Regent House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Comfort Triple Room | View from room
Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3-5 Forth Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JX
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (3rd floor, no lift )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Apartment

  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Regent House Hotel

Along with 8 restaurants, this smoke-free guesthouse has 6 bars/lounges and 4 coffee shops/cafes. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.
Regent House Hotel offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Regent House Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 8 restaurants and 6 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 8 restaurants, 4 coffee shops/cafes and 6 bars/lounges
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Calton Hill and Princes Street
There are 8 restaurants and 4 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in are also featured at Regent House Hotel.

This Georgian Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

Barony – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Taisteel – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
Basement – On-site theme restaurant. Open daily.
Mama Roma – On-site family restaurant. Open daily.
Rollo – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Barony
  • Basement
  • Mama Roma
  • Rollo
  • Taisteel

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1805
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 24 per day (492 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 11:30 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to charge a fee ranging from GBP 1-2 for payments under GBP 100 made with a card, or 2% of the total charge for payments of GBP 100 or greater made using a card.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Regent House Edinburgh
Regent House Hotel
Regent House Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Regent
Regent Edinburgh
Regent Hotel Edinburgh
Regent House Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Regent House Hotel Edinburgh
Regent House Hotel Guesthouse
Regent House Hotel Guesthouse Edinburgh

Regent House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 735 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, the cleanliness of the room, everything was impeccable, simple but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aadil

Liked: Amenities
Easy check in, nice room, all good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean room. Everything run smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay and would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room and premises very clean. Practical accommodation. Excellent location. Downside is the unattended nature. Communication was poor: chat through app not answered and telephone call was to answer machine with no response. .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angel

Disliked: Amenities
We liked that hotel was close enough to all the activities and restaurants we had in our plans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nese

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaukhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice looking hotel for good price. Just beware, it’s no front desk staff. You just need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mehmet Emin

10 min. to Walverly train station, close to shopping street, 2 min. to Tesco express, 3 floor house hotel with no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, has a fab stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable, if a little basic (my TV did not find a signal and the wardrobe was a little wobbly). It was warm and perfectly fine. Good entry system and great location. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy position and fit for purpose; an easy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, all went well. Instructions and video to access the accommodation was very good. I had an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out, close to the town centre and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location close to local transportation. Good food options around. Easy walks to all the sightseeing locations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nabayet

Disliked: Amenities
Was very very VERY cold. No reception, and they do not respond to emails/messages or calls. Way way wayyyyy pverpriced. The cleaning staff were helpful - which is why I gave it one star.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Amenities
Great value for money right in the centre of Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Very good location, comfortable and clean room. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good place to stay

Good location for touring about.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly helpful staff, clean and tidy room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneli

We were staying two nights. It was very good. Close to restaurants, busstation, shops. The room was very good size, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, great location, huge room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was incredible! We loved the location and the building :) Room was great, super comfy beds! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023