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The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh

35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Edinburgh

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What guests liked

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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Recent guest reviews

4.5
Anne

27 October 2025

Overall a lovely boutique hotel in a quiet pretty area of Edinburgh. Would recommend!

the staff and the public rooms were wonderful. We loved our bedroom the style and comfort. The decor was stunning and appreciated the old world look to the room.

Two issues in the room (202) were that the heat was difficult to regulate and the bathroom heated towel rack was extremely dirty and dusty which was a big yuck. There was limited light over the sink in the bathroom.

5.0
Amy

27 October 2025

Quiet oasis and wonderful

What a jewel of a hotel! Beautiful, wonderful staff, restaurant was exceptional, nice quiet location. If our travels bring us back to Edinburgh, we will stay here again in a heartbeat!

5.0
Michael

27 October 2025

Very enjoyable stay in a great location

Great location for exploring Edinburgh. Excellent breakfast in a very welcoming, warm environment

The only minor issue was having to squeeze past smokers outside on the steps to the hotel entrance. Not a good look for such a classy hotel.

5.0
Karen

26 October 2025

Very local to most of the attractions in Edinburgh.

Full of character, staff were really helpful & the breakfast was fabulous

We loved everything about the Bonham

5.0
Brenda

20 October 2025

Exceptional

We have stayed here many times. We love the atmosphere, so calm and relaxing.

There is nothing to dislike.

5.0
W

17 October 2025

Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at The Bonham in Edinburgh. The room was beautiful, and the hospitality from Lucas and the team was exceptional. Everyone made us feel truly welcome. The location is perfect for exploring the city. We would love to come back next time we’re in Edinburgh, highly recommended!

5.0
Lindsay

14 October 2025

beautiful room and the breakfast was exemplary

beautiful room and the breakfast was exemplary

4.5
Anita

10 October 2025

An exquisite stay in a fabulous hotel

We were delighted to stay at the Bonham Hotel, and were made to feel welcome upon our arrival and throughout our stay. In particular, we were well looked after by Lukas and Francisco at reception, who provided us with tips on where to visit in and around Edinburgh, as well as making our stay even more enjoyable. We were there to celebrate a special occasion, and they kindly ensured that we could celebrate well. The room was spacious and very comfortable with a fabulous view towards Leith and the ocean in the distance. Everything was clean and well organised, and we could also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some snacks in our room. The breakfast was excellent, with a good variety of options, as well as the opportunity to sample the local Scottish cuisine.

The bed mattress was a little hard, but we still slept well.

5.0
Brian

9 October 2025

It’s feels like we’re coming home every time we visit

One of the: best located, friendly, luxury, cosy hotels in Edinburgh.

Nothing

5.0
John

9 October 2025

A beautiful place to stay within walking distance to everything. An elegant place with nice rooms!

We loved everything! Staff was amazing. Loved the location..An easy walk to everything yet on a nice quiet street.

Loved everything.

5.0
Sharon

9 October 2025

TheBonham offers a beautiful, elegant, luxurious experience and a great value

The building is unusually beautiful and elegant. Every piece of our experience was lovely. It is an extraordinary experience for the price. We loved it.

Not one thing.

5.0
Deborah

5 October 2025

My stay was fantastic, relaxing and warm.

Wonderful staff. Very accommodating and friendly. The decor was amazing!

I would have liked to have a wider menu selection. The dining room was closed for several days.

5.0
Fungai

30 September 2025

A great experience in a fabulous location.

Fabulous hotel, very clean and had a great atmosphere.

Nothing.

5.0
Ej

30 September 2025

Exceptional

Everything, fantastic hotel.

5.0
Casey

24 September 2025

Exceptional

Historic significance.

5.0
Andrus

23 September 2025

Beautiful hotel, great staff, yummy breakfast.

I’ve stayed at the Bonham before. It’s lovely.

Absolutely nothing.

5.0
Mark

15 September 2025

Exceptional

Absolutely love it and the staff brilliant

It’s charm and atmosphere beautiful

5.0
Yana

13 September 2025

Exceptional

All was wonderful!!!!

4.0
Julie

9 September 2025

Very good

Central spacious and clean . Nice fittings friendly and helpful staff ….the only thing we were disappointed in was the hard bed!

5.0
Chris

8 September 2025

Surprisingly brilliant.

Everything including all the other things you see when you pause and look around.

That we couldn’t stay more nights.

5.0
Elizabeth

8 September 2025

Exceptional

We loved the character and personal touches. The scale was perfect and felt personable and very welcoming.

4.0
Sherry

6 September 2025

Quiet luxury feeling.

Beautiful property. Lovely room and a great bar and restaurant. A long walk to the royal mile though.

I thought parking was complementary. One of the reasons I chose this property. But there is a per day charge.

4.5
Duncan

3 September 2025

Short stay in our favourite hotel. Always lives up to expectation.

Exceptional hotel. Beautiful building that has been upgraded but kept in original style. The staff provide that 5 star experience. So helpful and welcoming. Food and drinks are top notch.

Our room was located next to the lift and it did wake us up in the night. We were only there 2 nights so didn’t feel the need to ask for a move.

5.0
Karen

3 September 2025

Great place to stay in a great neighborhood

loved the decor! It was beautiful.

nothing

5.0
Navot

30 August 2025

Excellent!

