House of Gods Royal Mile Edinburgh is a 4-star hotel at 233 Cowgate, with a bar, a nightclub and 24-hour reception. It suits you if you go out at night and want to walk back to the hotel.
Location and getting around
St Giles’ Cathedral, the National Museum of Scotland and Waverley station are about a 5-minute walk away. Calton Hill, Princes Street and the Grassmarket are about 10 minutes away. Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are about 15 minutes each, in opposite directions. According to the property, the Edinburgh Playhouse is also nearby.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free.
The building has its own bar and nightclub, and room service if you would rather not go down. Breakfast is continental or from the menu. Reception is open 24 hours, which is practical if you get back in the small hours or arrive on the last train.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel with friends and want a hotel with nightlife inside.
- Practical if you arrive by train at Waverley and want to walk very little.
- Ideal if you want to see the Royal Mile and Holyrood without taking transport.
Good to know
You can arrive from 15:00 to 00:00; check-out is until 11:00. There is a nightclub in the building itself: if music bothers you, ask about the location of your room. The address is on Cowgate, not on the Royal Mile, even though the name includes it. Parking is not listed. For more options, see 4-star hotels.