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5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House

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Front entrance looking through to the kitchen
Interior
Interior
Fully equipped kitchen
Beautiful seating for 10 guests

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Left bedroom

2 Single Beds

2nd right bedroom

1 King Bed

Ground floor

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second left bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

1st left bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd left bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd right bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House

Welcome to our first class five bedroom townhouse in the prestigious Hillside District of Edinburgh. Or as you can call it — home. Self-catered luxury in the heart of the city. We’re confident there’s no better way to stay in Scotland’s breathtaking capital.

Top Hat House is a listed Georgian building designed by the famous architect, William H Playfair. We have lovingly restored this quintessential New Town property into an immaculate home for hire. It’s a blissful blend of original elegance and all the comforts of modern living.

We wanted to create so much more than a place to rest your head. Top Hat House is somewhere you can live and breathe Edinburgh in total comfort and style. With fun, vibrant interiors, and state of the art appliances throughout, you can come and go, and only ever be pleased.

❏ Keyless entry
❏ Smart home
❏ Free fibre optic Wi-Fi throughout
❏ One-touch lighting for any mood
❏ Simple boost heating system

The Drawing room:- The perfect setting to be together as a group or while away the evening with a good book. Delightful details are everywhere in this communal space that’s drenched in natural light from its charming tall windows. The views out over the Royal Terrace Gardens are simply stunning.
The Kitchen:- is ideal for cooking up a storm while surrounded by great company. Amenities include boiling water tap, coffee machine, drinks fridge, television

All bedrooms are equipped with hairdyers, television, kingsize beds (or twin if required), and smart lighting. All have their own ensuite with the master bedroom boasting a self clean loo and free standing bath.


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Dryer
Parking available
Fireplace

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    Check in after 4:00 PM
    Check out before 11:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted
    PLEASE NOTE - Scottish Covid-guidelines are that no more than 6 from 2 different households can meet. Children under 12 are not included in the count.

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
    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
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

    About the area

    Edinburgh

    Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this holiday home. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
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    Edinburgh, Scotland

    What's nearby

    • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
    • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
    • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
    • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
    • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

    Getting around

    • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
    • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
    • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬5 min walk
    • ‪Valvona & Crolla - ‬5 min walk
    • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬4 min walk
    • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬4 min walk
    • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬4 min walk

    Frequently asked questions

    Is 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House located?

    Located in Leith, this family-friendly Edinburgh holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 15 minutes. Balfour Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
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    10/10

    Cleanliness

    9.4/10

    Amenities

    8.8/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    8.0/10

    Eco-friendliness

    9.8/10

    Check-in

    9.2/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Carolyn G.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Edinburgh luxury city break

    A beautiful well-appointed house in a great location. Easy to walk around the city from here but bus and tram stops very nearby too. The house is gorgeous and felt like home the moment we arrived.
    Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Fiona K.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Fantastic

    This house exceeded all our expectations. Great location, easy parking, beautiful interiors, very spacious, well designed. Faultless. Accommodated 9 adults with ease, we felt we were in our own private hotel. thank you so much for letting us stay.
    Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jacqueline A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful house, great location

    Nine friends from London/Kent/Essex in Edinburgh for a few days to celebrate some milestone birthdays. So impressed with this beautiful house, and it was perfect for our needs. Also a great location, we were able to walk to Arthur's Seat in about 15 mins. Cheap Ubers in and out of the main centre for our nightly escapades.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Diana F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great!

    Beautiful property, excellent location. We were a group of 5 siblings aged 60 to 75. We loved our stay here, everything about the house suited us well.
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Martin C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    50th Birthday Celebration

    The Top Hat House is in an amazing Georgian tenement building in a lovely part of Edinburgh not too far from Princes Street. The accommodation is spacious, modern and stylish; which meant we could do Edinburgh in style. Perfect to see all the wonderful things that the City of Edinburgh has to offer. Would strongly recommend it!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Alfred D.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wedding stay

    Our family stayed here for our daughters wedding . It was a lovely and spacious home to celebrate the special event. The owner , Jane, was very helpful when we contacted with a couple of queries. Would recommend it for a peaceful and elegant stay in the centre of the city.

    10/10 Excellent

    Richard C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great location and property

    We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Stunning Property

    We booked this property for the weekend of our wedding in Edinburgh. It was absolutely beautiful and the quality and style were absolutely out of this world. We were a be family of 9 and we were all delighted with our stay from the youngest to the oldest. On the Saturday morning we had make up artists, hairdressers, videographers and photographers in the apartment getting us ready for the wedding and they were are amazed at how beautiful this property was. We would not hesitate to recommend and we definitely want to come back again in the future. Thank you for making our stay in Edinburgh and our wedding so memorable, we had the most amazing experience.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Catherine C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Cannot fault this place

    Excellent accommodation, in walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s attractions. Lovely large lounge and kitchen and five large bedrooms all with an en-suite. Will definitely be back and will recommend to friends.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Steve B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful house, great location

    Amazing place, plenty of room and nicely located near the city-centre. We had a family get together with 4 adults and 4 kids between 4 and 8. The property was lovely, everyone had en suites and we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Jo K.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Friends get together

