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Crescent House

4.0 star property
4-star Georgian guest house near Royal Botanic Garden

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Coffee service
Printers
Exterior
Heriot Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Claremont Cres, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4HX
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Calton Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Calton Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pentland Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Pentland Suite

  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Heriot Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Heriot Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bonnington guesthouse, you'll find Royal Botanic Garden and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. St James Quarter and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princes Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Crescent House

4-star Georgian guest house near Royal Botanic Garden
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Crescent House. The guesthouse can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Edinburgh guesthouse.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1823
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Crescent House offers 3 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)).

Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and printers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2024.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian

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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 transportation

  • 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/truck 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number EH-70834-P

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at 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

How close is Crescent House to the airport?

Crescent House is 9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crescent House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crescent House.

How close is Crescent House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.4 mi (22-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.8 mi (41-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crescent House offer free breakfast?

Crescent House offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Crescent House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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.

Is there free parking at Crescent House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Crescent House have a pool?

Crescent House does not have a pool.

Does Crescent House have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Crescent House to downtown Edinburgh?

Crescent House is 0.7 mi away from Edinburgh.

Crescent House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Our hosts were so welcoming and easy to chat to. The bedroom was immaculate and they had thought about every detail. Delicious breakfast. Stylish surroundings. Ten out of ten!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott j crowe

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

The best Guest House we have ever stayed in!

Quite simply the best Guest House we have ever stayed in! Paul and Mike are so nice and so eager to ensure you have a great stay, they leave no stone unturned. Firstly the property - beautifully renovated, in a popular area of Edinburgh, an easy 10min walk to Princess Street or St James's Quarter. The property in beautifully appointed, with so many quirky and interesting areas to look at and enjoy. The co-owner (Mike's) own Art decorates much of the wall space and it makes for a very personal, intimate and interesting environment. The guys have thought of everything, they really do want you to have an amazing stay. Everything you would expect is there and they have skimped on nothing, everything is top quality - the furnishings, the food, the décor, the finishings. The public space for relaxing is so nicely laid out, with beautiful art, lots of books, games, space to relax, music to listen to or even a free massage chair! (which I used!) If the property is amazing, the service is even better. It is so personal. From the messages prior to arrival to ensure they knew who we were and what we might need, to the welcome drinks & tour on arrival or the breakfasts, personalised to meet your tastes (I am veggie, my wife is pescetarian). I truly believe this place has everything you would want or need for a wonderful stay. I also believe that if anything was missing that one of the guys would do whatever they could to find whatever you needed. Our new favourite getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Fabulous!

The hotel is beautifully presented inside and outside - candles and soft music greet you on arrival in the evening. The rooms are beautiful, with modern and spacious bathrooms and every need catered for. The breakfast is delicious and our hosts served all the drinks whilst we enjoyed the freshly prepared food in the large modern kitchen with amazing views. Cannot recommend highly enough to anyone visiting Edinburgh and looking for high end accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful house, very welcoming hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful stay! We absolutely loved our time in Edinburgh and Crescent House was the perfect base for us. Paul & Michael were outstanding hosts who blew us away with their generous hospitality. They proved to be a wealth of local knowledge and were able to help us make the most of our limited time. Crescent House is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

H

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

Fabulous place to stay !!

An amazing stay. Absolutely beautiful house with a wonderful interior decor and welcoming atmosphere. You instantly feel at home and relaxed. Michael and Paul are so hospitable and friendly, they ensure all your needs are met and create such a personal touch. Breakfast is delicious and again they ensure any dietary requirements are catered for so you have everything you need. We had a short stay but it was perfect could not have asked for anything more except to stay longer !! The house is also in perfect walking distance to city centre and botanical gardens plus other facilities that you need when in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This was our first stay in a guest house and it far exceeded our expectations. The house is spectacular. The interior design is exceptional. We were made to feel very welcome and comfortable for our whole visit. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts Paul and Mike. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. The breakfast that was provided was delicious with so many choices and all very high quality. Paul and Mike are a wealth of knowledge about dining in and around the area, and gave us much guidance about how to get where we needed to go. They also provided us with help on sightseeing and local knowledge and were always happy just to chat with us in general and showed interest in who we were and what we were up to. Mikes art also gave us much to look at while wandering about the house. Not much around Edinburgh is out of walking distance. We will not hesitate to come back to enjoy their amazing hospitality again when we visit Edinburgh next. Thank you. Mark and Heather
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

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

Outstanding Accomodation

This is an outstanding home with many comforts and the hosts are the most welcoming and genuinely lovely people who couldn’t do enough to ensure we have a memorable stay. Would highly recommend this venue if you are planning a trip to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paul and Michael were amazing hosts. They were super helpful and accommodating. During our stay we weren’t going to be able to make breakfast one of the days and they made us a to-go packed breakfast which really shows how they go above and beyond. The rooms were also super nice and the breakfast was good and fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Boutique Hotel / Art Gallery

This boutique hotel has to be seen to be believed, a mix of Georgian Hotel and an Art Gallary. Paul and Michael will do anything to help you have a fabulous stay. Great location too. Would completely recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay at Crescent House and the hosts were most hospitable. We would highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful Georgian property owned by a fantastic couple. Paul and Michael make you feel very welcome and are very gracious hosts with nothing being too much trouble. The rooms, as well as the rest of the house, are immaculate and I would highly recommend Crescent House.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Unique luxury with unparalleled hospitality

We had the best three night stay at Crescent House thanks to the superb hosts Paul and Michael. The breakfasts were delicious, the rooms were comfortable, stylish and spotless and the many personal recommendations really made our trip special. This accommodation is truly unique thanks to the incredible art and the welcoming ambience. If you are going to Edinburgh, stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What did we like? Everything. Genuinely hospitable hosts, who had put considerable thought and effort into every detail, to ensure their guests have the best possible experience of Edinburgh. Struggling for superlatives. What didn't we like? Having to leave. Excellent - book it now!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

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

Beautiful, quiet and better than expected.

Beautiful, quiet and better than expected. The hosts (Paul and Michael) are wonderful! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qu

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

Fabulous stay at beautiful Georgian house

Had the best experience at this place. Gorgeous decor of the house really elevates the whole stay, and the Buddha breakfast is such a nice treat to start off the day. Paul and Mike run this place so well and took such great care of us. Giving us personalized recommendations and make me and my mum’s stay here the highlight of her 3 weeks trip. Would definitely highly recommend and I look forward to staying here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paul and Michael are fantastic hosts! Wonderful conversation, readily available, and very gracious about sharing some local recommendations. The venue is a beautiful, historic townhouse and easily walkable to downtown Edinburgh. Would absolutely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Astounding accommodation in a realty beautiful Georgian building Paul and Michael are incredible hosts, making us feel completely at home. Perfect accommodation for Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
The property, “The Crescent Hotel” was very inviting. I especially liked the art and the furnishings. Additionally, the location was good because it allowed visitors to explore a more trendy area in Edinburgh - lots of restaurants, shops, and galleries. The hosts were very helpful and gracious!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo, MCLEAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a word, Crescent House was splendid. The place is impeccable, very comfortable, beautifully decorated, and the owners are great hosts. We spent five days during the Edinburgh Festivals and it felt like an oasis away from the crowds, but close enough to take a good walk into the action of the city. Highly recomended. We are experienced travelers and I can tell you this place is really a gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023