Edinburgh City Chambers
Edinburgh City Chambers
4
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Edinburgh City Chambers
The area
Address
Neighborhood: Old Town
Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavored souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
2,237 within 3 miles
Attractions
561 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.0
36 reviews
Excellent
13
Very good
14
Average
8
Poor
1
Terrible
0
Jake23
New Jersey6,839 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
A nice stop with some imposing architecture. If you want to see the golden hand prints of some of Scotland’s finest they are located there as well. Worth a visit.
Written July 26, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Taxidevil
Glasgow, UK2,934 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We did not enter the building but entered the square in front of the building to better view the statue of Alexander the Great and Bucephalas.
On our way out we noticed on the pavement hand prints set in stone and the words"It’s in our hands to win the fight against HIV". I have since learnt that this is a memorial to Nelson Mandela's fight against HIV/Aids and one of the set of hand prints belongs to Annie Lennox, Scottish singer.
On our way out we noticed on the pavement hand prints set in stone and the words"It’s in our hands to win the fight against HIV". I have since learnt that this is a memorial to Nelson Mandela's fight against HIV/Aids and one of the set of hand prints belongs to Annie Lennox, Scottish singer.
Written January 23, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
IAN D
Wigan, UK26,337 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This us a grand neo classical building designed by famous architect John Adam. Home now to Edinburgh council
Written January 27, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Trainbook
Ohio693 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Each year the Edinburgh Award is given to an Edinburgh citizen for their contributions to the city and the positive focus it has brought to Edinburgh from outside the country. Part of the honor is to have the winner's hands imprinted in the flagstone of the courtyard of City Chambers. If you are a Harry Potter fan, you will find J K Rowling's hand prints here.
Written December 6, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
thetravellingmanUk
uk9,489 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
My wife and I had a glimpse inside the reception area of the City Chambers today whilst having a walk up the Royal Mile.
We were first drawn towards the courtyard of the City Chambers by the beautiful architecture, and sitting in the middle of the courtyard is a statue of Alexander the Great taming the horse Bucephalus.
Worth a deviation away from the busy Royal Mile if passing by.
We were first drawn towards the courtyard of the City Chambers by the beautiful architecture, and sitting in the middle of the courtyard is a statue of Alexander the Great taming the horse Bucephalus.
Worth a deviation away from the busy Royal Mile if passing by.
Written February 25, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
finglaspete
Dublin, Ireland2,516 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
In the heart of tourist Edinburgh opposite St Giles Cathedral on the royal mile, is this fine piece of architecture, with a lovely classical forecourt in it, hive of activity, loads of people having a look around, but obviously rapidly forgotten, I have seen shopping centres on the outskirts of Edinburgh up the list of things to do much higher than this, how so? Maybe it says something about us as people, maybe we want more retail, consumerism and lack of culture, rather than this, I don't get it.
Anyway, give it a visit, it is such a fine building with so much interest for the visitor and local alike.
Anyway, give it a visit, it is such a fine building with so much interest for the visitor and local alike.
Written January 31, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
wickedforehand
Tampa, FL31 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Located in the heart of the Royal Mile, this place offers isolation on a busy street. You are walking distance from everything yet and a quiet place just off the Royal mile. The best part was the hotel/room itself. It was fun cozy quiet. My kids have their own room and we had our own room and it was perfect. Small kitchen living space hallways nice bathroom completely modern very comfortable I loved it.
Written December 19, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
wickedforehand
Tampa, FL31 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
By far one of the nicest places we've stayed. It's so clean and modern amidst old architecture. It was a complete and quiet apartment in the heart of Edinburgh. The kids had their own space, plus a living area, eating area and more importantly, our own room for grown ups. It was the best place for a few days in Edinburgh! A must stay!!
Written April 14, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bryony R
159 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The Chinese Theatre in LA it is not. Were it not for Google maps I don’t think we’d have found it. On the path outside are the occasional and well spread out handprints of some notable Scots. It’s by the entrance to Mary King’s Close if you do decide to pop and visit.
Written August 6, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel43,258 contributions
Aug 2021
We were expecting for the city chambers building to look a tad nicer, and were somehow disappointed to see just how ordinary and grey it was.
no tours were available due to Covid-19.
no tours were available due to Covid-19.
Written September 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Any place close by to park a 14 seater mini bus? I know I can park in the city chambers for the duration of the wedding but after that?
Written August 14, 2024
I am getting married here in May 2024, could anyone recommend places to eat after the ceremony? We havent decided yet whether this will be early afternoon or we wait until thr evening. It will be 15-20 people. Reasonably priced, we have some fussy eaters so we need a sensible menu. Italian is our favourite but open to see what is available. We are not from the area so any help is very much appreciated. Thanks for any recommendations.
Written August 21, 2023
Are confetti or rose petals allowed to be used at City Chambers weddings?
Written May 10, 2019
Has anyone ever got married here? Looking at this venue for future
Written January 13, 2017
Showing results 1-4 of 4
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing