Living with Host
Large room in EH1, five minutes walk to The Playhouse. for one guest only, with shared bathroom (with shower) in vibrant Broughton Street. 2nd floor (no lift). Food storage and fridge space is provided for the guest as well as a microwave and the kitchen can be used for eating and preparing meals. Peaceful ambience.
Prices are higher during August. Please enquire BEFORE booking.
Guest Parking
Car parking is difficult in central Edinburgh.
The Area and Transport
Extremely central. Close to Waverley Station and Picardy Place tram stop with direct access to the airport.
Included amenities
See what's not included
This space is shared with 1 Host.
The bathroom and kitchen are shared with the host.
Excluded Facilities
The sittingroom
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
12:00 - 22:00
Check-out
12:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Daytime visitors only
No allergens or intolerances to note
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Property decluttered where possible
See what's not included
Hand sanitiser provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Letting Compliance The Host confirmed that their Digs fully comply with local letting regulations.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
Included in this room
See what's not included
Great stay with Hester. Great chats! Perfect for the Festival Theatre.
28th Apr 2025
Hester is a great host. This is a perfect situated digs. Would highly recommend. Thanks so much Hester for such a lovely stay!
15th Apr 2025
Thank you, Edie. It was a pleasure having you to stay. All the best with the rest of the tour!
I had the most wonderful stay with Hester. A lovely and spacious room in such a great location. I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Hester is a marvellous host, I enjoyed our chats very much. Thank you for having me Hester! :)
24th Feb 2025
Thank you so much for being such a lovely guest, Tori. I hope you’ll stay again if you’re back in Edinburgh.
Fantastic location to the theatre, and only a short walk to the shops and tourist attractions. The room is so much bigger than the photos seem. Hester was really welcoming too!
10th Feb 2025
Thanks so much Hester for a lovely stay. Such a great location, only 5 mins walk to playhouse. Peaceful warm large room with comfy bed and loads of space. Spotless bathroom and nice hot shower. It was so lovely to meet you Hester & really enjoyed our chats & thanks again for book recommendation - it was a hit! Will definitely request to stay again if working in Edinburgh.
3rd Feb 2025
It really was a great pleasure having you to stay, Rachael, and thank you for your lovely review. Thank you also for leaving me the very interesting programme and lovely little flower. You would be very welcome to stay again - I hope you will!
My second time staying with Hester. A kind lady who is very mindful of your privacy. Very convenient for the Playhouse and shops. Thank you for hosting me.
30th Dec 2024
A wonderful room in a beautiful flat, and excellent location! Hester is a wonderful host and I had such a lovely stay! Thank you xx
11th Nov 2024
Thank you, Katie. I do hope you’ll stay again when you’re in Edinburgh.
Amazing stay in a very cozy flat in Edinburgh - 5 mins away from the Playhouse. Thanks again Hester!
6th Nov 2024
Thank you.
Hester was an absolute pleasure to stay with - readily available to make sure that every day spent with at her home was a comfortable one. Would happily recommend to any one who wants a peaceful stay and a memorable visit!
2nd Oct 2024
Absolutely perfect, quiet room in an amazing location. Thanks Hester!
15th Sep 2024
Thanks Max for your kind review. I hope you’ll stay again!
Hester is just AMAZING. Aside from the location being perfect in terms of travelling across Edinburgh, and the essentials being on the doorstep practically, what made my stay what it was was Hester. Every question I had, she had an amazing answer, she was extremely accommodating if anything arose that needed clarifying or if I needed help and she allowed for the best stay for the time I was there. The only sadness was I wasn't able to stay for longer! 5 stars and 10/10 all around for everything.
7th Sep 2024
Thank you so much, Keaton. It was a great pleasure having you to stay and I hope you will return when you’re next in Edinburgh. All the best in NY!
Hester was so lovely - the room is HUGE and all very clean and easy.
Would definitely stay again.
