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Roost Hill Guest House - Free Parking

Prestonfield, Edinburgh

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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9.1
Wonderful
421 reviews
Price from
$132
per night

The Hedges

New Town, Edinburgh

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. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 1.8 km away and National Museum of Scotland is 1.8 km from the guest house. The location was perfect! So walkable, right near all the main attractions, but the place itself is a quiet respite from the busy bustle of the city. Our hosts were friendly and helpful! The room itself was lovely, with many little details like shortbread cookies, a wee dram to partake, and a perfect set up for tea and coffee. The room was elegant and cozy at the same time!

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9.4
Wonderful
174 reviews
Price from
$208
per night

Lauderville guest house

Newington, Edinburgh

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. Comfy, clean, Simon is very nice and does a great job.

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9.3
Wonderful
166 reviews
Price from
$174
per night

Sheridan Guest House

Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, 1.5 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 2.2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse, Sheridan Guest House features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. Edinburgh Waverley station is 2.8 km from the guest house and Royal Mile is 3.2 km away. The hosts were lovely, the room was fabulous and the breakfasts were delicious!

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9.6
Exceptional
254 reviews

Straven Guesthouse

Portobello, Edinburgh

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. University of Edinburgh is 6.8 km from the guest house and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 6.8 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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9.6
Exceptional
116 reviews

Ashcroft Farmhouse

East Calder

Set in East Calder and only 16 km from Murrayfield Stadium, Ashcroft Farmhouse offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Located 16 km from Edinburgh Zoo, the property provides a garden. EICC is 18 km from the guest house and National Museum of Scotland is 19 km away. Perfect atmosphere. Nice staff. I'll come back again.

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9.3
Wonderful
253 reviews
Price from
$159
per night

Whitecroft B&B

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 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. The establishment was quite small - only three rooms - but that only adds to the charm. The rooms are clean, charming, and equipped with everything you might need, with the exception of a microwave and refrigerator. The bathroom was very clean. The owner was an absolute dream. She was nice and very helpful. I had the vegetarian breakfast and it was delicious. There is a bus stop two minutes away which is very convenient if you plan to ride the bus into the city center. The fare for a single trip on the bus, since it is a Lothian country bus, is £3 and you must have exact change to buy a ticket on the bus.

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9.2
Wonderful
343 reviews
Price from
$128
per night

Glenarch House

Dalkeith

Set in Dalkeith and only 10 km from University of Edinburgh, Glenarch House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The Real Mary King's Close is 11 km away and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 11 km from the guest house. We had a great stay at Glenarch House which is very quiet and in the same time close enough to Edinburg, easy to get to by train (20mn). The studio room was very confortable and comfy with all the facilities you need. Spacious and clean bathroom Glenarch House is a gorgeous property with a stunning garden. And, ice on the cake, Nicola our host was very kind, friendly and helpful.

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9.1
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

18 Craigmillar Park

Newington, Edinburgh

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. The bed was wonderful! Quiet and felt safe

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9.3
Wonderful
711 reviews

Six Brunton Place Guest House

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, Six Brunton Place Guest House is a historic bed and breakfast that provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The 5-star bed and breakfast features garden views and is 800 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests. Brunton House was an extremely pleasant experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Our mattress was a little hard for my partners hips however, this was easily remedied by the addition of a mattress topper. Hilary was very helpful in this matter. The continental breakfast was always tasty and frequently replenished, plenty of fresh fruit and pastries. Lovely coffee as well. Brunton House is easily placed for walking into the city centre and is on the main bus routes if you require we like walking so we felt easily placed to visit new and old locations we had seen before. A lovely stay many thanks.

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9.5
Exceptional
632 reviews
Price from
$191
per night

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