The Bonham

The Bonham The Bonham is the most stylish boutique hotel in Edinburgh. With 49 individually designed bedrooms, N It has a fascinating history.
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The Bonham occupies a series of Victorian buildings in the West End of Edinburgh. The houses were originally occupied by well to do families and their servants, enjoying the privacy of Drumsheugh Gardens and the ease of access to everything Edinburgh had to offer. In 1939 the houses were sold and became collectively known as the “Private Clinic”, a private medical practice specialising in maternit

y care. Over the next 12 years many hundreds of babies were born on the premises, now fondly known as “Bonham Babies” when they come to visit.

1951 saw the sale of the Private Clinic to the University of Edinburgh who converted the buildings into Muir Hall of Residence for university students from outside the city. Following the sale of Muir Hall the Bonham Hotel opened in 1998 as one of the first boutique hotels in the city. After an extensive renovation in 2018 the hotel now offers guests one of the best places to stay in Edinburgh and is still true to the original aspiration of providing a homely and friendly base whilst visiting Edinburgh. Within a 10 minute walk of The Bonham Hotel you will reach the bustling shopping area of Princess Street, with many big name high street stores along with great views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens or turn on to upmarket George Street which is full of luxury restaurants, cocktail bars and designer shops.

28/08/2026

Hotel bathrooms don’t always get much attention on social media. We think this one deserves some. 🛁

Each of our rooms and suites at The Bonham is individually designed, bathrooms included.

This one belongs to one of our Superior Suites, and we thought it was far too beautiful to keep in the background.

Ohh... we recognise this room! 😍
27/08/2026

Ohh... we recognise this room! 😍

where do you actually buy something made in Scotland in Edinburgh?

I get asked this all the time…

Most of what looks Scottish in the city isn’t… The genuinely Scottish stuff is often tucked away… small workshops, family-run studios, heritage brands still producing here after generations.
I’ve put together a free guide.
Comment SHOPPING below and I’ll send it to your DMs.

Don’t forget to check your message requests if you don’t see my reply.

27/08/2026

Just a short walk from The Bonham Hotel, you’ll find one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.
Dean Village dates back to the 12th century and was once a working milling village, with mills along the Water of Leith supplying the city for hundreds of years.
Today, the mills are long gone, but much of the old architecture remains, making it a fascinating little detour when you’re exploring Edinburgh.
And it’s right on our doorstep.

Looking after our guests goes beyond their stay with us. That’s why we’ve built a long standing relationship with local ...
27/08/2026

Looking after our guests goes beyond their stay with us. That’s why we’ve built a long standing relationship with local black cab company, City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd , who we can always rely on to get our guests where they need to be safely and on time.

If you’d like to pre book your ride to or from the airport, or a journey during your visit, just let our reception team know and they’ll be happy to arrange it for you.

And really, is there anything more iconic than seeing Edinburgh from the back of a black cab? 🚕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We've has some wonderful guest stories as a result of our recent history posts, so here’s another ... this time the stor...
24/08/2026

We've has some wonderful guest stories as a result of our recent history posts, so here’s another ... this time the story behind The Bonham’s Library.

The name is a little nod to the building’s past, back when The Bonham was Muir Hall and the three townhouses provided accommodation for medical students.

The Library now is a perfect quiet breakout room for guests, or a relaxed spot for drinks. It can also be included when you book the Dean Suite for a private event.

Reserve it here: https://thebonham.pulse.ly/uwvwvqv24s

☕ We love seeing visitors take a moment to unwind here, especially with a coffee and shortbread in hand.

21/08/2026

You loved our earlier post about Drumsheugh Gardens this week (thank you for all the DMs we received with photos, we’re still looking through them all!)

And so we thought we’d share more! Situated directly opposite The Bonham Hotel, it forms part of Edinburgh’s beautiful Victorian extension of the New Town, developed from the 1830s onwards.

The area was once surrounded by five acres of parkland and remains one of the city’s most picturesque and elegant corners to this day. 🌿

One of our porters’ favourite behind-the-scenes jobs? Helping with the surprises. 🥂When guests are staying with us for a...
20/08/2026

One of our porters’ favourite behind-the-scenes jobs? Helping with the surprises. 🥂

When guests are staying with us for a wedding, our team love helping to add those little personal touches to the room before they arrive.

This recent wedding welcome included a few photographs, a handwritten note, macarons, chocolate-covered strawberries and, of course, something chilled and ready to open.

A little bit about the history behind the street we are located on ...Drumsheugh Gardens forms part of the Victorian ext...
18/08/2026

A little bit about the history behind the street we are located on ...

Drumsheugh Gardens forms part of the Victorian extension of Edinburgh's New Town. The name comes from Drumsheugh, the Earl of Moray's former home, which stood around what is now the junction of Great Stuart Street and Randolph Crescent and was once surrounded by more than five acres of parkland. 🌳

The gardens themselves were developed later in the 19th century, and this area was a very desirable residential address from the beginning.

The grand townhouses were originally homes for wealthy Edinburgh families and their servants. Drumsheugh Gardens remains private today and our guests are able to enjoy the gardens during their stay. 🌸

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Set in Edinburgh’s West End, The Bonham is 3 beautifully restored Victorian townhouses, where original architectural features sit alongside individually designed rooms, curated artwork collection and quietly elegant interiors.

Just a short stroll from Princes Street and Dean Village, it offers a rare sense of calm in the heart of the city.

With No.35 at The Bonham, a relaxed bar, and the leafy Drumsheugh Gardens on the doorstep, it brings a little slice of everything Edinburgh has to offer.

One week of the Fringe down, and our team already has a few recommendations! 🎭Our team member edinburghinmyheart is also...
14/08/2026

One week of the Fringe down, and our team already has a few recommendations! 🎭

Our team member edinburghinmyheart is also a local content creator and mum, and she’s been out exploring the Fringe with her son, putting this year’s family shows to the test and picking up plenty of tips along the way.

Her Edinburgh Fringe with Kids guide is now live on our website, packed with first-hand recommendations for families visiting this year. 🎟️Read it here:
https://thebonham.com/news/edinburgh-fringe-with-kids-best-family-shows-tips/

📸 1: Assembly Hall Assembly Festival
📸 2: The Truth About Trees by Apropos Theatre
📸 3.: Ndlovu Youth Choir
📸 4: The Listies: 110% Ready The Listies x House of Oz
📸 5: 360 ALLSTARS

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