Attention: Centre will be closed for room hire from 22/12/23 until 07/01/24
Affordable Room Hire in Edinburgh:
A Space for You
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre at 25 Palmerston Place is a listed building in a World Heritage Site and just a five-minute walk from Haymarket. It is an impressive Victorian Townhouse which retains its original beauty. It’s our pleasure to provide a beautiful, welcoming space for your event.
Rooms are available on an hourly, half-day or full-day basis. A half-day is for 4 hours, a full-day is for 8 hours.
We also have fantastic catering options on offer to suit every taste and budget. Find out more here.
Equipment Hire is avaliable, including tech such as projectors, screens and cameras, alongside complimentary flipcharts. Find out more here.
The Helen Duncan Room
Our largest room features an ornate Victorian fireplace and chandelier. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer beautiful views of St Mary’s Cathedral. Your guests will love how attractive and well-lit this space is. The Helen Duncan hosts large workshops, catered events and classes. It is a fresh and vibrant space for any event.
Layout Options
Boardroom: Max 35 people
Theatre: Max 70 people
Cabaret: Max 30 people
Price
£45 per hour
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Full Day: £330
Half Day: £170
The Mary Duffy Room
Bright and intimate space overlooking the gardens of St Mary’s cathedral. Ideal for a small class, workshop, business meeting or talk. This room extends and opens out into the Helen Duncan room and both can be booked together.
Layout Options
Boardroom: Max 15 people
Theatre: Max 30 people
Price
£40 per hour
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Full Day: £290
Half Day: £130
The Sherlock Holmes Tearoom
Our Tearoom is the perfect place for meetings and smaller events. Well-lit and beautiful, business and hobby groups will be well accommodated here.
Layout Options
Cafe Style: 30 people
Price
£30 per hour
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Half day/evening – £110
Full day – £200
The Sanctuary Space
With stained glass windows and original features from 1800, The Sanctuary is a special space. Its high capacity, raised platform and pulpit make it an ideal seminar space. Currently home to a church, this space is the perfect place to host your next event. This room has also hosted company board meetings, Tai-Chi classes and even a wedding ceremony.
Boardroom: Max 25 people
Theatre: Max 60 people
Cabaret: Max 20 people
Price
£35 per hour
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Full Day: £210
Half Day: £110
Therapy Room Hire
An intimate space for private consultations. Our therapy rooms are capable of hosting counselling and physical therapy. To book these rooms and for more info you can visit our Therapy Room Hire page.
Price
£12 per hour
Amenities
We also offer…
Free WiFi
Superfast Fibre Optic Broadband with optional Wi-Fi boosters as standard
10% Discount
We offer a 10% discount* for charities, social enterprises and community classes.
*Not applicable at weekends.
Meeting Essentials
Seating, tables, flipcharts, branded pens and stands come with the space. We also have projector and screens for hire for £15.
Nearby Accommodation
As we are situated in the City Centre, there are several hotels and BnB’s nearby.
Marketing
We offer highly competitive options to get the word out about your event. Our marketing team can handle everything from your flyer designs to social media campaign.
Email our Marketing Team
Catering
Our tearoom is normally stocked with hot drinks, treats and healthy snacks. Tea and Coffee service, with biscuits included, is available for £2.50 per person. If you would rather bring your own supplies we can provide a hot water urn and crockery for £50.
We also partner with local suppliers to offer full catering if needed. Find out more.
Equipment Hire
Equipment Hire is avaliable, including tech such as projectors, screens and cameras, alongside complimentary flipcharts. Find out more here.
We also partner with local suppliers to offer full catering if needed. Find out more.
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Want a space for the weekend?
We offer weekend hire for an additional 15% cost. A minimum of 4 hours booking is required for weekend hire.
Cancellation Policy
You must notify us of any cancellation in writing, such cancellation taking effect from the date the notice is received by us. We shall use all reasonable endeavours to mitigate loss by taking such steps as we, at our sole discretion deem appropriate, in order to rebook the available date (any success will be taken into account when calculating the cancellation fee due by you).
Cancellation Summary
| Cancellation up to 8 weeks before event | 50% Deposit Returned |
|---|---|
| Cancellation between 8 and 6 weeks before event | 50% of Total Fee Returned |
| Cancellation between 6 weeks and 11 days | 25% of Total Fee Returned |
| Cancellation at 11 days or under | No Fee Returned |
Terms and Conditions
All room hire bookings are subject to our Privacy Policy and Room Hire Terms and Conditions.
Please be advised we are not an accessible venue. This is due to the age of our building.
