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A Georgian
sanctuary in
the heart of Edinburgh.

Three exceptional suites, a curated art collection and an intimately hosted five-star experience moments from the Royal Mile.
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An intimate house,
quietly extraordinary.

Set behind a polished door on one of Edinburgh’s most handsome crescents, Crescent House is a lovingly restored Georgian townhouse reimagined as a five-star bed and breakfast for the modern traveller.

With only three suites, every stay is personal. Original fireplaces, hand-restored cornicing and a rotating private collection of contemporary Scottish art sit alongside deep baths, white cotton linen and a considered daily breakfast sourced from the city’s finest producers.

Whether you’ve come for the Festival, the galleries, the golf or simply to be quiet, the house is yours.

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THREE PRIVATE SUITES

Artisan Buddha Breakfast

Curated Art Collection

15 min from Royal Mile

Three distinct
characters

Each suite has been individually designed around the original bones of the house. You’ll find no two alike — only the same uncompromising comfort.
The signature suite

Heriot Suite

Our flagship suite with soaring Georgian ceilings, space to work or play and a curated private gallery of contemporary Scottish art.

From

£190

Per night

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Luxury Refined

Calton Suite

Our Calton suite with views of Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat and a curated private gallery of contemporary Scottish art.

From

£180

Per night

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A creative haven

Pentland Suite

With views towards the Fife Coastline and The Royal Botanic Gardens and a curated private gallery of contemporary Scottish art.

From

£160

Per night

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Artisan Buddha Breakfast

Scottish breakfast
Unhurried

Mornings at Crescent House begin with freshly baked pastries, freshly prepared fruit salad, Greek-style yogurt, a selection of Scottish and European cheeses and meats. We take care of all advised dietary needs.
  • Cold meats from around Europe
  • Scottish and European Jams and preserves
  • Selection of breads and our Scottish Crumpets
  • Fresh smoothies, juices, artisan loose-leaf teas and Columbian-roasted coffee
  • Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free always catered for
Edinbrugh

A City Of
festivals & fine things.

We are discreetly located moments from everything that makes Edinburgh memorable. Our concierge can organise whisky tastings, private gallery tours, tee times at Muirfield, or simply direct you to the best coffee on the street.

15 minutes on foot

The Royal Mile

Cobbled and medieval, linking Edinburgh Castle to the King’s official residence in Scotland, The Palace of Holyrood House.

15 minutes on foot

Dean Village

A pocket of riverside tranquillity that was once home to Edinburgh’s 19th-century millers.

15 minutes on foot

National Galleries

From Titian to Turner and to contemporary Scottish masters, all easily accessible.

Recognised Excellence

Four years of Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice.

We are quietly proud to have been honoured with Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award every year since 2022 — a recognition placing Crescent House amongst the top 10% of stays worldwide, as voted by the guests we cherish most.

Travellers’ Choice · 2023

Travellers’ Choice · 2024

Travellers’ Choice · 2025

Travellers’ Choice · 2026

Guest Words

Extraordinary From Door to Doorstep

Wonderful, Personal Experience

Another wonderful return trip. Staying with Paul & Mike gets better every time.

I defy any hotel or guest house in the country to give a more personal experience. These guys go out of their way to get to know you, understand what you’re looking for from your trip and deliver every time.

Scott and Mary – Dundee

March 2026

The best holiday in the last 10 years!

Crescent House is the best place to stay if you decide to come to Edinburgh for multiple reasons. The proximity to the center, within walking distance in just 10/15 minutes, the welcome that the house offers with its beautiful warm, comfortable rooms and with a spectacular view of the city, the quiet and beautiful residential district and last but not least, the extreme hospitality and care that Paul and Michael have for their guests. Not just hosts, but two people who love what they do and make it shine through in everything. The breakfast made by them every morning was for us the icing on the cake… we will remember this holiday forever.

Travellers From Tokyo

December 2025

From the Journal

Letters from the house