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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, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 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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House Rules

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

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 Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kul - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?

As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House on 26 April 2026 start from NZ$1,890, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?

On-site parking is available at the 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 St. Andrew Square 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. 60 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and well appointed. Location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our Hogmanay 2025 stay that included parents, 3 children and their spouses and a baby. Design and function were thoughtfully done and everything was in working order. Playing games in the evening by the fire and breakfasts around the big kitchen table were big hits. Jane is very responsive and helpful. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Page K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazingly beautiful house and very comfortable. Great location. The host was attentive and responsive to all our requests. The nicest place I have stayed with vrbo. It is nicer than the pictures!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretel L.

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

Gorgeous property in Fabulous Location

The property is even prettier in person! Check in was easy and communication with the owners was very thorough. The house is beautifully decorated with lots of natural light and in a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal P.

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

Great stay

Great stay. Phenomenal location. Really incredible layout. Really responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

Memorial golf trip in Scotland, honoring my father.

The lodging was at least as nice as advertised. Location was excellent in city center would definitely consider it again if I were traveling with a group requiring that many bedrooms and staying in Edinburgh.
Me, my five sons, my son-in-law, and my oldest grandson during a memorial golf trip in Scotland to honor my late father. This picture is taken at Muirfield, less than an hour from Top Hat House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

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

Super location. Even better accomodations. Excellent all around.

Excellent and just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt j.

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

Incredible House and Location

Pristine house with high ceilings and 5 FULL bedrooms with attached master baths. The walls and doors are thick so you cannot hear the other guests — this was perfect for our group as we were aged 2-78 and everyone was on different sleep schedules. Multiple playgrounds, groceries, coffee shops, and restaurants within close walking distance. 2 minute walk to the airport tram. Perfect place for groups to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Top Hat

Lovely property. Nice touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

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

Perfect place for our family

We were traveling with extended family and for all nine of us this was a terrific place to stay. The house was roomy and well appointed. The location was excellent, within easy walking distance of major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Stunning, huge, beautiful home

This house leant a real luxury feel to our stay in Edinburgh. Gorgeously appointed, it easily accommodated my family group of 7. Every bedroom has a large bed and en suite bathroom, and most of the bathrooms had heated floors. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Royal Mile, restaurants, and shopping. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What’s great property! Wow. Incredibly close to the main attractions, yet still quiet with accessible eateries and shopping. Across from Calton Hill and St. James Quarter. Plenty of space for 5 adults. En suites are a big bonus for privacy. Enjoyed the family areas to gather for a meal or movie, fireplace for mood. Will certainly visit this home again. Room downstairs avoided my in-laws from going up and down. Laundry/ extra downstairs toilet is spacious. Kitchen had the necessary to cook breakfast and dinners. Overall, a lovely property to admire and to recharge in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

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

Harry and Katie’s Wedding

We wanted our family to all be together to celebrate our sons wedding in Scotland. The Top Hat House worked at perfect. Easy walk to center of town the Tram and numerous restaurants. Great place to stay instead of a hotel Room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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.
Verified

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

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