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
26 December 2025
Classy hotel in a great location for walking around Edinburgh
Great location. Lovely room with fantastic views over Dean Village and the Forth. Great breakfast too.
Nothing to dislike.
25 December 2025
Really nice hotel, staff very professional location great
Modern facilities set in traditional style hotel
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24 December 2025
We had a wonderful stay, the hotel was gorgeous, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The rooms were very clean and well appointed. The staff was friendly and really helpful. The food was good and the bar was lovely.
My only comment is that there should have been a recycling bin in the room. Otherwise, nothing to add.
24 December 2025
Another wonderful stay at the Bonham
The building is beautiful and the rooms are very nice. The staff is incredibly attentive and wonderfully accommodating. The breakfast is delicious too.
The pillows and bed could be softer.
23 December 2025
A fabulous little palace in Edinburgh
This beautiful hotel exceeded my expectations from the beginning all the way to the end of my stay, it definitely has a charm and atmosphere. A warm welcome at the reception by Lukas and Alex who greeted me and gave me lots of useful information about the city. The building itself is so beautiful, decorated for Christmas, and situated in a quiet residential area but just a few minutes away from the center. My room was spacious, impeccably clean and with the nice view over the park. Breakfast was delicious, especially a la cart choices, and the staff in the restaurant were very polite and friendly. Coffee and tea maker in the room was an absolute treat. The bathroom was beautifully decorated and clean with a great shower and toiletries. They also serve afternoon tea and it was great. I had a dinner on the first day of my arrival and it was very nice, typical Scottish cuisine, very delicious. Edinburgh is an amazing city to visit and the Bonham hotel is just the right place to stay while visiting.
22 December 2025
Exceptional.
All attractions were a short distance walk from this brilliant hotel. Has a very warm homely feeling and would recommend this hotel to anybody.
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22 December 2025
Fabulous
Fabulous. Quiet location in a bustling city. Walking distance to the city centre and Stockbridge. Room very comfortable and warm. Extra bed was very comfortable for my 16 year old son. Warm, efficient and friendly staff.
21 December 2025
Quality classic hotel doing things very well
A classic well established hotel which is doing stuff really well. We were in a great room and the breakfast was fantastic
The shower in the bath wasn’t great I prefer a separate shower
20 December 2025
Exceptional
Beautifully decorated room, really high spec
17 December 2025
Exceptional
The hotel is wonderful.
The hotel is wonderful, but the cleaning of the rooms could be improved.
16 December 2025
Amazing place
Absolutely first class in every way.
15 December 2025
Exceptional
Quiet location, the hotel was beautiful with a fab collection of art. Amazing staff and so friendly.. loved all the extra goodies in the room. Also had parking.
15 December 2025
It was the perfect place to stay at the centre of our perfect weekend away.
A beautiful, characterful, period hotel with a really inviting feel.
Nothing!
14 December 2025
Fabulous
The grandeur of the building.
Car park was tight for spaces.
14 December 2025
Top class Edinburgh stay
The hotel lived up to our expectations.. Cosy& Spacious room beautiful decor. Staff were outstanding.. Francesco, Carl and Connor all made us feel right at home.. The whole experience was excellent 👌
13 December 2025
on arrival we was greeted by Luca a very warm welcoming front of house. He gave us all the information needed for very g
Beautiful building with charm. Rooms very spacious and well presented.
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13 December 2025
Very good
Very comfortable and peaceful. Terrific views and friendly staff. Would go back again.
12 December 2025
A luxury stay an excellent food
Very luxurious and excellent food. I arrived after 8 PM. I still manage to order dinner in the bar. It was delicious and the bar had a wonderful ambience. The staff was incredibly nice. I love the bathroom in my room. I had a towel, warmer a beautiful bathtub and an espresso coffee maker absolutely delicious. I love the staircasein the hotel.
12 December 2025
Very enjoyable.
Excellent hospitality.
11 December 2025
Beautiful stay in a wonderful hotel. The staff were helpful and pleasant. The location was great, just a 5-7 min walk to
The character and decor.
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10 December 2025
Exceptional
So cosy and comfortable with attentive staff and in a quiet location but close enough to all the main attractions.
Everything was fabulous
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything, this hotel and staff are one of the best I've ever stayed in . Excellent service 👏
Nothing , just the most beautiful hotel
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything
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9 December 2025
Fabulous
Wonderful breakfast, cosy atmosphere
8 December 2025
Very good
amazing location near waters of Leith
All good!
7 December 2025
Excellent hotel.. worth every penny. Will def be back!!
It was fantastic. Our stay was just so nice. Staff super friendly and helpful. Carl was brilliant with us. Credit to your team! Food was excellent. Junior suite was fab with all the lovely extras like shortbread and chocs!
