- Relax, recuperate and re-energise in the centre of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read, nap and sleep in the incredibly comfortable British King beds.
- We offer two comfortable rooms in the guest-wing of our Penthouse with a host of features including flat screen TVs, in-room fridges and wireless broadband access as standard.
- This is as central as it gets. We are situated less than 0.3 miles from Central (Waverley) Station, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral, University of Edinburgh and tram/buses to Edinburgh Airport.
- This is one of the very few Bed and Breakfasts in central Edinburgh with parking spaces (available between October and May).
- Enjoy wonderful architecture, built during the reign of George I and completed in 1727.
as central as it gets
Located between the Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens, this Bed & Breakfast is in the ideal location for exploring UNESCO’s Old Town and New Town world heritage sites.
It’s an easy 5 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle and Scotland’s other most visited attractions. Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament are just 10 minutes. And we’re close to Calton Hill and Arthurs Seat. It’s easy to visit Rosslyn Chapel and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Then again, you might not want to leave the neighborhood at all… Here’s a very incomplete list of spots within 0.5km of our penthouse home:
Foodie Heaven:
The Witchery, Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF
Castle Terrace, 33/35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL
Howies, 10-14 Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2HG
Ondine Restaurant, 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD
The Outsider, 15 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EE
Elephant House, 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN
Whiski Rooms, 4-7 North Bank Street, Edinburgh EH1 2LP
The Devil’s Advocate, 9 Advocate’s Close, Edinburgh EH1 1ND
Michael Neave, 21 Old Fishmarket Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1RW
… the list goes on – and seems to grow daily!
Shopping:
Jenners, 48 Princes Street, EH2 2YJ
Harvey Nichols, 30-34 St Andrews Square, EH2 2AD
Romanes and Patterson, 62 Princes Street, EH2 2DF
Blackwells book shop, 53-62 South Bridge, EH1 1YS
Post Office, 3 Waverley Bridge, EH1 1BQ
Attractions :
National Museum of Scotland (for Dolly the Sheep)
Scott Monument (the best panoramic views of the City)
National Galleries (with lots of fine art)
St Giles’ Cathedral (the interior is stunning)
Portrait Gallery (portraits, photos and much more)
Paull (en suite)
Bedroom
This is a generous size, there is real oak flooring and the walls are white in colour. The bed is a US Queen-size (British Kingsize), complete with a very comfortable 30cm deep pocket-sprung mattress. Then there is the bedding, it’s 100% cotton with a 400 thread count. Not forgetting the tartan armchair, customised desk, digital (silent) fridge, six plug sockets, three usb ports, space for hanging clothes, coffee, a choice of six teas and radiator with thermostat. You will have one window and two timber shutters – great for keeping the light and sound out. The bedroom measures 15 ft x 11.2 ft (13.2 sq metres), the bed is 7 ft x 5.2 ft (2.1 metres x 1.6 metres) and the mattress measures 1 ft (30cm) deep.
Bathroom
It’s private and it’s ensuite too. The bathroom comes complete with a walk-in shower. There are two 100% cotton towels and one face for each of two guests. The heated towel rail will keep the towels dry and toasty. Liquid soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner are there too. The bathroom measures 8.5ft x 6ft (4.7 sq metres).
Cleanliness
Before you check-in, we will make the penthouse super, super clean, put a freshly ironed sheet and duvet cover on your bed, stock the bathroom with soft, fluffy towels, make sure there are a few starter ideas for snacks and hot drinks, and leave toiletries in the bathroom too.
Breakfast
We offer a complimentary continental breakfast. There is a choice of four cereals, three fruits, yogurts, tea and coffee. If you have food allergies, then please do let me know a few days before you check-in.
Freebies
All of these are offered, free-of-charge ! Wifi. Breakfast with a choice of four cereals, three fruit, yogurts, tea and coffee. Six teas and coffee in your bedroom. Use of two washers and four dryers, located on the third floor of the building and available on a first come first served basis. Our recommendations on the best places to visit and where to eat in Edinburgh.
Penthouse
This one of two guest rooms room available Located on the 9th floor, this property is the former home of Paull & Williamsons LLP, a firm of Solicitors headquartered in Aberdeen.
Friendliness
We are very friendly people. However, the building is not pet-friendly. The property is not accessible for people with mobility problems. It is not children-friendly either.