Name: Rock House - Photographer's Studio - Historic Gem in the heart of the City
Address: 28 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA
Rating: 9.5

WiFi availableFree WiFiParkingStreet parkingTerraceGarden

Check-in / Check-out

From 04:00 PM · Until 10:00 AM

Classification

3-Star Hotel

Amenities

WiFi available, Free WiFi, Parking, Terrace, Garden, BBQ facilities

Location

Edinburgh, gb

Historic Gem in the Heart of Edinburgh

Unique Photographer's Studio: Experience a stay like no other in our charming photographer's studio, offering a blend of history and creativity.

City Views and Inner Courtyard: Enjoy stunning city views from the comfort of your room, or unwind in our peaceful inner courtyard for a tranquil retreat.

Convenient Location: Situated just steps away from Edinburgh's top attractions, including Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, our non-smoking property offers the perfect base for exploring the city.

Ready to immerse yourself in the charm of Edinburgh? Book your stay at Rock House - Photographer's Studio - Historic Gem in the heart of the City now!

Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.5

Exceptional

87 reviews

Highlights

+Excellent location
+Quick response from host
+Beautiful apartment

Could Improve

–Erratic heating
–No Nespresso machine
–Narrow bed

Cleanliness9.3

The review mentioned erratic heating/ boiler noise which might suggest some issues with maintenance.

Service10.0

Marco is available and responds quickly, indicating strong service.

Location10.0

Excellent location noted in multiple reviews, described as central yet quiet.

Room Quality8.8

Some issues mentioned like the size of the bed and missing amenities compared to photos.

Amenities8.8

Mention of the absence of a Nespresso machine and other amenities suggests room for improvement.

Value for Money9.3

Overall positive sentiments, but slight negatives in amenities might affect perception.

Food and Beverage9.8

Food and beverage not explicitly discussed but no negatives noted.

Overall Experience10.0

Overall experiences were described as fantastic, with several positive remarks.

Ellis

Couple · Jul 2026

A unique home base in the heart of Edinburgh.

Liked:This is a charming property in the perfect location. Full of history. (The renowned former owner photographers have photos in the Scottish portrait gallery.) Tree top views. Lovely courtyard. And an iron gate that had passersby wondering where it led!

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Cynthia

Couple · Jun 2026

Loved the setting and character of this unique historic property and would definitely return!

Liked:Charming and cozy historic setting! Loved having a separate living area. Really appreciated the flexibility and attentiveness of the management company allowing us to check in earlier than we had planned after a long journey.

Disliked:Please provide tissues for guests as a convenience. The shower size was a little cramped and had some mildew on the tiles. A little hard to find the access panel on the inner side of the entrance gate- some more instructions would have been helpful.

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Alan

Couple · Jun 2026

A wonderfully historic and cozy stay in the heart of Edinburgh.

Liked:It felt that we were in the country, while really being in the heart of Edinburgh. The location, with all the shrubbery surrounding the house was stunning. The two floor layout was fantastic, cool downstairs for sleeping, warm upstairs for cooking meals, reading etc.. Cozy would be a fitting description.

Disliked:The bathroom needed a bathmat and shower caddy for the shower. Lighting for the circular stairs and cooking areas was inadequate/ burnt out. Drain board/ dish rack would have been useful to protect the wood counter. The washing machine (being a high revolution one) needs to be properly secured to the floor.

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DARIAN

Couple · May 2026

More lovely than the pictures and spotless - a treasure!

Liked:What a beautiful place!! It was so delightful to be there - spotless and charming with more than we could have asked for in provision and location. A historic setting, but so quiet we could hear the birds singing. Thank you and we look forward to returning soon!

Disliked:We loved everything.

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Location

How to Find Us

28 Calton Hill

Edinburgh · gb

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Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 04:00 PM. Check-out by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.5

Exceptional

87 reviews

Highlights

+Excellent location
+Quick response from host
+Beautiful apartment

Could Improve

–Erratic heating
–No Nespresso machine
–Narrow bed

Cleanliness9.3

The review mentioned erratic heating/ boiler noise which might suggest some issues with maintenance.

Service10.0

Marco is available and responds quickly, indicating strong service.

Location10.0

Excellent location noted in multiple reviews, described as central yet quiet.

Room Quality8.8

Some issues mentioned like the size of the bed and missing amenities compared to photos.

Amenities8.8

Mention of the absence of a Nespresso machine and other amenities suggests room for improvement.

Value for Money9.3

Overall positive sentiments, but slight negatives in amenities might affect perception.

Food and Beverage9.8

Food and beverage not explicitly discussed but no negatives noted.

Overall Experience10.0

Overall experiences were described as fantastic, with several positive remarks.

Ellis

Couple · Jul 2026

A unique home base in the heart of Edinburgh.

via Nuitee

Cynthia

Couple · Jun 2026

Loved the setting and character of this unique historic property and would definitely return!

via Nuitee

Alan

Couple · Jun 2026

A wonderfully historic and cozy stay in the heart of Edinburgh.

via Nuitee

DARIAN

Couple · May 2026

More lovely than the pictures and spotless - a treasure!

Disliked:We loved everything.

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