38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
#50 of 160 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1244 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 June 2024
Dan
United StatesEverything
Perfect stay
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Pamela
United KingdomGreat location for the Playhouse and shopping centre.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Theresa
United StatesBathroom was pretty tiny. Neither of us liked the full Scottish breakfast.
Murray was so helpful. As we arrived he helped us get our luggage up the stairs. Although right in the middle of town our room was completely quiet with a beautiful large window & seat. Didn't hear any other guests at all. Breakfast dining room was beautiful. They got us more tea, hot chocolate packets in our room when we asked. There's vegan restaurant downstairs next door, which was handy if you need a fast meal. Recommend the chips.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Janine
ChinaOur room needed a little more attention in the area of cleaning. She. We arrived, we found old French fries on the carpet, and there were several long black hairs throughout the room.
The location was perfect to get to the train station and the Royal Mile. The breakfast was delicious, and Murray was very kind and friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Petra
Czech RepublicRooms are upstairs, this might be a problem for someone.
Very good location in the centre near bus, tram…, nice quiet room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Sarah
CanadaWe loved Murray! He was a gracious host. He knows all the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh and was extremely helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Carmen
AustraliaGood location, clean, comfortable, great breakfast which is included and the manager Murray is lovely, is helpful and professional.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNothing
Elder York is centrally located. Close to the train and bus station. Walking distance of all the attractions.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Marilyn
United KingdomThere were a number of stairs to negotiate but Murray was on hand to help with our luggage and it was worth the climb to access our room which had an interesting view and a lovely window seat
This place was very homely and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble to make our stay comfortable and it was perfectly located for the places we wanted to visit. Murray went out of his way to have our room ready for us despite us arriving earlier than the normal check in time
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Carolyn
AustraliaFriendly helpful host, large clean room, convenient location and great breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Darren
United KingdomMurray was an excellent host, nothing was ever too much trouble. There was a good choice on offer for breakfast with hot food cooked from fresh upon ordering. The location is great and just a short walk from the train station. The rooms were comfortable and offered everything we needed for our 2 night stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Cecelia
SingaporeCould hear trams going past.
Nice breakfast, pretty central location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Emily
United KingdomLovely warm welcome. Great value & perfect for what we needed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Jennifer
AustraliaStairs! The property could do with a spruce up but all facilities were clean and quite comfortable.
Host. Staff. Location. Breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Alice
United KingdomNothing, all was great!
Very comfortable, Murray was an amazing host making us feel very welcome :)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Kerstin
GermanyIt is an old house, so no elevator. That is ok for us, but should be mentioned in the add. We had to drag the bags (2 week vacation) up two stories. Very small room in the attic (pitched roof area). Luckily, we are two average sized people, because for anybody taller than 175 cm this would not have been possible. Very small bathroom with a mirror hanging too low to look into.
Great location, very close to downtown. Murray was very polite and helpful, giving great tips for strolls through Edinburgh. Murray thankfully helped with the luggage.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Jody
United States3 flights of stairs just to get to reception. Carpet on stairs was filthy—everything else was spotless!
Location and wonderful host Murray
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Alissa
United KingdomI liked the location and I loved that they allowed us to check in early so we could attend the concert earlier .
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Erica
United StatesBeds were surprisingly uncomfortable.
Location was excellent. Breakfasts were very good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Carleen
United StatesIf you don't prefer a few flights of stairs this is not for you
Location was perfect, hosts were awesome! Family owned business and the uncle was especially helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Laralys
BrazilNo hair dryer
Friendly and lovely staff! Excellent location!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Diane
United StatesWater pressure but that can be expected with an old building. Plenty of hot water though!
Our host Murray was so kind and helpful. He allowed us to check in very early and held our luggage when we checked out. He gave us a map and some very nice recommendations that turned out to be great experiences for us. I believe the guest house is a historic building and it was a real treat to stay there. It was close to the train station and tram stops (and central to everything you would want to see in Edinburgh). Our breakfast was delicious! We will stay here again when we return to Edinburgh.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Lindsey
United KingdomVery good breakfast and location perfect for getting to the bus station for our minibus tour and a short walk from the train station
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Arnold
NetherlandsRoom was rather hot, window couldn't open enough. And the staircase was a challenge for us (nearly 70), 7 stairs , no lift!!
What a great location, in the heart of the old Georgian town, and at a stone's throw of Princes Street! Manager was very kind and helpful and hospitable. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed in May 2024
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