Guest Houses in Edinburgh

Naomi Tucker
2 years ago

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Here is a quick list of Guest Houses in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Martins Guest House

9.5 / 10

(247 Reviews)

From 136$
The Haymarket Lairg Hotel

8.6 / 10

(1214 Reviews)

From 85$
Ben Cruachan Guest House

9.2 / 10

(746 Reviews)

From 268$
New Town Guest House (Adults Only)

8.6 / 10

(1536 Reviews)

From 119$
Fraoch House

8.5 / 10

(429 Reviews)

From 114$

Best Guest Houses in Edinburgh

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Martins Guest House The Haymarket Lairg Hotel Ben Cruachan Guest House New Town Guest House (Adults Only) Fraoch House The St Valery 18 Craigmillar Park Dunedin Guest House Justb Edinburgh The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel - Adults Only

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9.5
Excellent
247 Reviews

Martins Guest House

📍 5 Granville Terrace

From 136$

Providing 10 rooms, Martins Guest House Edinburgh is approximately a 12-minute walk from the good old - fashioned Cameo Cinema. A private parking garage is available for GBP 10 per day on site.

This 3-star guest house stands in the Bruntsfield district, at a 2.4 km distance from the religious sites like the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral". Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is within 3 km of the hotel, while Edinburgh airport is 15 km from it.

There is the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" about 25 minutes' walk from the accommodation.

Leisure options include a sun deck and a golf course offered for a surcharge. The Martins Guest House can arrange a variety of activities such as snow skiing, hiking and horse riding.

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8.6
Excellent
1214 Reviews

The Haymarket Lairg Hotel

📍 1-11 Coates Gardens, Edinburgh, Gb

From 85$

The Haymarket Lairg Hotel Edinburgh is a great place to stay in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, within 15 minutes' walk of West Register House. This hotel comes with Wi Fi in the rooms.

Guests may find the combined National Museum of Scotland a 10-minute ride from the accommodation, while the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is a 25-minute walk away. Set near a train station, the Haymarket Lairg is within a minutes' drive of Water of Leith Walkway.

Sport fans will appreciate the vicinity of BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, which is a 10-minute drive away.

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9.2
Excellent
746 Reviews

Ben Cruachan Guest House

📍 17 Mcdonald Road Edinburgh

From 268$

Ben Cruachan Guest House Edinburgh includes 12 rooms and is at a 2 km distance from the standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower.

This guest house in the Broughton district, within 5 minutes' drive of the public research University of Edinburgh. The accommodation is nearly 25 minutes on foot from Arthur's Seat hike and within a short walking distance to Calton Hill.

Located in Edinburgh, the hotel lies 300 metres of the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse".

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8.6
Excellent
1536 Reviews

New Town Guest House (Adults Only)

📍 Saint Bernard'S Crescent 22

From 119$

The 3-star New Town Guest House Edinburgh offers a shared lounge, located at a 2.6 km distance from the combined National Museum of Scotland. Highlights at this smoke-free guest house include WiFi throughout the property.

The property in Stockbridge with a village vibe on the Water of Leith, is set within 10 minutes' drive of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and at a moderate distance from such shopping venues as Treehouse Children's Wear. Standing only 6 minutes' walk from the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market, the New Town Guest House Edinburgh is approximately 25 minutes on foot from the landscaped Princes Street Gardens.

Moments from the accommodation, guests will find attractions, such as Patriothall Gallery.

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8.5
Very good
429 Reviews

Fraoch House

📍 66 Pilrig Street

From 114$

Providing 9 rooms, the stylish Fraoch House Hotel Edinburgh is around 18 minutes on foot from Omni Centre. Guests at this 4-star guest house can enjoy WiFi throughout the property.

Located in the Broughton district, the accommodation is a 10-minute drive from the Leith Princes Street. You can find the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, which is a great place to explore the area, 5 minutes by car from the hotel.

There is Royal Mile a 10-minute ride from this Edinburgh property.

A tennis court and a swimming pool can be booked at this Edinburgh property at an extra charge.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Martins Guest House
Top Hotel for couples 💑 The Haymarket Lairg Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Ben Cruachan Guest House

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9.2
Excellent
1047 Reviews

The St Valery

📍 36 Coates Gardens

From 72$

Located in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, the 3-star St Valery Hotel Edinburgh is within 15 minutes' walk of such culture-oriented attractions as National War Museum.

The low-budget guest house is merely 0.8 km from Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One and just a short stroll from St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. The designer St Valery Edinburgh offers proximity to such natural sights as the landscaped Princes Street Gardens (2.1 km) and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (2.2 km).

Entertainment in the area includes the movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema" at a 1.2 km distance from the family-friendly accommodation.

