The first panorama was painted from the rooftop of Observatory House by Robert Barker in 1775. With spectacular views on all sides, you’ll find plenty to look at during your stay.

Observatory House from the Collective garden.

Observatory House Dining Room

Observatory House from the Waterloo Place steps.

Observatory House from the north east with Collective, National monument, Nelson monument and Arthur's Seat behind.

Observatory House from the City Observatory.

Observatory House from the east with the City Observatory, National monument and Nelson monument behind.

Observatory House Astronomer's Suite Bathroom

Observatory House Living Room

Observatory House from the City Observatory.

Observatory House Kitchen

Princes Street at night.

Observatory House in the snow

Dining Room fresco by Christian Newby

Observatory House Observer's Room

Observatory House Kitchen

The Gothic Tower of Observatory House.

Observatory House Dining Room

Observatory House Observer's Room

The National Monument on Calton Hill, winter 2021.

Observatory House hearth.

Observatory House Living Room

Observatory House from the east with the City Observatory, National monument and Nelson monument behind.

The Gothic Tower of Observatory House.

Observatory House from the east with the City Observatory, National monument and Nelson monument behind.

Playfair and National monuments from Observatory House Kitchen

Observatory House Astronomer's Suite bedroom