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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 around 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.

I enjoyed my stay immensely. Ollie was super welcoming and I felt comfortable from the first moment. The rooms and beds are big enough and have a homely feel to them. The breakfast is insanely good. Would recommend everything but definitely try the porridge with whisky, honey and cream. I'll definitely be back whenever I visit Edinburgh. Location is near the tram as well.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,080 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

Featuring garden views, Roost Hill Guest House - Free Parking offers accommodation with patio, around 2 km from Arthurs Seat. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Great place in great location. Alia was an amazing host and took care of all our needs. The room and facilities were comfortable and clean. Was easy catching buses into town.

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9
Superb
276 reviews
Price from
£139.50
per night

The Hedges features accommodation situated 1.4 km from the centre of Edinburgh and offers a garden and a terrace. This 5-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The property is close to popular attractions like Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and The Real Mary King's Close.

The hosts were brilliant 👏 room comfortable spotlessly clean. In city centre. The wee dram left for us to enjoy

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9.3
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

Situated in Edinburgh and only 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh, Lauderville guest house features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views and is 2.7 km from Royal Mile and 2.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 2.5 km from National Museum of Scotland.

Beautifully decorated. Simon was super helpful and gracious. Breakfast was lovely.

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9.3
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
£232.50
per night

Housed in a historic building, Sheridan Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Edinburgh, 1.5 km from Royal Yacht Britannia. This 4-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Tom and Rowena were great hosts. The room was perfectly clean. The breakfast was good and was served with a fantastic homemade sourdough bread baked by Rowena. They served a vegetarian option of the Scottish breakfast for us. I will definitely come back:)

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9.6
Exceptional
240 reviews
Price from
£220
per night

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Straven Guesthouse provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property features quiet street views and is 100 metres from Portobello Beach and 5.7 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. Royal Mile is 5.9 km from the guest house and Edinburgh Waverley station is 6.3 km away.

Chris and Sinead were incredible hosts and made us feel at home from check-in. The breakfast each morning was something we looked forward to each day. It was restaurant quality (wife asked for a recipe) and the soft background music (personal note here) was spot on. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The property is located near a bus stop, so getting around isn’t an issue. Lastly, it’s a 2 minute (max) skip down to the beach. It’s one block away.

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9.7
Exceptional
103 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Falcon Crest Guest House is located in Edinburgh, 2.8 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 2.9 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. Edinburgh Waverley station is 3.4 km away and Edinburgh Castle is 3.7 km from the guest house.

Staff was very nice, I had a large luggage and they kept it safe for me

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9
Superb
339 reviews

Situated in Edinburgh, within 16 km of Murrayfield Stadium and 16 km of Edinburgh Zoo, Whitecroft B&B features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 18 km from EICC, 19 km from National Museum of Scotland and 19 km from The Real Mary King's Close. Edinburgh Castle is 20 km from the guest house and Hopetoun House is 20 km away.

The bed was extremely comfortable, the breakfast was excellent and host Lorna was so helpful in all ways. I stayed here as an overnight stop between flights in and out of Edinburgh Airport.

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9.2
Superb
314 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

Located in Edinburgh, 2.1 km from University of Edinburgh, 18 Craigmillar Park boasts a sun terrace and views of the city. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is offered.

Lovely large room and bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Very nice breakfast! Quiet building. Bus stop right out front, so easy to get to High Street and the Royal Mile.

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9.5
Exceptional
676 reviews
Price from
£175
per night

Situated in Edinburgh, Craigievar Guest House provides accommodation with access to a garden. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. Kettle are also provided.

Such a friendly welcome, nice bedroom and bathroom, ideal stay to discover the city

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9
Superb
422 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews
    Good size apartment in a great location walking distance to Edinburgh city centre. Communication from the hosts was fantastic and end-to-end experience exceeded expectations.
    Chris
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,250 reviews
    The room was absolutely amazing. Perfect for a stay in Edinburgh. It was a beautiful hotel in a great location. Quiet but close for walks and to the city centre.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 753 reviews
    The host was lovely - nothing was too much trouble. Location excellent - bus stop right outside straight into the city centre in a few minutes. Very close to the city centre, but quiet enough for some peace and quiet. A lovely area. The host provided lots of information on how to get around. Very clean, comfortable and warm. Although no cooked breakfasts, the breakfast provided was lovely quality and plenty of it!!! Great value for money for visiting Edinburgh.
    Wendy
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews
    Beautiful apartment in a great location. An easy walk to bars and the city centre but a lovely quiet area. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend the apartment.
    Juliette
    People with friends
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 111 reviews
    Great location for a quiet stay. Small but very clean and cosy. Plenty of clean towels and toileteries. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils and ingredienta..Great access to the city centre via the tram system which is very good value for money! Bart was very helpful and responsive.
    Paul
    People with friends
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 736 reviews
    Great location for getting around the City. Brilliant communications prior to arrival. Quick check in. Super host. Family room more than big enough for the 3 of us. Guest house is decorated in keeping with the location. Will definitely stay there again.
    Tania
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,287 reviews
    Th e host was friendly and welcomed us.She explained where the bus stop was and how to gain access to the house and room.When we had a problem with the shower not draining on the first night the hosts came quickly and sorted the problem.They also replaced a bedside lamp which had an insecure bulb.There were tea making facilities in the room.The wifi was quite good.There was a good choice of cereals,yoghurt and fresh fruit.There was a bus stop opposite the guesthouse to get to the city centre.
    Jean
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,240 reviews
    It was a lovely Guest House with comfortable beds and great location from Murray Stadium (10 minute walk) and the city centre (20 minute walk) Was nice and quiet at night and was very easy to check in and out. Will look to stay here in any future trips
    H
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,495 reviews
    Great location, cheap enough and as clean as you can expect for a hostel. Also apart from the door slamming as people go in and out... It was quiet for a hostel!
    Chris
    Solo traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 570 reviews
    Great house, great host, great location - Really loved our stay and would highly recommend the guest house to others.
    Gavin
    Family with young children

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