21 Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NL, United Kingdom
#37 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 149 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Alison
United StatesSuggestion— 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
Aisling
IrelandThe 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
Malinsche
GermanySuper 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
Jeanne
United StatesCathy 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
Marta
PolandIt 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
Barbara
CanadaNo coffee machine
Room was lovely, comfortable, quiet, and fairly close to everything.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Emma
United KingdomThe 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
Chad
United StatesThere 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
Tracy
IrelandN/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
Eleanor
United StatesA 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
Ivan
GermanyNothing really
Location, cleanliness, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Aušra
LithuaniaA 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
Jane
IrelandAs 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
Anna
United KingdomCan’t fault anything
Clean, modern, quiet, great location, lovely staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Latifa
AzerbaijanSo nice people, all is good
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Senam
United KingdomN/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
Malcolm
United KingdomNothing 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
Priscila
IrelandThe 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
Deb
AustraliaAll 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
Isabella
United KingdomGreat hosts. Clean, comfortable and very good location.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Scott
United KingdomLovely polite helpful hosts. Clean comfortable rooms. Good location.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2024
David
United KingdomFantastic location, clean and the host was very helpful
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Marie
United StatesNot applicable
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Ayumi
JapanThe staff was very kind. The room was very comfy.
Stayed in September 2024
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