Title: First Holyrood House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # First Holyrood House Vacation home with kitchen, near Royal Mile ## Photo gallery for First Holyrood House ![Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377500/106377468/4cf29475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377500/106377468/2fdc8de0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377500/106377468/cf3e3139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377500/106377468/73b6c439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377500/106377468/319ad910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, First Holyrood House provides a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### First Holyrood House Vacation home with kitchen, near Royal Mile This smoke-free vacation home features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms and provides free WiFi and free wired Internet. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer all-in-one washer/dryers and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transportation - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area - Window screens ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV - Games ### Outdoor areas - Furnished patio - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area ### Laundry - All-in-one washer/dryer - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Pets stay free - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Daily housekeeping - Electrical adapters - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board - Local maps - Luggage storage - Meal delivery service - Restaurant dining guides - Virtual front desk ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Soundproofing ## Similar properties ![Apartment (3 Bedrooms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985400/36985333/f544067d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOIVY Great Location! 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cleaning fee: GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### 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 This property accepts debit cards and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as First Holyrood House EDINBURGH First Holyrood House Private vacation home First Holyrood House Private vacation home EDINBURGH ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95420%2C-3.17431&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hsaSrrWMuFl1v6ibn2VZxVFBloM=) 8 Abbeyhill Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8DZ #### What's nearby - Calton Hill \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Palace of Holyroodhouse \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Princes Street \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Royal Mile \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km #### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬4 min walk - ‪Marriott Executive Lounge - ‬7 min walk - ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬7 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk - ‪Regent Bar - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is First Holyrood House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at First Holyrood House? ### What time is check-out at First Holyrood House? ### Where is First Holyrood House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## First Holyrood House Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona Nov 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Great location ##### Fiona Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Royal-Scots-Club-Edinburgh.h900862.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Four-Points-Flex-By-Sheraton-Edinburgh.h544658.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairn Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cairn-Hotel.h64061.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Edinburgh-Centre-St-Andrew-Square.h7841147.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Holyrood.h12691403.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Waverley Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Old-Waverley-Hotel.h24919.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh-West.h19218414.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Edinburgh-Princes-Street.h522038.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Locke](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Eden-Locke.h17859332.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [The Frederick House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Frederick-House-Hotel.h201136.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information)