26th Aug 2024
Hester was a very warm and welcoming host. The room was large, pleasant and comfortable. The flat was very clean and well presented. The location was very convenient. I've only good things to say about my stay here. Would definitely stay with Hester again.
22nd Aug 2024
Thanks, Charlie, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you in Edinburgh again!
Very comfortable room with a friendly and helpful host, easy walk to the playhouse
16th Aug 2024
Hester was the best host I could ask for. She made me feel welcomed straight away. The house is lovely, in a great quieter location. Clean and spacious.
Thank you so so much, Hester!
13th Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Silvia. It was a pleasure having you to stay, and I do hope you’ll stay again next time you’re in Edinburgh.
I had the best time here. My booking was very last minute and I am incredibly lucky that Hester’s room was available.
The location is incredible. The room is a so comfortable and I slept incredibly well in it.
Hester was very good with contacting and letting me know everything I needed to know. The price was incredible for what was provided.
I will be hard pushed to even consider anyone else if I was staying in Edinburgh for another show.
10th Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Christopher. I do hope you’ll stay again!
I had a lovely stay with Hester. Big comfy room in a great part of town, ideal for a short walk to the Playhouse. Would highly recommend and stay again!
7th Jul 2024
I had a lovely stay here.
The location is great very close to the playhouse theatre and the town centre.
The bedroom is very light and airy and very spacious.
Hester was a lovely host who made my stay very welcoming.
I would highly recommend.
3rd Jun 2024
Thank you for such a lovely review, Molly. It really was a pleasure having you to stay. Have a great holiday in Spain!
I could not have been given a warmer welcome from Hester! It was such a wonderful stay, and Hester couldn’t have been more helpful and lovely! The location for the Playhouse is excellent, and there’s a Tesco, chippy and shopping centre all in close proximity! Strongly recommend Artisan Coffee across the road and up a bit! The room is huge and comfortable, and will be my first port of call for Edinburgh again! Thanks so much Hester!
6th May 2024
Thank you so much, Eleanor, I do hope you’ll be back!
Lovely stay within ten minutes walking distance of the Playhouse and very close to shops/cafes. Room was very big and bed was comfy, Hester was a lovely host as well. Would definitely recommend!
3rd May 2024
Hester was absolutely lovely. Very warm and welcoming. The room was spacious and only a 5 minute walk to the theatre. With plenty of little cafes and bars and brunch spots on the way.
Thanks so much for having me Hester!
4th Mar 2024
I had a wonderful week at Hester's. Spacious room with warm, comfortable bed. I slept well. Very short walk to theatre. I would stay again next time at the Playhouse. Thanks Hester.
19th Feb 2024
Thanks, Marianne, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back.
Had a lovely stay with Hester!
The room is big, the location is perfect just around the corner from the Playhouse (5min walk) & Hester is such a lovely host!
22nd Nov 2023
Thanks Chris. All the best with the rest of the tour.
I had a lovely stay at Hester’s place. The location is great, walking distance to most things and well connected to public transport. The room was spacious and perfect for my stay. Hester is a lovely host, highly recommend! Thank you for a lovely stay :)
29th Sep 2023
Adored staying at Hester’s. Lovely bright room, 5 minutes to the playhouse. Would love to stay again
19th Sep 2023
Thank you,Rachel. You’d be very welcome.
I stayed with Hester for just under two weeks and it was such a lovely time! Hester is the perfect host and her flat has pretty much everything you could ask for, as well as being clean and beautifully rustic. The area has some very nice coffee shops and restaurants nearby, as well as being within walking distance to the local supermarkets. I could not have asked for a more hospitable stay!
Thank you for having me,
Blake
7th Sep 2023
Thank you for your review, Blake. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. All the best, Hester
Hester is a consummate hostess whose lovely home was the perfect spot for a stay in Edinburgh.
3rd Sep 2023
Had a really great stay at Helen's flat, the room was very spacious and light and Helen was just lovely. Location couldn't be more perfect. Would definitely recommend!
