Georgian Townhouse, New Town
SLEEPS 12
This is Edinburgh as you would expect. High ceilings, original cornicing, slap bang in the middle of New Town. Inside, it’s very much in keeping with the Georgian building. Traditional, elegant, and well-maintained rather than overly styled. Think fireplaces, bay windows, and no crushed velour in sight. Where it’s slightly lacking is the social space. This isn’t a house built for 15 girls and a takeaway; there’s no big kitchen-dining setup or obvious heart of the home. It works much better as a base where you’re out most of the time and want a beautiful place to rest your head. That said, the location is hard to beat. You’re right in New Town, a short walk to Princes Street, with shops, restaurants, and bars immediately around you. Step outside, and you’ll hear bagpipes.
Good to know: Good to know: There are 50+ steps up to the property, which you’ll feel on arrival (and possibly the next morning). Also worth noting minimum stay jumps to 5 nights during peak periods which is an obvious no for a hen. Check your dates.
From £85 per person
94DR Townhouse, Edinburgh
SLEEPS 12
Stu-nning. Two syllables. This is a full townhouse just outside the centre — Victorian proportions, high ceilings, but with a modern renovation that makes it feel considered rather than traditional. With a drawing room, a library bar that works for pre-drinks, and a bright orangery at the back that opens straight onto the garden, it’s made to share a bottle (or four). It’s also one of the few city stays where the outdoor space actually feels usable — not just there for show — with a wood-burning stove and enough seating to make it part of the evening. Upstairs, all six bedrooms are en-suite, which quietly solves most of the usual group logistics. You’re in Southside, a little removed from the centre but within easy reach, with Arthur’s Seat a short walk away.
Good to know: This is a more considered stay than a chaotic one, better suited to groups who’ll use the space properly (long dinners, drinks in, slower mornings).
From £126 per person
The Old Gym House, New Town
SLEEPS 12
Far from the Bridgerton vibes, this converted 1850s gymnasium is modern in the best ways. Think vaulted ceilings, loads of light, and a social setup with a big kitchen island, Sonos, and enough room for everyone to be in the same space without it feeling cramped. The rest of the house is more straightforward — six bedrooms across the lower floors, a mix of doubles, bunks and flexible setups, and a couple of well-sized bathrooms that do the job. It’s clearly a lived-in home rather than a styled rental, but that works in its favour. You’re right by George Street — shops, bars, restaurants, everything — but tucked just enough off it that you’re not dealing with noise all night. The two private parking spaces are also a rarity this central. But realistically, this is all about that top floor. It’s one of the few places where the whole group can properly gather — dinner, drinks, music — without it turning into people scattered across different rooms.
Good to know: This is a real home, not a polished rental, so expect a bit more personality (and less uniformity). But if your priority is space to actually be together, this does it better than most.
From £105 per person
Eskbank Villa, Near Edinburgh
SLEEPS 12
This is the one that makes you reconsider staying in the city at all. Set out in Eskbank, about 20 minutes from Edinburgh, it feels much more like staying in someone’s (very well put-together) home. It’s a Victorian house but layered with beautiful modern touches. A big open-plan kitchen, dining and garden room with bi-fold doors out onto the terrace — the kind of setup that actually works for a group. Long breakfasts, dinner that turns into drinks, people drifting between inside and out. It’s easy, and it holds everyone comfortably without feeling like you’re all on top of each other. There’s also a slightly unexpected amount going on — pool table, ping pong, and instruments. You’re not central, but it’s easy enough to get into the centre for one day.
Good to know: This is very much a real home, with plenty of personal pieces and design details, so it’s not one for anything too chaotic. Also worth factoring in travel time if you’re planning late nights in the city.
From £105 per person
The Green House, Ravelston
SLEEPS 12
This is a very polished version of a group stay. Big, quiet, and properly put together — but in a way that leans more grown-up weekend than anything chaotic. Set in Ravelston, it’s all space and greenery rather than city buzz. Inside, everything is clean, modern and well-finished — a large open-plan kitchen and dining area that actually works for a full group, a proper living room (not just extra seating squeezed in), and five bathrooms, which at this size makes a noticeable difference. The six bedrooms are straightforward — mostly doubles, one twin — nothing overly styled, but comfortable and easy. It’s less about standout design and more about everything functioning exactly as it should, which honestly goes a long way on a group trip. The garden is a nice bonus, especially given how residential the area feels. It’s quiet, slightly removed, and somewhere you can sit outside without feeling overlooked — which you don’t always get this close to the centre. You’re about a 10-minute walk or short drive into the West End, so it’s easy enough to get in and out, but this isn’t a step-out-the-door-into-it location.
Good to know: This is in a residential area, so it’s not one for late-night noise or back-at-3am energy. There’s also a £1000 refundable deposit, which is worth factoring in — especially with a bigger group. Parking is limited to one space, with paid street parking for additional cars.
