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Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The property is around 2.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 2.4 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside.

The room was very comfortable and cozy, equipped with everything necessary for a short stay. The breakfast was also very generous, other than delicious. However, the best part was the owner's hospitality and kindness.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,079 reviews
Price from
$163
per night

Featuring garden views, Roost Hill Guest House - Free Parking offers accommodation with patio, around 2 km from Arthurs Seat. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Really clear advance info from Alia on access to Roost Hill, buses etc. She was super-helpful & kind during the stay, with prompt replies to queries. Spotless room, with careful, creative attention to making it attractive, welcoming & comfortable. Shower room well designed in a compact space. Plenty of tea/coffee on the hospitality tray with extras available on a help yourself basis. Excellent value for money & the room is smarter than many that charge more! We were in Edinburgh for The Fringe & usually stay in the city centre but prices were so high this year we chose to stay a little further out & use the bus. Roost Hill was in a fantastic location for this - the no 33 bus is so close by it was as easy as being further into the city, & it runs 3x per hour, is reliable & tickets are only £2 a single for any distance, it seemed. The location was great for the city centre, & the hospitality & presentation of Roost Hill were excellent. We were able to leave bags safely when we arrived very early, & leave them securely at the end of our stay & return to collect them later so it was very convenient. Alia is doing a great job at Roost Hill - thank you!

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9
Wonderful
274 reviews
Price from
$181
per night

The Hedges features accommodation situated 1.4 km from the centre of Edinburgh and offers a garden and a terrace. This 5-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The property is close to popular attractions like Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and The Real Mary King's Close.

Paul and Yvonne were delightful and thought of every detail to make our stay the best. Highly recommend the hedges.

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9.3
Wonderful
135 reviews
Price from
$207
per night

Situated in Edinburgh and only 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh, Lauderville guest house features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views and is 2.7 km from Royal Mile and 2.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 2.5 km from National Museum of Scotland.

The most beautiful room we ever were

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9.3
Wonderful
154 reviews
Price from
$247
per night

Housed in a historic building, Sheridan Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Edinburgh, 1.5 km from Royal Yacht Britannia. This 4-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Tom and his wife were excellent hosts and the property was top class. Breakfasts fabulous. Highly recommend.

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9.6
Exceptional
240 reviews
Price from
$276
per night

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Straven Guesthouse provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property features quiet street views and is 100 metres from Portobello Beach and 5.7 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. Royal Mile is 5.9 km from the guest house and Edinburgh Waverley station is 6.3 km away.

Chris and Sinead were incredible hosts and made us feel at home from check-in. The breakfast each morning was something we looked forward to each day. It was restaurant quality (wife asked for a recipe) and the soft background music (personal note here) was spot on. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The property is located near a bus stop, so getting around isn’t an issue. Lastly, it’s a 2 minute (max) skip down to the beach. It’s one block away.

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9.7
Exceptional
103 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Falcon Crest Guest House is located in Edinburgh, 2.8 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 2.9 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. Edinburgh Waverley station is 3.4 km away and Edinburgh Castle is 3.7 km from the guest house.

Great owners. Very hospitable. Excellent breakfast.

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9
Wonderful
339 reviews
Price from
$226
per night

Situated in Edinburgh, within 16 km of Murrayfield Stadium and 16 km of Edinburgh Zoo, Whitecroft B&B features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 18 km from EICC, 19 km from National Museum of Scotland and 19 km from The Real Mary King's Close. Edinburgh Castle is 20 km from the guest house and Hopetoun House is 20 km away.

It was perfect ! Tasty and various options for breakfast, cleanliness, location and availability of Lorna. Everything was good during my stay. Thank you so much Lorna.

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9.3
Wonderful
311 reviews

Located in Edinburgh, 2.1 km from University of Edinburgh, 18 Craigmillar Park boasts a sun terrace and views of the city. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is offered.

everything, super clean super location super staff the owner mr Craig was so polite and humble very helpful and his smile makes the day. great location bus stops are at the door. 15 min to city center

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9.5
Exceptional
673 reviews
Price from
$195
per night

Situated in Edinburgh, Craigievar Guest House provides accommodation with access to a garden. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. Kettle are also provided.

I found this smashing guest house when searching for places near to Edinburgh airport. It's conveniently located on the Glasgow Road and right next to the bus stop from the airport into Edinburgh. Couldn't be better. Our Host Michelle was so friendly. The room was on the front of the property facing the road but thanks to secondary double glazing, really quiet. Bed was incredibly comfy and the shower just perfect. A short walk to cafes, restaurants and bars and very easy access into Edinburgh or to the airport

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9
Wonderful
414 reviews
Price from
$196
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Edinburgh

  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews
    Good size apartment in a great location walking distance to Edinburgh city centre. Communication from the hosts was fantastic and end-to-end experience exceeded expectations.
    Chris
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,244 reviews
    The room was absolutely amazing. Perfect for a stay in Edinburgh. It was a beautiful hotel in a great location. Quiet but close for walks and to the city centre.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 749 reviews
    The host was lovely - nothing was too much trouble. Location excellent - bus stop right outside straight into the city centre in a few minutes. Very close to the city centre, but quiet enough for some peace and quiet. A lovely area. The host provided lots of information on how to get around. Very clean, comfortable and warm. Although no cooked breakfasts, the breakfast provided was lovely quality and plenty of it!!! Great value for money for visiting Edinburgh.
    Wendy
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 23 reviews
    Beautiful apartment in a great location. An easy walk to bars and the city centre but a lovely quiet area. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend the apartment.
    Juliette
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 111 reviews
    Great location for a quiet stay. Small but very clean and cosy. Plenty of clean towels and toileteries. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils and ingredienta..Great access to the city centre via the tram system which is very good value for money! Bart was very helpful and responsive.
    Paul
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 732 reviews
    Great location for getting around the City. Brilliant communications prior to arrival. Quick check in. Super host. Family room more than big enough for the 3 of us. Guest house is decorated in keeping with the location. Will definitely stay there again.
    Tania
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,281 reviews
    Th e host was friendly and welcomed us.She explained where the bus stop was and how to gain access to the house and room.When we had a problem with the shower not draining on the first night the hosts came quickly and sorted the problem.They also replaced a bedside lamp which had an insecure bulb.There were tea making facilities in the room.The wifi was quite good.There was a good choice of cereals,yoghurt and fresh fruit.There was a bus stop opposite the guesthouse to get to the city centre.
    Jean
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,233 reviews
    It was a lovely Guest House with comfortable beds and great location from Murray Stadium (10 minute walk) and the city centre (20 minute walk) Was nice and quiet at night and was very easy to check in and out. Will look to stay here in any future trips
    H
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7,439 reviews
    Great location, cheap enough and as clean as you can expect for a hostel. Also apart from the door slamming as people go in and out... It was quiet for a hostel!
    Chris
    Solo traveler
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 566 reviews
    Great house, great host, great location - Really loved our stay and would highly recommend the guest house to others.
    Gavin
    Family with young children

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