Abbotsford Guest House

36 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5AL, United Kingdom
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Abbotsford Guest House

Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
821 reviews

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Just 15 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh city center, the Abbotsford Guest House offers rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and free on-street parking. Just 1 mile from Princes Street, the Abbotsford is within 30 minutes’ walk of Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Waverley Railway Station. A regular bus service is available. Rooms at the Abbotsford bed and breakfast on the first and second floor with stair access only, and have simple decor and modern bathrooms with a shower. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The breakfast buffet includes fresh fruit, cheeses and yogurts. Continental breakfast and porridge are available and special diets can be accommodated when requested in advance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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2 twin beds
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2 queen beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.8
Low score for Edinburgh

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Property info

Whether you are planning a short visit to Edinburgh, or looking for a longer encounter with our beautiful city, we hope you’ll make the Abbotsford your choice – for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. we are 10 mins walk from Princes Street and Waverley train station. We are on the Tram Route. We welcome visitors to Edinburgh from all over the world, and from right across the UK. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, with family or as part of a group, we have a range of rooms available to suit your needs, all set within a beautiful traditional Edinburgh Victorian townhouse.

Neighborhood info

By basing yourself at the Abbotsford, you are well placed to explore Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, two out of the four National Galleries of Scotland, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and the port of Leith, home to the Royal Yacht Britannia – to name only a few attractions. You are also very close to the Omni gym and cinema complex and Edinburgh Playhouse theatre, allowing you to make the most of Edinburgh by night or day. And in summer festival season, it’s easy to get to a wide range of venues on foot or by Bus or Tram

Languages Spoken

Arabic,German,English,Spanish,French

Area info

Amenities of Abbotsford Guest House

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Abbotsford Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, this property offers a Continental breakfast only. A full English breakfast is not available.

Please note that this property does not have elevator access. All floors are accessible via stairs only.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Abbotsford Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

License number: 101002081930, C

FAQs about Abbotsford Guest House

  • Abbotsford Guest House is 1.3 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Abbotsford Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Abbotsford Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Abbotsford Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Abbotsford Guest House include:

      • Triple
      • Double
      • Family