    Lovely big house in central location
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Suzanne L.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Top marks for The Top Hat

    Fantastic, well appointed house in a fantastic location.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Sandie

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Very impressive property from the moment you step up to the door. Fabulous. Loved the welcome pack. Great space, all bedrooms en-suite. Easily accommodated our party of 8 (4 couples). Easy walking distance to tram, which was a breeze from the airport, but far enough from the centre in a quieter street.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Shirley F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect location- beautiful home

    We spent 3 nights at this property and were very comfortable. It’s as beautifully decorated as the photographs suggest. Each bedroom is roomy and the bathrooms are modern and well fitted out. We didn’t quite have everything we would have liked in the kitchen - I found it a little strange that there was no microwave- and unfortunately the boiling water tap couldn’t be used due to a leak, but none of that caused us a big problem. It did mean I had to communicate with the host and opted to do so by text and email which I think was a mistake as it caused some delays in her responding. I spoke to her about it after our rental, and she has taken on board some of the matters I raised, so hopefully future guests won’t have the same concerns. If anything was to crop up, I’d urge making contact by phone. I think if I’d done that, some minor irritations would have been resolved. But back to the positives of which there were many. The property is very well located and we easily got around on foot to the main sites. There are nice pubs and food places nearby and we had a choice of shops/ supermarkets for food shopping. The house has a very comfortable vibe and we enjoyed relaxing in the lounge of an evening watching the world go by after a busy day sightseeing. I am happy to recommend this property.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Catherine F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Luxury Accommodation

    Seven of us spent 4 nights in Top Hat House. We all traveled from different directions to celebrate my husbands 70th. The weather was awful and we felt the full force of storm Dennis. The house was the perfect place to hide from the lashing rain. Everything was perfect - one evening and we fitted 10 adults and 2 children round the beautiful kitchen table - plenty crockery and cutlery for all. Cannot recommend this house enough. Would love to stay again.
    Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    ANNIE H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    RTN Edinburgh

    A group of us stayed in Top Hat House for three nights whilst completing an overnight charity cycle. We wanted somewhere we could completely relax before and after the event. The house is very comfortable, stylish and central. Everything had been thought of, it was literally home from home and big enough for our party to spread out, enjoying each others company but also having our own space. My only personal disappointment was that the shower pressure in the front bedroom (blue room) was completely inadequate and after 100km ride not ideal. There seems to be a flat above too which at times was noisy as presumably they have wooden floors but not enough to spoil a truly memorable weekend largely thanks to our beautiful accommodation.

    10/10 Excellent

    Sian H.

    Absolutely beautiful, spacious and fantastic location

    I booked TopHat House for a long weekend with 8 of my friends. The house is breathtaking - it is designed so elegantly on a grand scale. It had everything we needed and more. The kitchen was stocked with larder items and a nice little food package was left for us on our first night. We spent most of our time in the kitchen. The bedrooms were really spacious and to get an en-suite with every bedroom is unheard of usually. The location is just brilliant - we were about a 30 minute walk to the castle and grassmarket area and the same again in the opposite direction to Arthur’s Seat. The shops are also literally round the corner. The best breakfast is served at the Italian on the corner - I think it’s called Made in Italy - its food was really good. Jane was also great too at keeping in touch and responding really quickly to messages. Even when we were there. Thank you so much for allowing to stay. We all were in awe of the house and it is by far the nicest place any of us have stayed in. Best wishes Siân
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Heath C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wow…Fantastic place!!

    This is the Tophat place for a reason. Great location, great spacious house, great hosts. We had 9 of us there for almost a week; youngest was 17 oldest was 80. The five bedrooms each with on-suite bathrooms were tastefully decorated and well appointed. We all felt the hose offered all that we needed for our large family.
    Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Mary Beth B.

    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Helena T.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Canadian visitors

    This is an amazing property, very comfortable and spacious ,great location,walking distance to restaurants, train and attractions. 3 days we're too short I wish we could have stayed longer.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Richard T.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great stay

    The Top Hat House was great. Plenty of room for the 9 of us. Clean, comfortable and well located. Near restaurants. I would gladly stay here again if we return to Edinburgh.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Bonny P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wonderful townhouse

    Our family of 7, three generations, thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was in a quiet neighborhood, lots of space for everyone and a terrific kitchen. Couldn’t have asked for anything better!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Lori R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

    A great place for family

    We very much enjoyed our stay at Top Hat House. We were a family of 6 adults (3 couples) and one toddler, and the house was perfect for our needs. The layout is excellent, it is well-appointed, and it's in a great location for accessible sight-seeing but is also fairly quiet.
    Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Cynthia W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful Townhouse

    This is a gorgeous, well appointed luxury property. There were a few things, like missing or burned out lightbulbs in some of the lamps in the bedrooms. But overall it's a great location and perfect for a large group.
    Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Gregory G., Dallas, TX

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Hillside Crescent

    Traveling w a big family is hard. But Hillside Crescent made our trip easy. We rent a lot of homes and I highly recommend this place. It’s location and size are incredible. We loved the short walk over the park to the city center. And everything about it.
    Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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