In Edinburgh’s New Town, the Elder York Guest House is 1640 feet from Princes Street. Located on the second floor, it offers easy access to the city’s sights and breakfasts. Accessed by stairs only, The Elder York bed and breakfast is located in a Grade-A Listed building so some rooms have period features. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, a TV and a private bathroom. The dining room offers a continental or full Scottish breakfast. Vegetarian and lighter options are available on request. The Elder York is located in the heart of Edinburgh. Waverly Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away and Edinburgh's main bus station is adjoining the guest house. Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument are all within 15 minutes’ walk while Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament and the Botanic Gardens are all less than 1 mile away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Edinburgh
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judy
    Canada Canada
    Location and staff of Father and son. Customer service excelled many of the larger hotels. Safety and comfort concerns were prominent. Highly recommend this property for the solo traveller!
  • Elizabeth
    Canada Canada
    Wonderful host, good price, good location, excellent breakfast.
  • Carren
    United States of America United States of America
    Very comfortable and the location by the bus station was convenient

Managed by Murray

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,965 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Elder York Guest House is run by proprietor Murray and his wish is to make your visit to Edinburgh enjoyable and memorable. We have an extensive network of contacts in the city, and can help you with directions, local information, arranging reservations in restaurants and guidance on sightseeing, should you need it. We pride ourselves on our personal service and attention to detail. A home from home!

Languages Spoken

English,Polish

Area info

Amenities of Elder York Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the guest house is located on the second floor and accessed by stairs only. There is no elevator at the property.

Payment is taken on arrival.

Please inform Elder York 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.

License number: EH-69803-F, F

FAQs about Elder York Guest House

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

    • Elder York Guest House is 2,950 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Elder York Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Room options at Elder York Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Quad
      • Single

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