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9.1
Excellent
518 Reviews

18 Craigmillar Park

📍 18 Craigmillar Park

From 277$

The 3-star 18 Craigmillar Park Hotel Edinburgh is set 2.8 km from Arthur's Seat hike and 2.7 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. This Edinburgh guest house offers a car park nearby.

St Marks Unitarian Church is located a 6-minute walk from the property, and such natural sites as the landscaped Princes Street Gardens are about 3.2 km away. The area includes such religious sights as The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church (2.4 km) and the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" (2.7 km).

The Real Mary King's Close is situated 2.7 km from the hotel.

The accommodation provides a sundeck and a golf course for an additional fee.

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8.8
Excellent
31 Reviews

Dunedin Guest House

📍 8 Priestfield Road

From 159$

Placed approximately a 25-minute stroll from Duddingston Loch, the 4-star Dunedin Guest House Edinburgh includes 7 rooms for guests. Museum of Edinburgh is placed a 10-minute drive away, and the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" is a 10-minute drive from the guest house.

The luxury accommodation is placed in Newington, which is a neighbourhood of southern Edinburgh, Scotland, approximately a 25-minute stroll from a sacred site like the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral". The Dunedin Guest House Edinburgh offers proximity to such natural sights as the landscaped Princes Street Gardens (2.8 km) and the royal Holyrood Park (2.3 km).

The nearby entertainment attractions of Edinburgh include Queen's Hall, which is about a 14-minute stroll away.

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9.4
Excellent
354 Reviews

Justb Edinburgh

📍 472 Lanark Rd West

From 265$

Located approximately 10 minutes by car from Threipmuir Reservoir, the 4-star Justb Edinburgh Hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking.

The smoke-free guest house is placed about 15 km from Edinburgh airport and 10 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Military Museum Scotland. This Edinburgh property is sited 2.5 km from Heriot-Watt University.

The nearby entertainment attractions of Edinburgh include Ratho Park Golf Club, which is about 4.3 km away.

A sundeck and a picnic area can be arranged at this Edinburgh property for an extra charge. The Justb goes the extra mile to provide guests with yoga classes to help them stay fit. Sports lovers can participate in bike loans and horse riding tours arranged by the Justb Edinburgh. A wellness centre is sure to make for an excellent stay.

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8.2
Very good
813 Reviews

The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel - Adults Only

📍 19-21 Gilmore Place

From 185$

The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel Edinburgh offers 12 rooms a mere 0.8 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. This guest house comes with Wi Fi throughout the property.

Situated in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, the accommodation is set a few minutes drive from Royal Mile. Places of worship to visit a 16-minute walk from the 3-star hotel include The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church.

This property lies within easy reach from the traditional King's Theatre as well as Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.

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8.8
Excellent
1501 Reviews

No. 53 Frederick Street

📍 53 Frederick Street

From 145$

No. 53 Frederick Street Hotel Edinburgh offers 16 rooms at 750 metres of Edinburgh Waverley. This guest house comes with Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Located approximately 5 minutes on foot from Hanover Fine Arts, the accommodation is set at a short distance from the José Martí Scott Monument. The 3-star hotel in Edinburgh is within 11 minutes' walk of Royal Mile.

This property also provides access to shopping attractions like St Andrew Square, which are about 5 minutes' walk away.

Guests will take advantage of hiking and cycling available for an active pastime.

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8.7
Excellent
228 Reviews

Dene Guest House, New Town

📍 7 Eyre Place

From 149$

The 3-star Dene Guest House, New Town Edinburgh is set within a 5-minute drive of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and at 600 metres of Smith and Gertrude. Guests of this budget guest house are provided with private parking for GBP 15 per day on site.

Unicorn Antiques is located within 5 minutes' walk of the property, and such natural sites as the landscaped Princes Street Gardens is 5 minutes away by car. The entertainment Broughton district, where the Dene Guest House, New Town Edinburgh sits, grants access to cultural attractions like The Sutton Contemporary Art Gallery, which is around 6 minutes' walk away.

Visit Inverleith Boating Pond, 1.2 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. Dene Guest House, New Town is situated within close distance of the royal Holyrood Park, and Edinburgh bus station lies approximately 0.8 km away.

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8
Very good
1761 Reviews

Averon Guest House

📍 44 Gilmore Place

From 133$

The 3-star Averon Guest House Edinburgh includes 17 rooms and is set only 1.7 km from the Leith Princes Street. This charming guest house also provides Wi Fi available throughout the property.

The property is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, within a minutes' drive from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is approximately 19 minutes on foot from the hotel, while Leamington Terrace bus stop is only a 5-minute walk away.

The nearby shopping sights include Grassmarket, which is a mere 14 minutes' walk away.

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9.8
Excellent
177 Reviews

Sheridan Guest House

📍 1 Bonnington Terrace

From 168$

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 4-star Sheridan Guest House Edinburgh sits nearly a 25-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley. A car park is available nearby at this comfortable guest house.