4th Jul 2023
Thank you, Bas. It was a pleasure having you to stay and thanks also for stripping the bed before you left. All the best, Hester
Hester's flat is lovely, and in a very nice part of town. The room is east acing which means you can be woken by the sun if needed! But also has shutters to avoid this. Will be likely be back when I'm next in town.
12th Jun 2023
Thanks, Stan. You’d be welcome back!
Lovely place to stay, Hester is so accommodating. The room was clean and it was close to the theatre. Thankyou Hester.
29th Mar 2023
Thanks, Stacie. Have a wonderful time in France.
A comfortable stay and very convenient for the Playhouse - thanks Hester!
28th Feb 2023
Thanks, Kieran. Best wishes for the rest of the tour.
Had a fantastic stay with Hester. Lovely spacious room with a large window with gorgeous natural light. Location is ideal for the playhouse. Top tip: pickles next door is lovey for cheese and wine, and the ox on the corner is an awesome Sunday roast
6th Feb 2023
Thanks, Ryan. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Enjoy the rest of the tour!
Clean house and lovely room to stay in. Great location for the Playhouse Theatre. Hester was a very kind host. No oven/hob use so couldn't meal prep which was the only down side - but did get to eat in some gorgeous little cafes/restaurants nearby.
23rd Jan 2023
A big, high-ceilinged room in a late-Georgian tenement building a 5 minute walk from the Playhouse. Hester was very accommodating and a pleasure to talk with. I would recommend.
24th Oct 2022
Thanks, Neil. You’d be very welcome to stay again next time you’re in Edinburgh.
Hester was an excellent host, and I very much enjoyed my time there. Would very happily stay again.
13th Oct 2022
It was an absolute pleasure staying with Hester. The property is clean and has all the amenities you will need. The location is perfect! Hester was an ideal host and I look forward to staying with her again.
17th Aug 2022
Thank you Jake. It was a pleasure having you to stay and I hope to see you again.
A lovely large and airy room, in a perfect location for the Playhouse. Hester was a great host and I will definitely be back when I’m next in Edinburgh.
1st Aug 2022
Thanks, David. You’d be very welcome!
A lovely comfortable stay, huge room and very welcoming host. Great shower, close to theatre, coffee shops and amenities on the doorstep. Perfect!
25th Jul 2022
Thank you, Anna. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. All the best with the rest of the tour.
Hester is a dream host! I had a lovely time staying here. Very peaceful. Was able to get a good nights sleep. Nice spot in the kitchen eating breakfast of a morning. Also, if you’re lucky a treat listening to Hester practise the cello. A great stay!
20th Jun 2022
Thank you Carl for such a lovely review! I do hope you’ll stay again next time you’re in Edinburgh. All the very best, Hester
I had a lovely stay with Hester. Really welcoming and helpful. Plenty of tips of where to go and see during my stay. Very close to the Edinburgh Playhouse. Which was great for me. Room was huge and as described. Could ask for more.
10th May 2022
Staying with Hester was perfect for the Playhouse - she was lovely and welcoming, the flat was in perfect location and the room is so spacious and homely
29th Apr 2022
Thank you, Amelia. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope you’ll come back next time you’re in Edinburgh.
I really enjoyed my stay here ! The room was perfect and Hester was the best host ! I felt really at home for the 2 weeks. I would definitely stay here again when back in Edinburgh
28th Apr 2022
Thank you, Olta. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope to see you back in Edinburgh again. All the best, Hx
Hester was the perfect host in the most ideal location! Highly recommend x
27th Mar 2022
I had a lovely stay with Hester. She is a great host! The room is spacious and comfortable and the flat is so close to the playhouse. I would highly recommend these digs.
12th Mar 2022
Hesters home is perfect for the playhouse! it's in a great area and absolutely spotless. Hester is so friendly and easy going. I would stay here any time I am back in Edinburgh!