From £105 per person
Townhouse with Garden, Central Edinburgh
SLEEPS 12
This is one of the more straightforward central options — in a good way. A five-bedroom townhouse within walking distance of the castle and conference centre, it does exactly what most groups actually need: space, multiple bathrooms (five, which immediately changes the tone of the weekend), and a layout that doesn’t make everything feel like a squeeze. Inside, it leans classic Edinburgh — high ceilings, period features, big windows — but without feeling overly styled. It’s bright, functional, and easy to settle into. The kitchen and dining setup works well for group meals, and there’s enough living space to spread out without people disappearing entirely. The garden is a bonus this central. Not perfectly polished, but useful — whether that’s a morning coffee, a quick reset, or letting the group spill outside for a bit. Location is the main win. You’re under a 15-minute walk to the castle, an £8 Uber to bars and restaurants — and still far enough removed that it doesn’t feel chaotic.
Good to know: It’s more practical than standout — you’re booking this for ease, not design. Also worth noting a few small gaps (like no hairdryer), and the garden is slightly more “functional” than finished.
From £105 per person
Drylaw House, Edinburgh
SLEEPS 24
24 people is… a lot. Like, a lot. But if the bride has that many friends, Drylaw House is the place for them. Ten bedrooms, multiple floors, two kitchens, a games room, and the ability to do a proper dinner without it turning into a logistical nightmare. It feels pretty traditional; big rooms, slightly stately but with a few twists. Ie, the option to add on a full karaoke setup for the weekend. Location-wise, you’re about 10–15 minutes out of the centre. Close enough to get in easily, big enough to host a rugby team.
Good to know: This is big, but quite structured — less “anything goes”, more “planned dinner, drinks, then maybe the hot tub.” Also worth factoring in transport, as you’re not central.
From £105 per person
City Centre House, Edinburgh
SLEEPS 9
This is one of the understated options. Set just a 10-minute walk from the Royal Mile, it’s close enough to feel central without being right in the middle of the noise. Inside, it’s clean, spacious, and thought through for a group stay. Five bedrooms spread across the house, plenty of seating areas, and enough room that everyone can be together without it feeling cramped. It’s not overly styled or particularly showstopping, but it works. Beds are comfy, and with multiple bathrooms and toilets across floors, mornings stay relatively stress-free. There’s also a small garden out back with views towards Arthur’s Seat, which feels like a bit of a hidden bonus this close to the centre.
Good to know: The exterior is plain, so don’t expect instant wow-factor on arrival, this is one that reveals itself once you’re inside. It sleeps 9 rather than pushing into larger group territory, so better suited to slightly smaller groups who still want space.
From £105 per person
Monkton House, Near Edinburgh
SLEEPS 21
This is not subtle. It’s a 15th-century castle, and it very much knows it. Originally built by monks as a safe haven, Monkton House leans fully into its past. Arrow slits, gun loops, secret rooms — it’s all still here, and none of it has been toned down. One of the drawing rooms is hand-painted in full chinoiserie, inspired by the Brighton Pavilion, which gives you an idea of the general direction this place has taken. Bedrooms are equally theatrical — four-poster beds, heavy fabrics, and rooms that all feel completely different from each other. It’s not polished or minimal in any sense, but that’s the point. Dinner in, drinks in, possibly something slightly chaotic happening in a room you didn’t realise existed.
Good to know: It’s old in every sense — expect quirks, uneven layouts, and a general lack of anything resembling modern minimalism. This is for groups who are happy to fully commit to the theme.
From £75 per person
The Old Mill House Experience, Dalkeith
SLEEPS 12
Not technically Edinburgh, but when it comes to big groups, you’ll quickly realise that staying just outside tends to make sense. Set about 20 minutes from the city, this is one of those places where you arrive and immediately stop caring about going back in. A restored mill house set across 3.5 acres, with a river running through it, actual wildlife wandering around, and enough space that the whole weekend can just happen here. The original stone kitchen opens into a bright orangery dining space, which ends up being the centre of everything — long dinners, slow mornings, drinks that go on longer than planned. There are multiple living spaces, including a snug that feels very late-night whisky (which, conveniently, you can arrange). All bedrooms are en-suite, so no one’s stuck with the short straw. Outside is where it really leans in. A hydro swim spa, sauna, cold plunge, outdoor deck for yoga or Pilates — it’s giving low-key wellness retreat, but without forcing it.
Good to know: You’re not central — this is a stay-in, settle-in kind of house rather than somewhere to stumble out into the city. The owner also lives on-site (separately), so it’s not a completely isolated setup.
From £105 per person
Winton Cottage, East Lothian
SLEEPS 10-12
Set within the Winton Estate, about half an hour from Edinburgh, this is a countryside house: big garden, open fire, long dining table, and that quiet, slowed-down feeling you only really get when you’re not in a city anymore. A farmhouse-style kitchen with a range cooker and breakfast bar, a dining room that actually seats everyone, and a cosy drawing room for later in the evening when karaoke becomes inevitable. You’re in a small village near Edinburgh, but realistically, this is a stay-put kind of house. The city is doable for a day, but it’s not the focus.
Good to know: This is more country weekend than city break, so best suited to groups happy to lean into slower plans.
From £105 per person
