The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh
Expert reviews
“The Bonham manages a successful fusion of Victorian interiors with bold, modern colors and contemporary design. Cool, crisp bedlinen, luxury bathrooms and friendly but unobtrusive service make for a memorable stay.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
The Bonham is an exquisite boutique hotel located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. This luxurious hotel offers guests a unique blend of contemporary design and traditional comfort. The Bonham is located near many of the city’s major attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the National Museum of Scotland.
The Bonham boasts a selection of 49 guest rooms and suites, each individually designed to reflect the city’s rich history, while providing a modern and comfortable stay. Each room offers a range of amenities, including air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, WiFI, a tea and coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV.
The hotel features an elegant restaurant and bar, a spa with a heated indoor pool and sauna, and a fitness center. Guests also have access to a 24-hour concierge service. You can also enjoy a range of dining experiences, from the elegant restaurant and bar to the more casual Quayside Bistro.
From the moment you arrive, you will be warmly welcomed by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. With its excellent facilities, friendly staff, and convenient location, this hotel is sure to provide an unforgettable experience.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
24 February 2026
Excellent
The Junior Suite was beautifully appointed with a wonderful view over Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth. The evening meal in the restaurant on our second night was excellent and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The bar and lounge area are very well furnished and great places to relax after a long day out exploring the sights. Breakfast is taken in the restaurant and all hot food is cooked to order.Excellent quality. Our biggest plus were the staff who were superb. Will definitely be back.
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23 February 2026
Exceptional
A beautiful hotel in a great location, perfect for exploring Edinburgh on foot. Stunning views and period features
23 February 2026
Fantastic all round. Staff were exceptional.
Wonderful property
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23 February 2026
Lovely
It was beautiful property - decor was lovely
The bathroom was falling apart a little bit- masking tape used to hold bits together. Not what you expect really for the money
23 February 2026
Cosy and stylish hotel in Edinburgh. staff really kind and cooperative
collocazione personale molto gentile
23 February 2026
Wd definitely return if we come back to Edinburgh
The hotel was superb with wonderful staff. Breakfast was delicious !
22 February 2026
Quiet, beautifully appointed and relaxing venue within walking distance of the busy city centre.
Friendly staff, very nice room. Hotel decor and artwork elegant. Service very good
Nothing to dislike.
22 February 2026
Good value for money and handy off street parking
The beds were comfortable and it felt like a safe area to stay. Parking directly out the back of the hotel was a real bonus.
The temperature in the room was very hard to get right and we felt too hot in the room. Better than being cold but we couldn’t open the window to cool it down. The walls are quite thin so we heard the couple next door quite a lot.
20 February 2026
Absolute fantastic hotel fantastic location just out the way enough, 5 min walk and you are in princes street. I will de
Outstanding hotel the location is excellent not far from Princes Street
Bed was a little hard but mentioned when checking out and if I had said they have soft toppers to put on
19 February 2026
Fantastic and relaxing time at this beautiful hotel.
Beautiful hotel, very clean and comfortable. Excellent facilities and every detail covered.
Slightly out of the way of the city centre.
17 February 2026
Worth repeating.
The room was very clean, spacious and charming- despite being in a basement. I'd happily accept it again. Biscuits were excellent. Fresh milk in a fridge- first time ever ( I have stayed in well over 250 hotels). Night duty manager was ready for service, despite my (very) late arrival. I was there during the day, before my room booking. Bar/Lounge staff were polite, efficient and generally excellent. Lunch was lovely. This hotel really is a class apart. It looks forbiddingly posh at first, but turns out to be very friendly.
The shower screen did not swivel, so you had to step into the bath to test the shower's warmth. A minor point though. Breakfast @£26 is too expensive, however good. I must add that I didn't have breakfast as I wished to sleep in. Not sure if I would have paid that though. It is almost as expensive as what I paid in a 4 star hotel in Copenhagen (Europe's most expensive city) in June 2025. The booking.com booking arrangement makes no distinction as to whether a room has single or dual occupancy with regard to breakfast cost. They should fix that. It might be a booking.com flaw. Happy to discuss with/demonstrate to the hotel if this posting is insufficiently clear.