31st Jan 2022
Thanks Joanna. I enjoyed having you to stay and I hope you’ll be back!
A lovely stay with the lovely Hester. Zac
27th Jan 2022
Thanks, Zac. You were a perfect guest!
Hester is so lovely and the house is so close to the theatre with lots of shops and restaurants around.
23rd Dec 2021
I enjoyed staying at Hesters. The room was very large and comfortable with a lot of space int he middle for you to rehearse! Hester was a joy to stay with. I enjoyed our conversations. Would stay again.
16th Nov 2021
I had the loveliest stay with Hester, who made me feel very welcome in her home. Location for the Playhouse Theatre could not have been better, a short walk with plenty of independent coffee shops along the way!
20th Sep 2021
Thank you, Nettie, for a lovely review and thank you also for the gorgeous flowers. I really enjoyed having you to stay and hope you’ll revisit!
I stayed with Hester for 2 and a half months whilst at the playhouse. Hester is lovely, the room is great and location doesn’t get any better. I’ll be stopping in when I’m next in Edinburgh that’s for sure! Thanks so much for having me! X
1st Apr 2020
Hi Matt, thanks for your great review! It was lovely having you to stay and I hope to see you next time you’re in Edinburgh. Meanwhile, all the best and keep safe. Hx
Hester was a wonderful host, very friendly and accommodating. her flat is brilliantly situated on Broughton Street - a great area and very handy for the Playhouse Theatre. I had a wonderful stay there and I recommend highly. Thank you Hester
27th Dec 2019
Thank you for being a lovely guest, Maria. I did enjoy having you to stay and I hope you’ll do so again if you’re back in Edinburgh. All the best with the rest of the tour!
Had such a lovely stay with Hester! Highly recommend anyone to stay here. A gorgeous, huge room and literally 5 minutes walk from the Playhouse - so so convenient! Hester is a lovely, friendly, welcoming host and I would absolutely stay again! Xx
11th Nov 2019
Thank you Maria, for such a lovely review! It was a pleasure having you to stay and I do hope you’ll come back next time you’re in Edinburgh.
Lovely big spacious room with a very comfy bed and just around the corner from the Playhouse!
14th Oct 2019
Hester was so welcoming and really great to sit and chat with. The flat couldn't be any better situated for the Playhouse, it was clean and exactly as described. I would definitely recommend staying with Hester!
22nd May 2019
Thank you, Matt, for an excellent review! It was a pleasure having you to stay. All the best with the rest of the tour and for the one to follow! Hester
Loved my stay at this digs ! Amazing location to the town centre and the Playhouse theatre with it only being a 5 minute walk. Hester was so lovely and welcoming - would definitely stay here again.
29th Mar 2019
Hester was a fantastic, friendly host. Location is perfect for Playhouse Theatre and a 15 minute walk to Festival Theatre. Highly recommend.
18th Mar 2019
Thanks, Raife. Come back soon!
I have stayed at Hester's numerous times. I absolutely love it the room is a great size. Hester is super sweet. The place is a really great place to stay.
11th Mar 2019
Thanks, Aryana. So pleased you enjoy staying. Come back soon!
Hester was a lovely and inviting host. Her digs were in a brilliant location just around the corner from the Playhouse. The room was spacious and really comfortable. Thank you very much!
8th Mar 2019
Thanks, Liam. I hope you’ll stay again next time you’re in Edinburgh!
I really enjoyed my stay with Hester, she is an excellent host and is always around for a chat or can help with anything to make your stay more pleasant. The digs are super close to the Playhouse, which is literally just up the road. Recommended!
15th Feb 2019
Thanks, Ali. You’d be very welcome to stay again next time you’re in Edinburgh. All the best, Hester
Hester is so lovely. The room is big and cosy. Great place to stay.
28th Jan 2019
Thanks, Aryana, for your review. It was lovely having you to stay.