Can’t thing of anything. Whole experience was fantastic
7 December 2025
Beautiful and pleasant stay
Beautiful property and a very comfortable room with an amazing views
6 December 2025
Very good
Charming Scottish Hotel. Fabulous Christmas decor. Breakfast selection was excellent. Bedroom warm and cosy.
I was astounded by the lack of interaction with me and my partner at check in. There was no information forthcoming on standard check in such as where Breakfast was, the possibility of booking for dinner, the opportunity to test taste some whiskies etc not to mention no information on the local area and what to do in Edinburgh. Guest care not a priority at reception in this hotel. We did not receive a Goodbye or Travel safely comment as we left. I strongly reccomend that staff are trained to a standard befitting this lovely hotel.
5 December 2025
Luxurious, a real treat
Very good service. A place to go for a treat.
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5 December 2025
I loved it
The grandure
There was kids up in the room above us and you could here then running about it’s not very soundproof
4 December 2025
Lovely night at favourite hotel in Edinburgh
Location quietness decor rooms
Tv didn’t work
3 December 2025
Exceptional, great service.
Location was great and practical. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The hotel was clean and spacious.
It gets a bit hot sometimes due to the heating but the hotel made sure to have an ac in the room for us
30 November 2025
Well located and posh!
Beautifully appointed hotel, with lush decor. The room was very posh, with nice amenities, including coffee and tea, and of course, shortbread! The hotel bar was great, with attentive and helpful wait staff. All staff were wonderful and helpful. The only little negative was that our rooms were on the lower level, so we could hear people wheeling suitcases across the marble floor in and out of the lobby above, and could hear hotel staff in and out of the freight elevator. Not anyone's fault, just something to be aware of when you book. Otherwise, a very excellent stay!
30 November 2025
Luxury in Edinburgh
We loved everything, the beauty and luxury of the whole hotel. 24 hr service - we are early risers. The location. The staff were welcoming and lovely. Our room was beautiful.
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28 November 2025
Such an amazing place!!
Absolutely everything! The hotel was visually stunning, the staff went above and beyond and the room was indulgent.
Absolutely nothing!
28 November 2025
Comfort and beauty
Housekeeping was amazing -- whether I stayed in my room until noon or left at 9, when I came back it was refreshed. I appreciated the refrigerated water and the selection of hot drinks. Overall, I felt every moment that I was welcome and appreciated, and I was supremely comfortable. The area is quiet and charming while also being a short walk to the shopping districts. A wonderful stay.
27 November 2025
Beautiful room and decor
Lovely rooms, comfortable bed, great staff.
Check out time is earlier than most hotels
26 November 2025
Luxury boutique hotel.
Beautiful hotel set in a leafy quiet street in Edinburgh. The decor was period style and beautiful too with a bar and lovely dining room for breakfast. Room was clean and tidy with all the amenities you expect in a 5 star hotel. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back again if I visit Edinburgh. Good off street parking which felt secure.
Nothing! No complaints at all!
26 November 2025
Would certainly recommend this lovely hotel and will visit again in the future
Really comfortable lovely place to stay rooms very lovely
26 November 2025
Exceeded expectations we will be back
Beautifully furnished with a secluded feel. Very welcoming and cozy
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26 November 2025
Exceptional
Great location, wonderful breakfast, very comfortable and spacious rooms. Very stylish hotel. If Edinburg again there is no doubt about staying at the Bonham again.
26 November 2025
An elegant hotel offering superb service and comfort.
The style of the whole place, and the comfort of the room. Excellent location.
Slightly difficult to get the temperature right in the room
25 November 2025
Third visit. Will visit again.
Lovely clean rooms. Nice quiet area. Breakfasts are really good.
24 November 2025
Absolutely fantastic, loved it
Amazing in every way
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24 November 2025
All in all a really enjoyable two night stay.
Location. Cleanliness. Lovely cosy room. A beautifully maintained period property.
I always think the staff lack warmth. Perhaps a socket nearer the mirror for drying hair. I did say this on checkout and they said they’d hope to resolve this issue.
23 November 2025
Perfect experience
Beautiful hotel, very comfy room and bed.
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19 November 2025
Lovely hotel with lovely staff. 10/10
It was simply beautiful
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19 November 2025
Outstanding - very comfortable and luxurious
Location Comfort and facilities Staff - all absolutely excellent . Nothing too much trouble Food - breakfast was outstanding
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18 November 2025
Central, big rooms, parking, and a lovely bar
Room was spacious and furnished to a high standard. Bar drinks menu was large and reasonably priced Parking was handy - although tight to get in to and manoeuvre around.
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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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27 December 2025
Exceptional