Located near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Parliament House Hotel offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services, a cozy bar, and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of luggage storage and meeting rooms or take in the sights at nearby St. Giles' Cathedral.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 28 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 18 min walk
Restaurants
Wingstop - 5 min walk
Society Bar & Kitchen - 3 min walk
John Lewis Cafe - 3 min walk
Salerno Pizza - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
About this property
Parliament House Hotel
Parliament House Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available daily. Also, Royal Mile and George Street are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and central location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
53 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 per person
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Parliament House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Parliament House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Parliament House Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Parliament House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Parliament House Hotel like?
Parliament House Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 9 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Reviews
Reviews
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, good, excellent, and delicious with a vast choice of options. (31 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2026
Very lovely staff, great location, very traditional but absolutely comfortable, clean, and charming in every way.
Eric
Eric, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 20, 2026
good location. very central.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2026
Perfect location. Easy 1in walk from Waverley station. 5min to playhouse theatre.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2026
Generous cooked breakfast with lots of choice.Hotel very central but quiet area.the room was clean and tidy
Ann
Ann, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Beautifully designed, small traditional hotel - very Scottish! Everything was spotlessly clean, huge comfy bed and delicious home made biscuits in the room. Lovely stay
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2026
Nice hotel , friendly staff , clean , good location
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2026
Very large and comfortable room. Bed was amazing. Great location.
Our room overlooked building site which may be noisy weekdays.
Anji
Anji, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2026
clean, comfortable and silent.
minttu
minttu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
Very clean, calm and cosy place. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Olivier
Olivier, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Great room, great location. Really helpful and friendly staff. Good value
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
The whole experience from the staff to the beautiful room the whole thing was incredible.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2025
Good location, clean room, quiet hotel.
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
Fantastic stay
Friendly staff
Helpful
Great location to the city
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 24, 2025
Very clean and staff so helpful.
William
William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2025
Cosy hotel ideal location
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
Room very nice staff very good
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2025
Everywhere was spotlessly clean & the staff were lovely.
Beverly
Beverly, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2025
Friendly staff. Very comfortable bed.
Claire
Claire, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Friendly welcome. Lovely warm cosy reception area. Room very clean spacious and comfortable. Near to Rail Station and shopping area. Would recommend.
Dot
Dot, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2025
The room was perfect and all the staff were very helpful and friendly
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Spotless room , epic shower , beds comfortable, nice quiet area but close to princes street
paula
paula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Perfect location, room very comfortable and recently refurbished. Clean throughout hotel. Did not have breakfast.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
Ideal location,short walk from Waverley Train Station.
Situated on a quiet side street,
Would definately stay again.
Nev
Nev, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
The staff were lovely and very welcoming! The room was also very clean. Great location
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
Great location from train station,
Friendly staff.
Spotlessly clean
Plenty of choices for breakfast
A great hotel,i would stay again,and would recommend.