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First Holyrood House

4.0 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Royal Mile

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Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)
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Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, First Holyrood House provides a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

First Holyrood House

Vacation home with kitchen, near Royal Mile
This smoke-free vacation home features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms and provides free WiFi and free wired Internet. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave.
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer all-in-one washer/dryers and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

First Holyrood House EDINBURGH
First Holyrood House Private vacation home
First Holyrood House Private vacation home EDINBURGH

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this vacation home. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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8 Abbeyhill Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8DZ

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill which includes heritage architecture, a monument and hiking or walking
    Calton Hill
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holyrood Palace and Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    14 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marriott Executive Lounge
    7 min walk
  • The Cafe at the Palace
    4 min walk
  • Tolbooth Tavern
    7 min walk
  • Mackays On The Mile
    8 min walk
  • Santu Coffee
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is First Holyrood House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at First Holyrood House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at First Holyrood House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is First Holyrood House located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Scottish Parliament, Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

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First Holyrood House Reviews

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8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025