17 February 2026
Don't want to leave
The history , the decor , the staff
16 February 2026
Though it was a lovely stay, I don’t think we would stay again because of the parking costs
I love history of old buildings, so it was nice to stay in one.
When booking to stay at The Bonham it stated that they were parking at the hotel, no mention of extra payment to park there, we stay for 3 nights and were charged £20 a day.
16 February 2026
Always a pleasure to stay at The Bonham again. It’s like coming back to a warm 🤗
It’s quiet but central situation in the city centre.
16 February 2026
See abnove
Quiet, comfortable and all the amenities you need for a short break
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15 February 2026
Very enjoyable stay - have stayed before and will do so again when next visiting Edinburgh.
Very comfortable - in an quiet but central location.
15 February 2026
Fabulous
Nice friendly hotel
Only thing I can say negative - the room was quite warm
15 February 2026
Lovely hotel with a great history with very attentive staff
Staff were very helpful and friendly, bedroom and en-suite were lovely and so clean, secure parking at a reasonable cost
Was not keen with the vegetable option for my meal but was advised of no other options as all portioned up for the menu, disappointing considering the prices charged but the food eaten was good. Breakfast also good but I thought expensive for my choices. Think the lesson here is when possible and aware of your plans, call ahead to discuss any dietary issues or choices
14 February 2026
Luxury without the stuffiness of other hotels offering this standard
Grand building and spacious rooms with all the facilities required for a luxurious stay. Location on a quieter road in the west end was perfect. About ten minutes walk from Princes Street and a bit further from the castle and galleries. We don’t mind this though as those areas were busier and noisier. We’d asked for a quiet room and that was what we got, even though it was at the front of the property. Staff were excellent, especially Lucas and Chris at reception who went out of their way to make our stay even better with recommendations and were so helpful.
Nothing about the property. Only reason I dropped a point from the score was the price of the restaurant food which was a tad high. With dreek weather we stayed in a couple of nights and the quality was good just a little pricey by comparison to restaurants.
12 February 2026
Amazing!
Amazing hotel in a really stunning, immaculately furnished building. The staff were great and attentive, with rooms that were spacious and well-stocked. I enjoyed my stay so much that I extended it for two more nights!
Lack of certain facilities
11 February 2026
Beautiful Bonham
Staff decor location and comfort. A beautiful historic hotel. Loved everything. Will definitely stay again.
We had half finished milk in our fridge and opened water... quickly sorted. Not an issue.
11 February 2026
Superb
Elegant, lovely staff, great breakfast
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10 February 2026
Perfection
Stunning hotel
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10 February 2026
Very comfortable boutique style hotel.
Love the hotel, staff very friendly and courteous with very comfortable rooms and beds.
The lift! Very slow.
10 February 2026
Great stay with friendly staff
Location
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10 February 2026
Lovely hotel. Very classy. Service by staff could have been much better. Issue with booking/bill.
Stunning building, decor and very Scottish feel without being in your face.
A bit stuffy. There was an issue about breakfast not being covered for the two people staying in each room which didn’t make sense & I felt was a fault of theirs at booking stage. It was a very expensive overnight and breakfast should have been covered for both guests in each room (not just one guests in each room?!).
8 February 2026
We had a good experience.
It was clean, quiet, and quite comfortable.
We were given a room on the -1 floor, so it was a bit dark. The window view was facing the stairs leading outside, which wasn’t very pleasant.
6 February 2026
Really enjoyed my stay here
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous decor
Price of breakfast
4 February 2026
Just 1st class from start to finish.
