Amaryllis Guest House enjoys a location in Edinburgh, 1.5 miles from Royal Mile and 1.9 miles from Murrayfield Stadium. The property is close to several well-known attractions – a 18-minute walk from University of Edinburgh, 0.9 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and a 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 2.1 miles from the guest house, and Edinburgh Playhouse is 2.2 miles away. The guest house offers a TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and shower. Guests can have fruit and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Amaryllis Guest House include EICC, National Museum of Scotland, and The Real Mary King's Close. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
High score for Edinburgh

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Geiger
    the United States the United States
    Catherine the owner was very accommodating. The room was spacious and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay.
  • Linda
    the United States the United States
    Quiet location. Convenient to bus lines. Proprietor was very helpful. And the garden was lovely.
  • Mary
    the United States the United States
    Quiet yet very close to city center. The room was spacious and very comfortable.
  • Bernadett
    Hungary Hungary
    Good location, easy to reach the city center. Very quite, nice room. Many places to eat around.
  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    Very clean room, easy check-in, convenient location.
  • Mehmet
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Cathy was a fantastic host who showed great understanding and compassion. The place is located in a peaceful area, and the room has wonderfully comfortable bedding that makes you feel at home even when you are away from your own. The hosts are...
  • Brein
    the United States the United States
    This wonderful guesthouse is located in the Tollcross area and allowed for easy access within walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s iconic highlights. It was clean and warm and very quiet. Wonderful places to eat nearby as well. Perfect for a...
  • Jessica
    the United States the United States
    Very nice hosts, they thoughtfully had a basket with fruit and some biscuits in the room as well as supplies for tea. Room was clean and comfortable with a nice view. Very quiet.
  • Tomas
    the Czech Republic the Czech Republic
    Excellent location, functional service, clean, pleasant.
  • Cristina
    Brazil Brazil
    Perfect location, deluxe accommodations, cleanliness, flexibility & thoughtfulness by the owners. From the moment I walked in to the moment I left, I felt cared for with insightful tips and warmth.

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Lovely Georgian Town House, Circa 1806 offering Room Only.. Located in the City Centre in a quiet residential street. Our house was built 1806 and is a listed building so there is no lift so please be prepared to carry your suitcases up stairs to a maximum of 42 steps. We do NOT have porters to carry suitcases. We are a 15/25 minute walk to the West End of Princes St and all the major attractions are within walking distance. Our rooms are comfortable and warm with en-suite with shower/wc. We do NOT offer any breakfast. Room Only. The rooms all have Flat Screen Freeview TV, Hairdryers, Hospitality Trays, Free Wifi is available but not for business use, Our location is central and in our immediate area there are Pubs/ Restaurants/Theatre/Cinema/ Bowling Alley/Shopping/ Walking Areas / Union Canal. We have NO parking. Highland day trips can be arranged with local free pick up from the Guest House area.
We are located in a quiet residential street in the city centre. We are a 10 - 15 minute walk to the West End of Princes St and all major attractions are within walking distance. Our local area has the benefit of Theatre/ Cinema/Bowling Alley/Gym/ restaurants/ Pubs/ Shopping and lovely Walking areas.We have NO parking.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Amaryllis Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Media & Technology

  • TV

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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

It is prohibited to eat hot takeaway food in the rooms.

Please be aware we do not have porters to carry suitcases and there are 21 stairs to the first floor and 21 stairs to the 2nd floor.

Please inform Amaryllis 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

License number: EH-60432-F

FAQs about Amaryllis Guest House

  • Room options at Amaryllis Guest House include:

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

  • Amaryllis Guest House is 0.8 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Amaryllis Guest House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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