Simple and central, the Terrace Hotel is a 2-star hotel at number 37 Royal Terrace, on the slope of Calton Hill. It has reception open 24 hours and rooms with a private bathroom. It is a good fit if you want a practical base for sleeping and spending the day out.
Location and getting around
From the door, Calton Hill is about a 5-minute walk away. In about 10 minutes you reach the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and in about 15, Waverley station. You reach the Royal Mile and Princes Street in about 20 minutes; Edinburgh Castle in about 30.
According to the property, the Edinburgh Playhouse is about 500 metres away and the Festival Theatre 1.3 km.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are functional: a flat-screen TV, a kettle for tea or coffee, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. There is free wifi throughout the building.
It is not stated that there is breakfast, a restaurant or a bar, so the usual choice is to have breakfast at a café nearby.
Who it suits
- If you only need a room with your own bathroom and a good location.
- If you arrive at odd hours and want someone at reception.
- If you are going to a musical at the Playhouse.
Good to know
Tell the property your arrival time; check-in runs from 13:00 to 23:30. Check-out is early, between 07:00 and 10:00. To compare with other places in the same category, look at the 2-star hotels.