Thanks Hester! Thank you for welcoming me into your home. Great location and comfy room. Was great as I was a 5 minute walk both from theatre and gym! Merry Christmas! R xx
14th Dec 2018
Thanks Rickey, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope you’ll stay here again next time you’re in Edinburgh. Have a great Christmas! X
Wonderful room with plenty of space, and Hester is a great host!
26th Nov 2018
Thanks, Joe. I really enjoyed having you to stay. All the best, Hester
Very lovely host and thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
31st Oct 2018
It was lovely having you to stay, Keenan, and I hope you’ll stay again next time you’re back in Edinburgh. All the best with the rest of the tour.
Lovely flat and host. Perfect location for the Playhouse. My first choice for next time I'm in Edinburgh.
10th Oct 2018
Thanks, Duncan. I look forward to seeing you next time you’re in Edinburgh.
Would stay any once more anytime
3rd Aug 2018
Hester was a lovely host and the flat is beautiful. 5 mins from the Playhouse and very close to Princes St and other amenities. Highly recommend!
17th Jul 2018
I'm seriously coveting this flat. It was a lovely stay and I hope to stay again.
11th Jun 2018
Thanks, Hazel. Please do stay again! Be great to see you ...
Hester provides a fantastic homely environment. It’s a perfect location right next to the Playhouse. Would happily stay again and recommend to anyone travelling through Edinburgh!
11th Jun 2018
Thanks, Christian. Best wishes for the rest of the tour and I hope to see you in Edinburgh again.
Great location, friendly host, lovely room. Would stay again
24th Apr 2018
Thanks, April. It was lovely to have you stay and I hope you’ll come back next time you’re in Edinburgh.
Hester was a lovely host. Highly recommend.
5th Apr 2018
Thanks, Robb, for your lovely review. I hope you will come to stay next time you’re in Edinburgh.
Great big room. Very close to the theatre. Host was amazingly helpful and would definitely recommend this as a hotspot place to stay! Thank you!
10th Feb 2018
Thanks, Molly! It was great having you to stay and I hope you stay again next time you’re in Edinburgh.
All the best, Hester
These were incredible digs to stay at while at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Five minutes walk. Beautiful room. Hester was a wonderful host. Thank you very much.
13th Jan 2018
Great location, 5 min walk to the theatre. Very spacious room and lovely landlady. Would defiantly stay again :)
11th Jan 2018
Thanks, Hannah. Glad you enjoyed your stay. You’d be welcome back any time.
Lovely big room, nice and near to the Playhouse. Hester was friendly and welcoming. Great digs.
8th Jan 2018
Thank you, Sarah. I hope you come to stay next time you’re in Edinburgh.
Great digs and lovely host, will definitely stop here again next time i'm in Edinburgh!
4th Dec 2017
Thanks, Ben, for a lovely review. I hope you come and stay again.
I have had the pleasure of staying in Hester's Home on two occasion and both time where great. All one could ask for in theatre accommodation.
6th Nov 2017
Thank you, Robert. It was good to see you again. You’re welcome any time.
A very warm stay with Hesther and in a great location. Would 100% stay again.
10th Oct 2017
Thanks, Bernadette. You’d be very welcome!
Hester was a fantasic host and went to the extra effort of arranging making the key easy to collect. Lovely room in the perfect location for the Playhouse. Would recommend!
25th Sep 2017
Thank you Jenny! Best wishes for the rest of the tour and I hope to see you back in Edinburgh in the future.
Had a brilliant time Staying with Hester! The flat is lovely, clean and comfortable. Very well located for theatres, shops and bars.
Overall! Excellent. I will book again in future!
25th Apr 2017
Thanks Joe. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope you'll come back next time you're in Edinburgh. All the best.
Perfect digs, perfect location!
12th Mar 2017
Thanks, Matt, for your kind review.
Great value for money! Lovely flat in the perfect location for the Playhouse!
Hester is lovely and communicative and the room is huge!
