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Hotel Halcyon House (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

Hotel Halcyon House (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

About Halcyon House

Just a ten minute walk to the city centre, the Halcyon House is a historic family-run, fourteen room Georgian guesthouse with free full English breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a communal lounge and beautiful backyard gardens. Each of the rooms includes en suite tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi, central heating, radio and intercom. There are no televisions in individual rooms. There is a comfy communal lounge with a television. The guesthouse provides dry cleaning service and Wi-Fi in the public garden area. Halcyon House includes full English breakfast cooked with fresh local produce and a communal bar and lounge area. There are several local pubs, bistros, a strip of Indian restaurants and boisterous night clubs in the nearyby area. The guesthouse is located in Europe’s oldest terrace in eastern New Town. It is only a ten minute walk to Princess Street, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The National Monument and Calton hill.

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool(Unavailable)
  • Spa(Unavailable)
  • Parking
  • Pets(Unavailable)
  • A/C(Unavailable)
  • Restaurant(Unavailable)
  • Hotel bar(Unavailable)
  • Gym(Unavailable)

Rating overview

  • LocationExcellent  9.0 / 10
  • RoomsGood  7.8 / 10
  • ServiceExcellent  8.5 / 10

Positive Reviews

positive:

Amazing staff and hosts.

Several of the previous guests could not speak highly enough about the guesthouse host family. The reception staff who greets incoming guests and the breakfast waitress are both wonderful and caring, they will do whatever it takes to a make guests feel we

positive:

Historically accommodations.

The guesthouse is close enough to walk to the city centre of Edinburgh, and just a ten minute walk from Waverley station. It reserves a quiet removed location away from the noisy bustle of the city. The mansion was built in the 1850s and is surrounded by

positive:

Great breakfast.

The hearty full English breakfast is served made to order. Guests reported that the hotel staff is willing to accommodate breakfast hours if they interfere with your travel and check-out plans. They are also happy to cater to your dietary restrictions and


Negative Reviews

negative:

No lift access.

Due to the Georgian historic architecture, there is no lift access in the hotel, guests will have to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the rooms.

negative:

May feel dated.

Unfortunately, 19th century architecture does not suit everybody’s taste and appreciation, some guests may feel the guesthouse is dated and too old.

negative:

No television in the rooms.

There are no televisions in the individual rooms, but there is one in the communal lounge, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the guesthouse.


All amenities

Property amenities
  1. Entrance hall/lobby
  2. Parking
  3. Conference rooms
  4. Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  1. Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
  1. Openable windows
  2. Television
  3. Central heating
  4. Electric kettle

Arrival / Departure

  1. Check in: 14:00
  2. Check out: 11:00

Contact

8 Royal Terrace , EH7 5AB , Edinburgh , United Kingdom
Telephone: +44(131)5561033 | Fax: +44(131)5561383 | 

Frequently Asked Questions about Halcyon House

  • Is there a pool area at Halcyon House?

    No, Halcyon House doesn’t offer pool areas.

  • Are pets allowed at Halcyon House?

    No, Halcyon House doesn’t allow pets.

  • Is parking available at Halcyon House?

    Yes, Halcyon House provides Parking for guests.

  • What time is check-in and check-out at Halcyon House?

    Check-in at Halcyon House is available from: . Check-out time is by .

  • Where is Halcyon House located?

    Halcyon House is located in 8 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.