The accommodation puts you in the very heart of Edinburgh, about 10 minutes' drive from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The long-standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower is within convenient reach of the hotel, while Graham Street bus stop is just 100 metres away.

Explore the historical sights of Edinburgh starting with the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse set a 10-minute ride away.

The Sheridan Guest House Edinburgh arranges cycling and fishing services.

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7.8
Very good
1936 Reviews

Regent House Hotel - City Centre Hotel

📍 3-5 Forth Street

From 117$

Regent House Hotel - City Centre Hotel Edinburgh is a comfortable 3-star property set approximately 10 minutes on foot from Calton Hill and within 1.2 km of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Located relatively near the Leith Princes Street, this family-managed hotel features 18 rooms with views of the garden.

The accommodation enjoys its prime location 400 metres of Omni Centre. The tourist area gives access to the royal Holyrood Park (2.8 km) and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (1.4 km).

You can also visit Bellevue Gallery, a 5-minute walk away and hills, set within walking distance of this Edinburgh hotel. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Edinburgh by visiting the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, located within close distance of the comfortable Regent House Hotel - City Centre Hotel.

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9
Excellent
256 Reviews

Mackenzie Guest House

📍 2 East Hermitage Place

From 196$

Nestled in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, the 3-star Mackenzie Guest House Edinburgh is within a 10-minute drive of the combined National Museum of Scotland. The guest house features Wi-Fi, provided throughout the property.

Set in the very heart of Edinburgh, this property stands not very far from the open grassy Leith Links Park. Portobello Beach is 10 minutes by car from the hotel and Edinburgh airport is 20 km away.

The accommodation is 10 minutes' drive from Royal Mile.

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8.5
Very good
777 Reviews

Ardenlee Guest House

📍 9 Eyre Place

From 129$

Ardenlee Guest House Edinburgh offers 10 rooms, situated just 1.2 km from Inverleith Boating Pond.

This 3-star guest house is placed only 5 minutes on foot from Open Eye Gallery, within an easy walking distance of The Sutton Contemporary Art Gallery. The Marshmallow Lady is just 500 metres from the accommodation and Dundee airport is 100 km away.

The hotel is placed only a short drive from the combined National Museum of Scotland, while Edinburgh bus station is just 0.8 km away.

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9.3
Excellent
45 Reviews

Kingsway Guest House

📍 5 East Mayfield, Newington

From 132$

Located at a 2.5 km distance from the Leith Princes Street, the stylish 4-star Kingsway Guest House Edinburgh offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and a free private car park. This Edinburgh guest house is in Newington, which is a neighbourhood of southern Edinburgh, Scotland, a 10-minute drive from such natural sights as the royal Holyrood Park.

The property is set in the old part of Edinburgh, within 25 minutes' walk of Royal Mile. The comfortable Kingsway Guest House Edinburgh provides history lovers with proximity to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" (2.4 km) and the ruined medieval Craigmillar Castle (2.2 km).

The nearby entertainment attractions of Edinburgh include Queen's Hall, which is a 13-minute walk away.

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7.3
Good
6185 Reviews

Balmore Guest House

📍 34, Gilmore Place

From 292$

Located nearly a 5-minute drive from the Leith Princes Street, Balmore Guest House Edinburgh offers 62 modern rooms. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms and access to a leisure club.

The guest house is set in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, at walking distance to Festival Square. The Balmore Guest House is within a 5-minute walk of the good old-fashioned Cameo Cinema and approximately 10 minutes on foot from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

The area also includes natural sites like The Meadows, which are only a short drive from the property.

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7.9
Very good
497 Reviews

The Thistle House

📍 1 Kilmaurs Terrace

From 97$

The 3-star Thistle House Edinburgh offers 10 rooms, situated a 20-minute walk from Duddingston Loch. This Edinburgh guest house features both Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site.

The ruined Holyrood Abbey lies approximately 25 minutes' walk away, while the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" is about 25 minutes' walk from the property. Religious sights in the area include St Marks Unitarian Church (0.6 km) and The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church (2.1 km).

The hotel is located only a short walk from Priestfield Parish Church in Newington, which is an affluent, predominantly residential area.

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8
Very good
1002 Reviews

Southside Guest House

📍 8 Newington Road

From 153$

Offering a storage for belongings and a restaurant, the elegant Southside Guest House Edinburgh enjoys an ideal location approximately a 25-minute walk from such historic sites as the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Located 5 minutes by car from North Bridge, the 4-star family-run guest house features 8 rooms with views of the bay.

The property is nearly 5 minutes on foot from Cult Espresso and 2.1 km from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". The welcoming Southside Guest House is also within a minutes' drive of such natural sights as The Meadows.

The nearby cultural experience includes the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", which is 5 minutes' drive away.

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