The Bonham
At a glance: 5-star · 49 rooms
Near: Edinburgh Castle · 13 min walk
Guests love: Service · Dining
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For a meal without leaving the hotel, No.35 at The Bonham Restaurant serves European-inspired dishes with a Scottish twist, and the Bar and Lobby bar offer lighter bites and drinks. A short walk away, George Street is lined with restaurants and cocktail bars, while Princes Street has plenty of dining options. The hotel's own dining spots are a reliable choice, and the surrounding West End area has many eateries to explore. You can also walk to the Old Town in about 20 minutes for more restaurant choices along the Royal Mile.
The Bonham sits on a quiet, leafy crescent in Edinburgh's West End, a short walk from Princes Street's shops and George Street's restaurants and bars. Edinburgh Castle is a 13-minute walk, with the Scotch Whisky Experience and Camera Obscura 16 minutes away. The Old Town and Royal Mile are about a 20-minute stroll, where you'll find St Giles' Cathedral and the National Museum of Scotland. The hotel's own No.35 Restaurant, Bar, and Lobby bar offer dining on site. Haymarket Station is nearby for easy connections around the city.
From Edinburgh Airport, take the tram to Haymarket station, then it's a 5-minute taxi or a short walk to the hotel. Haymarket is about half a mile away, and the West End tram stop is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel. From Edinburgh's main Waverley station, a taxi takes about 10 minutes. The Airlink 100 bus from the airport stops at Shandwick Place, a few minutes' walk away. Driving from the airport via the A8 takes about 4 miles to Haymarket, then follow signs to Drumsheugh Gardens.
In the evening, you can stay at the hotel and enjoy the Bar, Lobby bar, and Restaurant, which offers a European-inspired menu with a Scottish twist. For a night out, the West End is a short walk away, with George Street's restaurants and cocktail bars about a 10-minute stroll. Edinburgh Castle is a 13-minute walk, and the Old Town, with its historic streets and evening atmosphere, is a 20-minute walk. You could also join the Underground Vaults Walking Tour or The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour for a guided evening experience. The hotel's bar is a comfortable spot for a drink before heading out.
Yes, The Bonham is a great base for exploring Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is a 13-minute walk away, and The Scotch Whisky Experience and Camera Obscura are each a 16-minute walk. The Scott Monument is 18 minutes on foot, while The Edinburgh Dungeon, St Giles' Cathedral, and The Real Mary King's Close are all within a 20-minute walk. The National Museum of Scotland is a 21-minute stroll. For farther sights like the Royal Mile, it's a leisurely 20-minute walk into the Old Town. Haymarket Station is just a 5-minute taxi ride, making day trips easy.

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