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Reviews of Amaryllis Guest House

21 Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NL, United Kingdom

#37 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 149 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Lovely, upscale guest house with friendly owners & beautifully appointed rooms in convenient neighborhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Suggestion— better towels. Everything else was very upscale, but towels weren’t same quality as other bedding.

    Very comfortable, airy, clean room within an easy walk to Grassmarket cafes & everything on the Royal Mile. Finally good pillows! Cathy & mother were very friendly & helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Enjoyable stay close to the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fan in the bathroom stays on longer after you switch off the light.

    Great location and spacious rooms with en-suite. Can easily walk everywhere with lots of great restaurants nearby! The hosts were very kind.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly and helpful hosts, quiet area, we could hear the blackbird sing.... nice cafes and restaurants nearby, we enjoyed our stay!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    If I get back to Edinburgh, I’ll want to stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cathy was a huge help with helping us find places, like a laundromat, calling ahead to enquire about services. She helped us find buses to take us where we were going. She recommended cafes in the area, offered to call a taxi for us. She’s an excellent host! Oh, she also found a store where we could find new trekking poles. Thank you, Cathy! The photo is of the lovely front garden.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very close to the city and at the same time so quiet, that I slept with an open window. I truly loved it and would come back.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee machine

    Room was lovely, comfortable, quiet, and fairly close to everything.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb city spot
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only feedback to offer was in relation to the windows. Its a very light and airy room, however the blinds in the room were not blackout which means when the sun came up we were woken by it.

    A really central location. The owners were incredibly helpful and attentive, showed us a number of places close by for breakfast, and provided a map of the city to demonstrate how to access local attractions - its a 20 minute stroll to Edinburgh Castle. The room was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was very comfortable and the property was very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    10
    It was my wife and I anniversary. This was the perfect place for our get away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was really no problems with the room. If I had to dig deep to find an issue, I’d say the mattresses could use updating.

    Great location. Close enough for a long walk, or quick Uber. But far enough away to it be bothered by late night crowds.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The guest house was in a great location. Quiet & a 10/15 minute walk to the top of the royal mile (Edinburgh Castle) & close to cafe's & restaurants. There are two bus routes that go to the city centre very close to the accommodation if walking doesn't suit. The house itself was styled lovely (to my taste) was bright & comfortable and the room was spacious with an adequately sized en-suite (great shower) The owners themselves were very friendly & accommodating. Will definitaly look to book again when in Edinburgh if available.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    10
    I would definitely return and I recommended it to a friend for her next trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely experience. Very tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean. It had everything that I hoped for. Beautiful bird song in the back gardens❤️

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    9.0
    Can recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Location, cleanliness, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    I sincerely recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great location, close to the city center and the old town. Most of the main attractions are within walking distance. The room was clean and well-kept. The host was very helpful and attentive—we truly appreciate that.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As stated on the website, there are a lot of stairs to the bedrooms . Bedroom and bathroom small but comfortable . Location a long walk to the city centre but bus stop very close and easy .

    Lovely old house . Cathy was very helpful and responded quickly by email to my queries. The Room was comfortable .

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Great location to explore, was very comfortable and felt very safe as a solo female traveller.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t fault anything

    Clean, modern, quiet, great location, lovely staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So nice people, all is good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    9.0
    Very nice guesthouse, would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The staff were welcoming and helpful, the room itself was nicely decorated and facilities were clean and in good working order. The location wasn't too far from the city centre.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    I was blown away by the standard of the property and the value for money. A gorgeous place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing could have been better

    The building is lovely and so impeccably furnished. I’ve comfortable, spotlessly clean, and an ideal place to relax when getting back from sightseeing

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was spotless clean!! I stayed in the single room, and it had everything I needed. They also had some fruits awaiting in the room on arrival, which was so nice. The location is a very quiet residential area, which was so good to sleep at night, but it's close enough to all the tourist locations and you can reach in walking distance. Cathy also had some tips on what to visit and gave me a map on arrival. Highly recommended and would definitely stay there again!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good but next time I'll ask for first floor.

    Gorgeous view of the castle from my room. Handy to walk everywhere in old town.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hosts. Clean, comfortable and very good location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    8.0
    No problems at all & more then happy to book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely polite helpful hosts. Clean comfortable rooms. Good location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    Lovely Guest house in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location, clean and the host was very helpful

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very kind. The room was very comfy.

    Stayed in September 2024

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