Would definitely recommend!
15th Feb 2017
Thank you, Kate, for a lovely review.
Really lovely house and host, would stay here again
29th Jan 2017
Thank you, April. It was a pleasure having you to stay. You'd be very welcome any time.
Had a wonderful time here whilst at the festival theatre. Would 100% stay here again when returning to Edinbrough.
6th Nov 2016
Thank you, Alun, for your kind and much appreciated review. If you find yourself in Edinburgh again, you'd be very welcome to stay here.
Great room, perfect location, comfortable flat and Hester was very welcoming. Would definitely book again.
25th Oct 2016
Belated thanks for your kind review, Andrew. You would be very welcome to stay again.
I would highly recommend staying with Hester.
She made me feel very welcome and at home during my stay at the Edinburgh Fringe.
30th Aug 2016
I would highly recommend staying with Hester. She made me feel very welcome and at home whilst at the Edinburgh Fringe.
30th Aug 2016
Thanks Neil. I'm glad you felt at home. You were a lovely guest and I hope you'll come back sometime.
Gorgeous digs so close to the theatre. Pass Tesco's on the way and a lovely friendly host. Will stay again!!
11th Jul 2016
Thank you, Josh. It was lovely to have you to stay and I hope you'll come back!
Hester is one of the loveliest hosts I've ever met and her apartment is gorgeous. Highly recommend.
14th Jun 2016
Thank you, April, for such a lovely review. It was a real pleasure having you to stay and I do hope you come back sometime. You'd be very welcome.
Great digs in wonderful part of Edinburgh close to Playhouse theatre; lovely friendly landlady; all in all very good value.
18th Apr 2016
Hester was a lovely host and the flat was very tidy and clean. Also, it's in a brilliant location for the Playhouse!
21st Mar 2016
Hester is a lovely host, really looked after me when I stayed in her beautiful house for a week. I wasn't too well & she was there to lend a helping hand. The room is spacious yet homely house is gorgeous, extremely clean and I'd love to stay again!
29th Feb 2016
Had a great stay here. Hester was a very friendly host and I felt very welcome and relaxed. Great location for the theatre and excellent value. Would definitely stay here again.
15th Feb 2016
Hester is a charming and kind host who is lovely to chat with but she also respects privacy.
The room is comfortable and the location is great for the theatres especially The Playhouse.
Lovely area, would stay again happily,
5th Feb 2016
I had a lovely stay with Hester for the week. The rooms are lovely and big and only a 5 minute walk to The Playhouse theatre.
Great shower and I was able to use all the facilities in the kitchen.
Hester is a lovely host who is great to have a chat with over a cup of tea or equally happy to leave you to your own devices. A very nice lady indeed!
10th Jan 2016
Thank you for everything, love your place.
I'll definitely stay again if I'm in the area.
Andy P xx
14th Nov 2015
I stayed at Hester's with my girlfriend for a week during the summer and it has been a charming experience which I highly recommend.
A beautiful apartment and a lovely host.
11th Nov 2015
+ Very welcoming and accommodating host
+ Spacious room
+ Clean bathroom
+ High ceilings
+ Blackout shutters/curtains
+ Great location on lovely street
+ Fresh towels
Negative points:
In general it was a little on the cold side. However the host was accommodating in putting the heating on if asked.
The host asked that the oven not be used. Not a problem for me but this might be an issue if you were keen on baking and roasting.
Overall:
I had a very nice stay and would certainly consider staying again, especially for the excellent location.
10th Nov 2015
I had the pleasure of staying with Hester through the duration of the fringe festival. She's a fantastic host, very friendly and looked after me incredibly well.
The room is fantastic, as is its location with most of central Edinburgh a short walk away and surrounded by lovely cafes.
3rd Sep 2015
This host has opted to only receive bookings from registered theatre professionals.
Please log in or register to proceed.
Not a theatre professional? Go back or start a new search.