The Bonham

02/09/2026

One quick tip before you book your next stay with us...

When you book directly through our website, you’ll save 10% off our flexible rate, across all room types.

It’s an online-only rate, so before you confirm your next Edinburgh stay elsewhere, it’s worth checking our website first.

Book direct and save 10%: https://thebonham.pulse.ly/r88alg7v2m

01/09/2026

With the busy summer season almost behind us, we thought it was about time to bring back our 35 from No.35 series, where we highlight some of Edinburgh’s best places to visit, all within a 35 minute walk of The Bonham.

And today’s destination is a very special one: the newly reopened King’s Theatre on Leven Street. 🎭 The Grade A listed theatre first opened in 1906 and closed for its major redevelopment in 2023, reopening last month after more than three years of work.

The programme is already looking fantastic! If you’re planning a visit around Christmas, you’ll also want to keep an eye out for Edinburgh’s much loved festive tradition, with the famous King’s Theatre pantomime returning home this season.

30/08/2026

Planning a winter wedding in Edinburgh for 40 guests or fewer? Save this one. 💍

Our Drumsheugh Wedding Package is designed for smaller celebrations, with exclusive use of The Dean Suite and Library for your entire day.

At £195 per guest, it includes your drinks reception and canapés, three-course wedding breakfast with wine, evening reception and buffet, plus an overnight stay in a Junior Suite for the couple.

And, you’ll have the hotel and gardens for photographs, with the Dean Suite’s candelabras and candlelight lending themselves particularly well to the season.

Explore the full package and start planning your day: https://thebonham.pulse.ly/aw4teeifj1

Photo credit: Iris Art Photography

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.

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.

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? 🚕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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. 🌿

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.