortable. I am a sucker for good hotel toiletries and this one completely hit it out of the park. Extra touches are so hard to come by these days, this place does it just right. Thanks for a great stay!

This is a really cute tiny Hotel about 20 minutes walk from Edinburgh City Centre. The staff is amazing and caring. RT Bar is great, delicious breakfast served there, worth the £9. The bartender from Bulgaria is entertaining and very interesting. The room was tiny (see below), but with lots of upscale touches inc. huge sat. TV, heated towel bar, stc. A couple of negatives. Nowhere on my reservation did it say there wasn't a lift. Thank goodness, I was only on the 2nd floor and the nice receptionist helped me with my crazy heavy baggage. The room I had was teensy- weensy-- it's worth getting a larger room even if you are alone. The room was the smallest I've ever stayed in, including hotels in New York! A final big negative for me--and it has nothing to do with the hotel--was that the RT is a 20 minutes walk from Edinburg Center, as noted above. There doesn't seem to be much around the hotel itself unfortunately and I felt a little out of it. If I were a romantic honeymoon couple, I might have been much happier away from the hustle-bustle. As it was however I like to be a little closer to the action when I'm traveling solo.