2016
Finding the house
We bought an abandoned 1760s townhouse that had stood empty for twenty years.
Our story
Small team, big standards.
How The Wren became Edinburgh's favourite hotel.
Rua das Flores 27, Edinburgh
About The Wren
An independent hotel with big ambitions.
The Wren is an independent boutique hotel of 28 rooms and suites in the old quarter of Edinburgh. Thoughtful design, slow breakfasts, a calm courtyard garden and hosts who know the city by heart — everything you need for a stay that feels personal from the moment you arrive.
4.9★ guest rating · since 2016
Where we started
We opened in 2016 as a small team in Edinburgh. We’ve grown since, but the promise hasn’t changed: honest work from people who know you.
Where we’re going
Today our hosts cover cosy double, classic double, garden room and more, with the same care we started with.
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Mission & values
Service that feels personal again.
Everything we do at The Wren comes back to six simple promises we make to all of our guests.
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People first
We take the time to listen. Every conversation starts with you, not a ticket number.
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Real expertise
Our hosts are experienced, properly trained and genuinely good at what they do.
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Rooted in Edinburgh
Local partners, local suppliers and a lot of local guests. We're proud to be part of Edinburgh.
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Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick, clear answers without the runaround.
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Honest advice
If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it means less business for us.
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Privacy, always
Your details stay private and secure. We never sell or share your data.
Our story
How we got here.
From day one to today: the moments that shaped The Wren in Edinburgh.
- 2016
- 2019
2019
Opening our doors
The Wren opened with 18 rooms, a courtyard garden and a breakfast our guests still talk about.
- 2022
2022
The spa and suites
We restored the cellars into a spa and added the Signature Suite and Rooftop Penthouse.
- 2025
2025
Award-winning stays
Named one of Europe's best small hotels and awarded Green Key certification.
Inês Carvalho
General Manager
Meet the team
The people behind The Wren.
Inês opened The Wren in 2019 after fifteen years running hotels across Europe. She still greets as many guests at the door as she can.
Also on the team
Tomás RibeiroCo-founder & Head HostBorn and raised in Edinburgh, Tomás led the restoration of the house and now trains every host in the art of a great recommendation.
Rui MatosHead ChefRui cooked in restaurants in Paris and San Sebastián before coming home to run our kitchen, breakfast and private dinners.
Clara MendesEvents & Weddings LeadClara has planned more than a hundred weddings and retreats, and is famous for her flawless rain plans.
Leonor SilvaSpa DirectorA trained physiotherapist and massage therapist, Leonor designed our signature ritual and every treatment on the spa menu.
André CostaGuest Experience HostAndré leads our Old Town Walks and knows exactly which café in Edinburgh serves the best pastry at any time of day.
Trusted & accredited
Accredited, reviewed and trusted locally.
The Wren meets the standards our guests expect, and we're proud to show it.
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Our hosts work to recognised standards, and we're independently reviewed by the guests we work with.
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Green Key certified
Small Luxury Stays award 2025
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4.9★ guest rating
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