SERVICE DETAILS
COVID-19 Policy
We adhere to a COVID-19 policy that has been put in place in alignment with current government guidelines. Please be prepared to enter the building no earlier than 10 minutes before your booking and leave no later than 10 minutes after. We will send you the most up-to-date copy of our policy when you make an enquiry with us.
Please note we are currently operating on reduced opening hours by appointment only. This will change as COVID restrictions ease.
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. It is an impressive Victorian Townhouse which retains its original beauty. Its our pleasure to provide a beautiful, welcoming space for your event.
We are in a convenient location for you and your guests in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End. Less than 5 minutes walk from Haymarket Railway Station. Find us with ease, our stunning neighbour next door is St Mary’s Cathedral.
We want to provide the perfect space for you. Our rooms are suitable for most occasions. From board meetings to book launches. From blowout parties to intimate 1-2-1 therapy sessions. From yoga class to crystal workshops. If you are looking for room hire in Edinburgh, we’ve got you covered.
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 at https://www.arthurconandoylecentre.com/catering.
HIRE OPTIONS
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 80 people
- Cabaret: Max 30 people
Price - £45 per hour
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 20 people
Price - £40 per hour
The Sanctuary
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 and our Tuesday Talks programme, 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.
Layout Options
- Boardroom: Max 25 people
- Theatre: Max 60 people
- Cabaret: Max 20 people
Price - £35 per hour
Therapy Rooms...
An intimate space for private consultations. Our therapy rooms are capable of hosting counselling and physical therapy. Equipped with comfortable chairs, massage chairs and plinths as requested. We currently host counsellors, acupuncturists, reflexologists, hypnotherapists and more. We’d love to host you too.
PLEASE NOTE
These rooms are available for 1-2-1 appointments only. To book our therapy rooms, we are required to see your public liability insurance, qualifications and a completed version of this form.
Price - £12 per hour
