1.2 miles from University of Edinburgh, Kingsway Guest House provides 4-star accommodations in the Newington district of Edinburgh. This guest house offers free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the guest house, units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. At the guest house, all units have a seating area. Royal Mile is 1.4 miles from the guest house, while National Museum of Scotland is 1.5 miles from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 11 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Edinburgh

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lori
    the United States the United States
    Lovely room with fabulous breakfast. The innkeeper was very sweet and full of helpful knowledge.
  • Abigail
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lizzie was a great host and made us feel instantly welcome. The room was lovely and spotless. The bed was very comfy. The breakfast in the morning was delicious! The added bonus of parking was great The guest house is about a 25 minute walk to the...
  • Amy
    Ireland Ireland
    Very enjoyable stay, cosy and clean, friendly hosts, great breakfast, walkable distance into town but also great bus connections so never waiting more than a few minutes. Would happily recommend to a friend.
  • David
    Denmark Denmark
    Very cute guesthouse, with a very clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast, good location for those coming by car to Edinburgh. (Because you can park and walk to the city). The hosts are super friendly and very attentive,
  • Cathy
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Hosts were lovely and welcoming. The room was great.Clean accommodation. Beds were comfortable and an excellent hot breakfast !!! Wonderful xxx definitely recommend.
  • Helen
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Staff were so friendly. Great breakfast with lots of choice. Very clean, lovely decor and comfortable. Home away from home. Thank you
  • Andi
    Australia Australia
    Good breakfast. Hosts are very helpful. Free parking.
  • Karen
    Germany Germany
    A lovely building, very comfortable and the hosts are amazing. Delicious breakfast. Good recommondations for sightseeing and dining.
  • Alex
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Welcoming hosts, very clean & just a short walk to the centre of Edinburgh.
  • Rebecca
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The breakfast was amazing, great choice, plenty of food and delicious! Perfect way to order and a daily special too! Great location to explore everywhere. Room was comfortable and had everything we needed, very nicely decorated and clean!

Hosted by Lizzie and Gary

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Lizzie and Gary
Kingsway is a stylish, comfortable guest house offering the warmest of welcomes and help to ensure guests have a great stay in Edinburgh. The Kingsway is a beautiful Victorian home retaining many original features, maintained to modern standards of comfort and facility. Off street private parking and electric vehicle charge points are available to guests during their stay, charged per kWh.
Your hosts Lizzie and Gary Scott have both lived all their lives in their hometown of Edinburgh and look forward to sharing their expansive knowledge of Scotland's capital city with you.
Located one mile south of Edinburgh's famous Old Town, Newington is a beautiful Edinburgh neighbourhood next to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Within 5 to 10 minutes walk of Kingsway there are many excellent restaurants, traditional pubs and services including laundrette, vintage shops, post offices, cafes, theatres and much more. Restaurants include a number of the top rated in the city such as Michelin star Condita, The Apiary, The Old Bell and Verdo. Your hosts at Kingsway are happy to share recommendations and assist with reservations.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Kingsway Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 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 over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

Kingsway Guest House kindly requests that you inform them of your expected time of arrival.

Payment Information:

The guesthouse does not accept checks.

Please inform Kingsway 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.

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

FAQs about Kingsway Guest House

  • Check-in at Kingsway Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Kingsway Guest House include:

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

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

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)