Experience upscale comfort at Crescent House, where modern luxury meets tranquility. Unwind in the garden or explore the art gallery on site, then treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or enjoy continental breakfast and high-speed WiFi.
Located in Broughton, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Crescent House is near the airport and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit St James Quarter and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Royal Botanic Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Upscale guesthouse located near Royal Botanic Garden with rooms renovated in 2024
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St James Quarter, Crescent House provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
Meeting rooms, wedding services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and printers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Free weights and workout equipment
Heated floors, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs
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
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Sports massages
Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in public areas
High-pile carpet in room
No elevator
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
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3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Built in 1823
Communal living room
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby
Georgian architecture
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
Reception hall
Renovated guestrooms - January 2024
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not 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
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)
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
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
Property Registration Number EH-70834-F
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from 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
Is Crescent House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Crescent House?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Crescent House located?
Located in Broughton, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Garden and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. St James Quarter and Princes Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 18 minutes.
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Reviews
Crescent House Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We had a wonderful stay in Crescent House. Paul and Michael were wonderful hosts. They were so friendly and welcoming and breakfast was amazing! Thank you
The hosts are so kind and generous with their time and knowledge. Every suggestion for food, experiences and walks were perfect. You will not find a better spot.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
23 September 2025
Excellent in every way.
Wonderful accommodation. Made to feel very welcome. Cannot recommend too highly. Quiet location in New Town and very convenient for all Edinburgh attractions.
My husband and I stayed for 2 nights at Crescent House and from the moment we arrived we were greeted with warm smiles and beautiful decor. Every room is spectacular with art from one of the owners, Micheal. The warm hospitality and communications from Paul and Micheal made us feel at home. Breakfast is a feast and lovingly prepared. The house is walking distance to the main attractions of Edinbough. We highly recommend the Crescent House to anyone seeking a beautiful, comfortable, luxurious home for your next stay.
All other reviews have lovingly described how special it is to stay at the gorgeous Crescent House with Paul and Michael. I absolutely agree and if you’re lucky enough to find an available room book it now! The opportunity to spend time with our hosts and share their Georgian home for a few days certainly elevated our experience in Edinburgh. I thank them for shaping these vacation memories that we’ll hold on to for a long while.
What a truly amazing stay at Crescent House! Paul and Michael knocked me out with their extraordinary hospitality, sumptuous breakfasts, and their fabulous art galleries. I could not have found a more spectacular setting, or more generous hosts. I will definitely return to my new home base in Edinburgh!
Great quiet location, but still very convenient to attractions. Immaculately restored Georgian house. Tastefully decorated with one of the owner's artwork. Michael and Paul are wonderful hosts, and recommend great local pubs and restaurants to visit. When we return to Edinburgh, we definitely plan to stay here again.
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!
This is a gem of a Bed and Breakfast that I am so happy to have discovered. It is run by two amazing gentlemen that pay so much attention to detail, it was hard to keep track of all they did for us.
My adult son and I spent three days in Edinburgh and we stayed with Mike and Paul in their B&B. We had a very comfortable room, a bathroom attached and easy access to a shower downstairs as well.
The house is amazing. It’s spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated, mostly with Mike’s art. The breakfast is tailored, huge and very good. We had a lot of great conversations with the hosts and also got to meet some of their friends. Everyone is so friendly and thoughtful, I feel like making another trip to Edinburgh and staying at Crescent House soon.
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.
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 !
I can warmly recommend Cresent House. Rooms are beautiful, breakfast is delicious and the owners very friendly and helpful. Location is good as it is close to city center as well as landscape sights like the gardens. We sure enjoyed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paul and Michael are the most wonderful and outstanding hosts we have ever had. They made us feel at home, prepared a wonderful Bouddha breakfast every morning in their superbe kitchen, delighting us with a different decor every morning, many delicacies and engaging in very interesting conversation. They were very attentive to every detail and to our every need and always ready to give plenty of recommendations to enjoy our visit. The house is gorgeous, very stylish and displaying Michael’s very original and expressive paintings. The bedroom, being the smallest of the three in the house, was spacious enough, neat and stylish, very comfy bed, elegant and well equipped bathroom. The location is perfect, in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to everything in town. We have come several times to Edinburgh and we can say without a doubt the Crescent House is definitely the best b&b in this lovely city. We would love to come back!
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.
H
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather
23 May 2024
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
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!
Astounding accommodation in a realty beautiful Georgian building
Paul and Michael are incredible hosts, making us feel completely at home.
Perfect accommodation for Edinburgh
We had a lovely time at Crescent House. Our hosts were so attentive to every detail. The house is gorgeous and spotless, and the breakfast was generous and delicious.