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Kingsley Guest House, hotel in Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, the recently renovated Kingsley Guest House provides accommodation 2.4 km from University of Edinburgh and 2.8 km from Royal Mile.

Comfy bed and convenient location on good bus route into town
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
627 reviews
Price from
£196
1 night, 2 adults
Sonas Guesthouse, hotel in Edinburgh

With free parking and free WiFi, Sonas Guest House offers bright, cosy bedrooms. The historical Royal Mile and Holyrood Park are just a 20-minute walk away.

The room was beautifully decorated and lovely and warm. The location was perfect for walking into the city. The information provided for where to eat, and buses was incredibly useful. We would love to come back.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
678 reviews
Price from
£110
1 night, 2 adults
Whitecroft B&B, hotel in Edinburgh

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...

It was an amazing stay even though quite brief. Clean room, clean bathroom, amazing breakfast with many options to choose from. Landlady was so nice and friendly. Would recommend 10/10
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
342 reviews
Price from
£120.65
1 night, 2 adults
4 Friends House, hotel in Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, the recently renovated 4 Friends House features accommodation 1.1 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 3.1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.

This was the best hotel. Clean, quiet, beautiful and convenient location. Thank you so much ! (:
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
£54
1 night, 2 adults
Kingsway Guest House, hotel in Edinburgh

Set in Edinburgh and only 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh, Kingsway Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Lizzie was a great host and made us feel instantly welcome. The room was lovely and spotless. The bed was very comfy. The breakfast in the morning was delicious! The added bonus of parking was great The guest house is about a 25 minute walk to the bottom of the royal mile - or Lizzie gave us great instruction on how to use the bus. We were happy to walk it though and see the great views of Arthur's seat.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
42 reviews
Price from
£130
1 night, 2 adults
Barony House, hotel in Edinburgh

Boasting a shared lounge and views of mountain, Barony House is a guest house set in a historic building in Edinburgh, 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh.

I had exceptional stay at this property. It was spotlessly clean and the owner was incredibly obliging. Always going out of their way to ensure a great experience. The food was fantastic with fresh and delicious options. Every day. The owners were also very knowledgeable about the local area offering excellent recommendation for things to see and do making our trip even more enjoyable highly recommended.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
£299
1 night, 2 adults
Southside Guest House, hotel in Edinburgh

This stylish, family-run guest house is close to Edinburgh city centre and has easy access by bus. It has free Wi-Fi and attractive rooms with Freeview TVs and DVD players.

Nice place close to center. Clean and comfotable beds.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,245 reviews
Price from
£237.50
1 night, 2 adults
Elder York Guest House, hotel in Edinburgh

In Edinburgh’s New Town, the Elder York Guest House is 500 metres from Princes Street. Situated on the second floor, it offers easy access to the city’s sights and breakfasts.

The rooms were warm, comfortable and had a nice street view. The breakfast was really lovely.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,990 reviews
Price from
£112.50
1 night, 2 adults
New Town Guest House (Adults Only), hotel in Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, 1.8 km from EICC and 2.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, New Town Guest House (Adults Only) provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

Great location in the heart of Stockbridge, however, tucked away, so quiet to get a good nights sleep.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,449 reviews
Price from
£94.50
1 night, 2 adults
Hanover 71 Suites, hotel in Edinburgh

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 700 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, the historic Hanover 71 Suites features accommodation with free WiFi and a bar.

Beautiful, spacious room. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were very comfortable. Amazing views and very central location.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,204 reviews
Price from
£136.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • Avg. price/night: £99
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,990 reviews
    The guest house was in a great location. Next to the bus station, 5 minutes away from Waverley station. Our room was clean with firm comfy beds, exactly as we requested. Murray, our host, was helpful and polite, and looked after us so well. Our room had a great view from the windows. The breakfast was lovely. The rooms were quieter than I had expected given the location.
    Irene
    Family with young children
  • Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 221 reviews
    A nice room in a shared apartment. It is a bit further from the city centre, the area is quiet with multiple restaurant options and grocery stores. We were in contact with the host only online, we received all the instructions and it worked well for us. Overall a nice cheap option to stay in the city.
    Tomas
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 239 reviews
    Beautiful, comfortable and clean bed and breakfast, walking distance (15 min) from the city center and all major sights. The beds are comfy and the area is quiet and residential. The host was very friendly and provided a tasty breakfast.
    Jennifer
    Group
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 87 reviews
    Attention to detail and the quality and quantity of the equipment, furniture and fittings. Our host took care to ensure our stay went smoothly, and left some essentials in the kitchen for us. It was a warm, quiet and comfortable nest for our stay. The flat is closer to the city centre than it looks, but with the help of a good map, we quickly found the Old Town is easily reached through Holyrood, and Princes Street via Regent Road -both routes have cheap, frequent bus services.
    Nigel
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 627 reviews
    This was undeniably the perfect stay. Firstly, beautiful and charming house in a nice residential area not far from Edinburgh city centre (only a 15 minute bus ride or a 40 minute walk), super clean and quiet room, very comfy bed and modern bathroom with all the necessities. Secondly, breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked every morning by the owner. Last but not least, Kingsley Guest house is run by a very friendly family who made me feel at home as soon as I stepped inside. Highly recommended.
    Gianluca Tettamanti
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 131 reviews
    We received a warm welcome from host and staff. great apartment, everything you need is there. great location: quiet, walking distance to city center.
    Thomas
    Group
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 698 reviews
    Cosy guesthouse at the charming heart of Bruntsfield, an adorable part of Edinburgh. Close to small, vibrant boutiques and bars and just some minutes away from the city center.
    Mia
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 768 reviews
    Perfectly located and within easy reach for the city centre. Bus stop opposite the house. Room very clean and comfortable, small en-suite bathroom. Cath is a charming host, always there to help. We got to know her guesthouse in 2019 already and so missed the cooked breakfast this year. Nevertheless she offered fresh fruit and cereals in the morning which we also liked. When we are in Edinburgh, we'll choose Alba House again.
    Corinna
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,683 reviews
    The guest house is in perfect quiet location, which is few minutes walk from city centre and Holyrood park. There is also a bus station nearby, which takes you to the city center instantly. The room was very cozy and clean and Richard was very kind host. Also the breakfasts, for which you could choose from various options, were delicious! In overal very pleasant experience and would definetely recommend.
    Jan
    Young couple

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