Brae Guest House in Edinburgh provides accommodation with free WiFi, 2.7 km from Portobello Beach, 2.7 km from Edinburgh Playhouse and 2.9 km from Royal Mile. The property is around 3.3 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, 3.8 km from University of Edinburgh and 3.8 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. National Museum of Scotland is 4 km from the guest house and Royal Yacht Britannia is 4.2 km away. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a desk. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Arthurs Seat is 3.9 km from the guest house, while The Real Mary King's Close is 4 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 12 km from Brae Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice single room with very comfortable bed and pillows, and with tea making facilities.
  • S
    Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very clean , spacious and well located for the city with excellent transport links for venturing in/ outside of the city to Portobello beach. Very helpful family member next door who provided assistance with key safe arrangement.
  • Joretha
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved our stay here, the location was great as it was so easy to get to. The bus stop right in front was very convenient and the owners were lovely and helpful.

Host Information

8.8
8.8
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The Brae is a small, family-run Guest house that prides itself on traditional values of hospitality yet a modern approach to your comforts and needs. Built during the reign of George V, the Brae is a traditional sandstone terraced townhouse. Guests can choose from Single/ Double or Twin/ and Family bedrooms. The bedrooms are all furnished with your comfort in mind and are all en-suite except for the single, which has a private bathroom. Please note when booking, a DOUBLE has a double bed, a TWIN has 2 single beds.
The Brae is a small, family-run guest house that prides itself on traditional values of hospitality yet a modern approach to your comforts and needs.
Situated on the East side of the City Centre within 2 kilometres of many attractions and places to visit, the Brae Guest House is ideally placed to enjoy your stay. Located on a Main Bus Route as well as within walking distance of the City centre, (20 minutes) everything is easily reached.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brae Guest House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English

House rules

Brae Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Brae Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Brae Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Brae Guest House

  • Brae Guest House is 1.9 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at Brae Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Brae Guest House include:

      • Single
      • Triple
      • Quadruple

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