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Dorstan House 3 stars

Newington, Edinburgh

Set in Edinburgh and only 2.1 km from University of Edinburgh, Dorstan House offers accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 19th century, this 3-star guest house is within 2.2 km of Royal Mile and 2.7 km of National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Waverley station is 3.3 km from the guest house and Edinburgh Castle is 3.4 km away. Lovely guesthouse, very clean and few minutes away from the city centre. The breakfast was scrumptious and appreciated the breakfast bag which the owner kindly prepared for us for our early morning flight. There are also parking spaces available at the accommodation. Highly recommend to anyone staying in Edinburgh.

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9
Superb
1,683 reviews

4 Friends House

Leith, 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. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance. Very nice and quiet place to stay ! People working there are very kind, good attention. They have been able to give me very early check in (as I was already in the city) even if it was 1st of January !

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9
Superb
229 reviews
Price from
£37.80
per night

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. The property was spacious, very clean and welcoming.

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9.1
Superb
422 reviews
Price from
£121.50
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. Absolutely loved the Lauderville guest house. Host was incredible and nothing was too much to ask. The four poster room was incredibly cosy and the perfect setting for our Christmas break.

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9.2
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Ben Cruachan Guest House

Broughton, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi. The property is located 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. Edinburgh Castle is 2.9 km away and Arthurs Seat is 5.2 km from the guest house. This place was brilliant. The breakfast was amazing. Everyone was very welcoming & helpful. The location is very central too. I'd definitely stay again and would reccomend.

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9.5
Exceptional
973 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Sheridan Guest House 4 stars

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 are very attentive and helpful. Everywhere is very clean, tidy, with everything needed and nicely decorated. Breakfast was excellent!

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9.7
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. Amazing location, with view on the sea. Chris and Sinead are very welcoming and prepared for us a delicious breakfast.

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9.6
Exceptional
117 reviews

Ashcroft Farmhouse

East Calder

Set in East Calder and only 15 km from Forth Bridge, Ashcroft Farmhouse offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Located 16 km from Murrayfield Stadium, the property provides a garden. Edinburgh Zoo is 16 km from the guest house and Hopetoun House is 18 km away. Friendly, clean, accessible. Elizabeth makes you feel so welcome and cooks amazing breakfasts. she takes time to talk to each and all. Giving her personal touch.

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9.2
Superb
253 reviews

Whitecroft B&B

Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, within 15 km of Forth Bridge and 16 km of Murrayfield Stadium, 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 16 km from Edinburgh Zoo, 18 km from Hopetoun House and 18 km from EICC. The Real Mary King's Close is 19 km from the guest house and University of Edinburgh is 20 km away. Lorna was an amazing host. In general, accommodation around Edinburgh is quite expensive so we found this place which was relatively affordable compared to other places and had a high rating. It is a house-turned-b&b, has 3 small rooms and a nice small dining room. Everything was super clean and Lorna was the friendliest host we have ever met. She gives you a small form to fill every night to get your breakfast preferences and time to eat. Her cooking is lovely. Definitely recommend her full Scottish breakfast with Haggis. She cooked the best haggis out of the 3 restaurants we tried. The only downside was that the place is quite far from the city (45 min bus ride - take X27) and there is only one bus that goes there but if you catch it and don't mind the travel time, it is definitely worth a stay.

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9.1
Superb
340 reviews

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. Very beautiful house and garden

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9.3
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£200
per night

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