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Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. 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. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Every unit is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom, while certain rooms have a patio and some have garden views. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. University of Edinburgh is 2.7 km from the guest house, while Royal Yacht Britannia is 2.8 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Edinburgh

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mrs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing selection at breakfast and two courses! Location was great, really easy to reach on the tram line. The room was spacious abd beautifully decorated
  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful cosy room with great art on the walls and a well-supplied refreshments table. Wonderful breakfast (recommend the whiskey porridge) and friendly staff. Great location- a little walk from the town.
  • Isabelle
    United States United States
    Absolutely gorgeous interior, very luxurious and cozy at the same time.
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was lovely, very welcoming staff! The breakfast was delicious - lots of choice!
  • Jason
    Ireland Ireland
    Hosts were wonderful, our room was spotless and well decorated. Breakfast was delicious, and filling.
  • Nataliia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s been one of the our best experiences. Hotel is small, quite, clean, with absolutely fantastic host! Breakfast was fabulous! Highly recommended
  • Konstantinos
    Greece Greece
    Breakfast was amazing, staff very friendly and made us feel very comfortable.
  • Michelle
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nicely decorated room, close to bus stop and tram station. All personell was very friendly. Amazing breakfast options!
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mirela gave us a very warm welcome on arrival and looked after us well each morning at breakfast. The guest house is beautifully clean, and room 1 was very comfortable and has been updated this year. It was very nice. Great location for a nice...
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The decoration is lovely. Such high quality and attention to detail. The breakfast is amazing! Such a big selection and all tastes great. We’ve stayed in a lot of hotels/apartments/guest houses in Edinburgh and this one by far is best value for...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ben Cruachan Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Garden

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

10 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£60 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 101002083139, D

FAQs about Ben Cruachan Guest House

  • Room options at Ben Cruachan Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • Ben Cruachan Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Ben Cruachan Guest House is 1.1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Ben Cruachan Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Ben Cruachan Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.