The Bonham Hotel was the perfect place to end our trip in Edinburgh. The location is absolutely ideal, allowing easy access to many of the city’s attractions and lively neighbourhoods and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Our room was incredibly spacious and beautifully designed, with high-quality facilities that made our stay both comfortable and luxurious. Overall, The Bonham exceeded our expectations in every way, and it was truly a memorable conclusion to our journey. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Edinburgh!

4.0
Vera

30 August 2025

Very good

WIndows did not open and the Dyson aircon doesn't really cool - got quite stuffy.

5.0
Robert

29 August 2025

Old world elegance and service in the heart of Edi

Room was nice and spacious, well appointed and had a beautiful view. The breakfast was good and provided both continental breakfast and an ala cart menu. The bar was old style fancy. A beautiful environment for a drink before going out.

There isn't much to not to like at the Bonham. Even though the elevator was a Euro sized the stairs were lovely.

5.0
Justina

29 August 2025

Exceptional

Best breakfast. Staff was so friendly and helpful, especially Emily, who made us look forward to every breakfast. They provided daily cleaning. Sparkling clean areas and sit out rooms, bar. We had really good feelings here, and the location was approximate to every key place. The room was equipped with every amenities you can think of, including the very basic ones. We are definitely coming back soon.

Absolutely nothing

5.0
William

27 August 2025

Elegant historic property, helpful staff, great location

Beautiful historic property. Location convenient yet quiet.

nothing

4.5
Christine

25 August 2025

Fabulous

The chandelier light was not working

5.0
Tomoko

22 August 2025

Beautiful hotel

We had the room with beautiful view overlooking the Dean Village greens & river. The room was clean and specious, nicely decorated, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom kept in original design which maybe not so convenient but we thought it is lovely imagining the past history of the building. Those complimentary coffee/tea and daily cute snacks we found in the room made our stay relaxing and comfortable. We enjoyed our breakfast in the restaurant, the beautiful dining room. Thank you for your warm hospitality.

None. I hope shower box had water pressure like bath tub..

5.0
Marwan

21 August 2025

Perfect

Location is perfect Staff is so friendly

Nothing

5.0
Steven

19 August 2025

Try felt like a home

Style and staff

5.0
Jeff

18 August 2025

Exceptional

Loves the property and location. Service and staff were exceptional!

4.0
Sandra

18 August 2025

Perfect

We loved the style of the Hotel and the bar !

4.0
Martin

16 August 2025

Very nice hotel in a great location

Location and facilities were excellent. really enjoyed our stay

5.0
Paul

15 August 2025

Relaxing and quality

The location is excellent for all attractions. Excellent staff, and relaxed atmosphere in the hotel

Nothing. Visit was during Fringe & tattoo, so prices are high everywhere.

4.0
Eleanor

14 August 2025

Very good

Clean, calm and the perfect place to stay after a flight from Sydney

5.0
Paul

14 August 2025

Exceptional

Beautiful building, fabulous staff

5.0
Nicola

10 August 2025

Fabulous stay!

Great friendly check in. All staff were helpful.

5.0
Carole

9 August 2025

Welcoming, made to feel special, deserves five stars.

Our room was lovely. Coffee machine and kettle for making tea, mini fridge with a bottle of complimentary water and milk. Bed was remade every day and towels folded neatly in bathroom. There was an iron and ironing board, plenty of coat hangers in wardrobe, sewing kit, shoe polisher, toiletries, hairdryer, a comfy chair and stool, table and dressing table and chair. A small bag of biscuits were placed on the bed and a small chocolate square on both pillows every morning after that when room was cleaned. On arrival staff very pleasant and a porter took our luggage up to our room on a luggage trolley. Breakfast was 7.30 til 10.30 which is ample time and the service is excellent. You are made to feel special. The hotel has kept its traditional style and very tastefully decorated. It definitely deserves its five stars. There is parking charged at £20 per day.

5.0
Blaithin`

6 August 2025

lovely room, very cosy, nice location nice quiet area

liked the cosy touches in the room, cookies, dressing gowns, breakfast was good.

staff didn't offer to help me bring my suitcase upstairs, and i struggled to find my room as the layout can be slightly confusing

5.0
Heather

5 August 2025

Exceptional

Beautiful details, thoughtful touches with the room like the vintage looking radio. Breakfast was excellent, wide selection of dishes.

Nothing, the staff were kind and helpful.

5.0
Buthaina

5 August 2025

Exceptional

The location was good near almost every place also so many coffee shops and restaurants . Also the building and the furniture so luxury

No air conditioning in the rooms also because it has one window there is no airflow..

4.0
Mrunmoy

5 August 2025

Very good

The preservation of history. Loved having cocktails in the library.

The food/ restaurant had very limited options.

4.0
Colin

4 August 2025

Very good.

Location

No restaurant Sunday and Monday evenings

5.0
Sarah

4 August 2025

Lovely stay, great rate

Lovely hotel Great staff who prepared last minute afternoon tea

Nothing

5.0
Christy

1 August 2025

Exceptional

The interior design, vibe and the music

The Location

5.0
Annette

28 July 2025

Superb

Central ,individual and discreet

Extra charge for parking

5.0
Sophie

26 July 2025

Wonderful hotel with super friendly staff

We had a wonderful stay. The staff were so nice and helpful, and even gave us a free room upgrade, so we had more space with our toddler. The hotel itself is beautiful and the breakfast is delicious. The location is also fantastic, very central with lots of things in easy walking distance. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Kid 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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