Calton Hill Rockhouse
Edinburgh
📍 28 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.3 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Andycatlincom (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- 18th-century house let as three self-catering stays on Calton Hill
- Five minutes' walk from Waverley station and Princes Street
- Secluded terrace with panoramic views over the city
- Historic site of Scotland's first photography studio, founded 1843
- Can be booked as three separate stays sleeping up to fourteen together
Calton Hill Rockhouse sits in Edinburgh, just a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley station and Princes Street, in a secluded spot at the foot of Calton Hill. The 18th-century house is let as three self-catering stays, from a cosy studio to the full house, together sleeping up to fourteen guests. From its terrace you look out over the city, and you're close to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle on foot. The house is historically notable as the site of Scotland's first photography studio, founded here in 1843. Nearby you'll also find museums including Trinity Apse and the Museum of Childhood, both a few minutes away, making this a well-placed base for exploring the city's history and sights.
How far to…
- Station
- 5 min walk
- Princes Street
- 5 min walk
- Royal Mile
- 10 min walk
- Calton Hill Summit
- 5 min walk
- Edinburgh Castle
- 20 min walk
Practical details
- Check-in
- 4:00pm
- Check-out
- 10:00am, 11:00am for the Terrace Apartment
- Parking
- No private parking; secure public parking at the OMNI Centre nearby
Accommodation on site
- The Historic Main House (Rock House)
- The Terrace Apartment
- The Photographer's Studio
Details taken from the operator's own website on 1 Nov 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ WiFi
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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