The Bonham was absolutely 1st class from start to finish. The entrance is grand and very luxurious and we were warmly greeted by reception. Our bags were taken up to the room. The suite we booked was just beautiful. Nothing missing, nice seating area, bathroom & shower was superb.
3 February 2026
Wouldn’t hesitate to return when next in Edinburgh.
Fab location in a quiet part of town but close enough to take a stroll to the main attractions. This hotel has a wonderfully calm ambiance and the main areas have been fitted out beautifully. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and the quality of the amenities in the room was excellent.
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3 February 2026
Another fantastic break at The Bonham
The staff are all very good and friendly. It is exceptionally clean. Breakfast as always fabulous.
2 February 2026
Great hotel. Perfect quiet location in the heart of Edinburgh.
Room was fantastic. Breakfast was excellent. Great location, Friendly attentive staff.
2 February 2026
Scottish luxury!
We held a two-day meeting at the Bonham and it was seamless. Staff were excellent and super accommodating. The rooms were lovely and the food was great. It was a real luxury experience. I can't not mention that the hotel smells fantastic!
2 February 2026
A luxurious hotel
Great quiet location but easy walking distance to the city, friendly staff, very clean and comfortable room, excellent food and cocktails
Couldn’t fault it
1 February 2026
Loved our stay at the Bonham, decor was beautiful, rooms comfortable, food and drinks were great and the location was pe
Everything, amazing hotel and staff
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30 January 2026
From start to finish we were looked after impeccably.
Lovely building in a beautiful location. Very well maintained.
28 January 2026
The facilities and staff in hotel were excellant
Very well appointed rooms Service was good
Even though I paid for a locked in cheaper rate , they would not reshedule the date due to unforseen Circumstances. How can hotels take your money without actually giving you a service / product . So despite being ill and husband stranded offshore at the mercy of weather . I had to attend with another member of my family .
27 January 2026
Would 100% return.
Outstanding hotel in every way. Beautiful rooms, exceptional service, and a peaceful yet central location. The staff went above and beyond, and the whole experience felt effortlessly luxurious.
27 January 2026
The perfect escape from the noise of the city, the Bonham was like a warm hug in the most sumptuous setting.
Everything, from a quiet but central location, to a warm welcome on a cold windy night. To then have a lovely chat at reception and was listened to. Followed by the most gorgeous room with perfect amenities 😍
Nothing, it was perfect 🤩
27 January 2026
A very comfortable and well run hotel
Everything the staff great room very clean and well fitted out prompt service in great surroundings
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26 January 2026
Excellent.
The buildings were lovely inside and outside.
We liked every thing about the building and property. Nothing to dislike at all.
24 January 2026
Beautiful hotel steeped in history. Beautifully clean rooms and great breakfast
Location Cleanliness Breakfast was exceptional Very friendly staff
Have stay once before
23 January 2026
Great two day stay and good base to visit all the key sites of Edinburgh
Staff were exceptional, food was great and room really comfortable
20 January 2026
Amazing hotel that we loved!
Amazing beautiful old property in lovely street
The bed was hard but they provided a topper on request!
19 January 2026
Always a joy staying at The Bonham
Fabulous comfy beds, great shower, loved our boozy, snoozy lunch, terrific cocktails, excellent tasty breakfast, much appreciated assistance with directions to Blues festival
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19 January 2026
Delightful boutique hotel
Beautiful building in a nice quiet area of Edinburgh but within walking distance of Princes Street etc
17 January 2026
Faultless. Will use again.
Beautiful building in a perfect location. Near enough to centre of Edinburgh but away from the bustle.
Nothing. Beautiful building tastefully decorated.
16 January 2026
Excellent trip food was excellent
Well kept excellent staff and very quite
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13 January 2026
Sublime.
Everything flawless. It was sheer paradise to stay here. Classical music greeted me in my room, as did shortbread on the bed & lovely teas and a coffee machine. Beautiful view, too.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Packed lunches
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Garden
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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26 February 2026
A lovely retreat…