The Parliament House Hotel
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About this property
This beautifully restored 3-star hotel is in Edinburgh city centre, just 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and Princes Street. Rooms each have a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The Parliament House Hotel has a quiet location at the foot of Calton Hill on a short, traditional cobbled lane. Each stylish room includes a TV and a hairdryer. Many shops, the spectacular Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament are less than a mile away. Edinburgh Bus Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The MP's Bistro offers a full traditional cooked Scottish breakfast each morning, as well as continental options. The Bistro is not open for dinner. Guests can relax in comfortable armchairs in front of the open fire in the lounge bar. The upper floors are accessible by stairs or a lift.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Trevor
New Zealand
“Character and presentation Staff were wonderful. Location is excellent for us.” - Dorian
United Kingdom
“Amazing room, very clean and comfortable. The hotel was a 5 minute walk from the bus link for the airport so very convenient if flying to Edinburgh. Perfect location between all the activities we wanted to do and very friendly staff checking in....” - Katarzyna
Poland
“Location is the biggest advantage. Hotel has is own unique style.” - Danny
Australia
“The character, the location and the very helpful staff.” - Lea
Slovenia
“Very nice hotel. Clean and comfortable. Just a short walk to the centre. From room 14 is a spectacular view to the Calton Hill.” - Mrs
United Kingdom
“Ideally situated near to the station, the room was lovely and the beds very comfortable. The staff were extremely accommodating - ensuring I had soya milk in my fridge. Highly recommended!” - Maryanne05
Australia
“Reception staff always very helpful. Very convenient location.” - Graham
United Kingdom
“The big , big thing about this hotel is the location. In a side street just off Waterloo Place at the end of Princes Street, you are at the heart of the city, yet secluded. Be aware that access from one direction is not so easy, the path is very...” - Kathleen
Australia
“We liked this property because it was very convenient to get around Edinburgh, it was very comfortable and beautiful place to stay” - Giorgia
Italy
“Very comfortable bed and the position is amazing. 5 minutes away from every attractions.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
When booking more than 4 rooms, payment of a 25% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Payment of the balance in full to be made 4 weeks before the arrival date which is also non-refundable. Payment must be directly with Hotel, payment via Booking.com is not accepted (VCC).
Please note that this property does not accept multiple room bookings of more than 4 rooms on a Friday or Saturday night.
Please be advised that from 1st June 2024, Edinburgh city centre will become a low emissions zone (LEZ). All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.