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4 Friends House

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, the recently renovated 4 Friends House features accommodation 1.3 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 3.1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.

M
Malwina
From
Poland
Everything was great, staff was super friendly and caring. The contact with hotel was quick and great. They waited for us to arrive late and answered all the questions. Also there are discounts for local cafes. Bed was not super big but very comfortable. Coffee, tea and water in the price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews
Price from
US$94.56
1 night, 2 adults

Whitecroft B&B

Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, within 15 km of Forth Bridge and 16 km of Murrayfield Stadium, Whitecroft B&B features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

P
Pascale
From
Ireland
Lovely welcome, very clean and comfortable, super breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
US$162.09
1 night, 2 adults

Georgian House

Merchiston, Edinburgh

Georgian House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Edinburgh, 1.9 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

P
Pia
From
Switzerland
the haus is very beautiful, comfortable, very clean and warm 💚
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$335.88
1 night, 2 adults

JustB Edinburgh

Edinburgh

The JustB Edinburgh is situated by Leith Walkway, in the centre of Edinburgh City and 8 km from Haymarket Railway Station. Free secure on-site parking and WiFi is provided.

N
Nada
From
France
The owners are ADORABLE.. only that would have been enough but add to that the bedroom was so good with such a confortable bed. The breakfast was delicious. And I could go on and on. Do not hesitate one second to book at JustB !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
Price from
US$180.57
1 night, 2 adults

Grangeview Guest House

Newington, Edinburgh

With free private parking and free Wi-Fi, a 30-minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh, Grangeview Guest House boasts an impressive winding staircase, a 32-inch flat-screen TV in its bedrooms, and...

C
Cox
From
Australia
The owners were very helpful and welcoming.The room was fantasticand the location amazing. The main bus route is half a block away. You do not need to use your car at all. Easy to navigate. Every day we got a breakfast bag and a lovely surpriseon EasterSaturday when we returned to our room that night a beautiful boxed Easter Egg. Very thoughtful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews
Price from
US$169.28
1 night, 2 adults

Sonas Guesthouse

Newington, Edinburgh

With free parking and free WiFi, Sonas Guest House offers bright, cosy bedrooms. The historical Royal Mile and Holyrood Park are just a 20-minute walk away.

J
James
From
Canada
Wonderful, friendly staff…located in a quiet part of town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
Price from
US$162.56
1 night, 2 adults

Highfield Guest House

Newington, Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh and 2.7 km from National Museum of Scotland, Highfield Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

B
Brandon
From
Canada
Location is fantastic with an easy bus ride into the main core. Beds were easily the comfiest we had of our entire trip! Kate was such a wonderful host, helping us with figuring out how to traverse the city. I cannot understate how amazing everyone was to us! Thank you so much for making our stay fantastic!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$214.96
1 night, 2 adults

Ground floor Appartment shared with host

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, Ground floor Appartment shared with host has a patio and garden views. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

H
Héctor
From
Spain
Linda is very kind and she made us feel like at home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$145.10
1 night, 2 adults

The Tartan Accommodation

Broughton, Edinburgh

The Tartan Accommodation is located in the Broughton district of Edinburgh, 1.7 km from Royal Mile, 2.8 km from National Museum of Scotland and 2.8 km from Royal Yacht Britannia.

K
Keer
From
United Kingdom
The host was really kind, and the cleanliness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$162.56
1 night, 2 adults

Innisfail Edi

Corstorphine, Edinburgh

Set in Edinburgh and only 2.6 km from Edinburgh Zoo, Innisfail Edi offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Alessandro
From
Ireland
clean and neat room and bathroom, kind host, good quality shortbread in the tea corner, free minibar (although we didn't use it in the end)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$114.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6,169 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Edinburgh and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 500 metres from Royal Mile, the historic Hanover 71 Suites features accommodation with free WiFi and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

Offering city views, No15 Castle View is set in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, 700 metres from Edinburgh Castle and 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Located 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.4 km from The Real Mary King's Close, Central Room In Historic Tenement Shared Apartment Near Old Town provides...

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, Central penthouse with nice view provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

From US$713.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

Set in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland, City Centre En-Suite Room features free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,973 reviews

On a quiet, cobbled street just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street, the family-run Regent House Hotel is set in a restored Georgian building.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews

The CITY- Braveheart House in Edinburgh offers accommodation with free WiFi, less than 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 1.6 km from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews

Situated in central Edinburgh, IVY- Braveheart Guest House is 10 minutes’ walk from the International Conference Centre and 20 minutes’ walk from the castle. There is a free WiFi.

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Balmore Guest House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6,169 reviews

This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses.

From US$604.58 per night

The Residence - NO 57

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,685 reviews

Set in Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and a 16-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Residence - NO 57 offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic...

River Haven Edinburgh

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews

In the Bruntsfield district of Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh International Conference Centre, River Haven Edinburgh features a garden and a washing machine. A hot tub is available for guests.

Haymarket Station Rooms

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews

Haymarket Station Rooms is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and a 15-minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium.

From US$435.29 per night

Mayfair Guest House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews

Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Waverley station, Edinburgh Playhouse and Royal Mile, Mayfair Guest House features free WiFi.

Leith House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 808 reviews

Dating back to 1880, Leith House is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, just 1 mile from the city centre.

Cambridge House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews

Dating back to 1880, Cambridge House is set 1 mile from both the historic city centre and the Leith docks area of Edinburgh.

Arrandale Guest House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,451 reviews

Located in Edinburgh and only 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh, Arrandale Guest House provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Enjoy breakfast in Edinburgh and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,693 reviews

Situated within 1.3 km of Edinburgh Waverley station and less than 1 km of Edinburgh Playhouse in Edinburgh, East Claremont Guest House features accommodation with seating area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews

In central Edinburgh, this 4-star Georgian town house offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The local bus service allows easy access to Edinburgh city centre.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Brig O'Doon Guest House is set in Edinburgh, 2.9 km from Royal Mile and 3.1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 900 reviews

Situated in Edinburgh and only 2.7 km from Cramond Beach, Edinburgh full house features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 833 reviews

Right in the centre of Edinburgh, The Residence - NO 8 features rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

From US$468.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Set in the centre of Edinburgh, Central 1 Bed - 10 Min Walk to Edinburgh Castle offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,414 reviews

Located in Edinburgh, near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and Royal Mile, EdinB&B features free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,353 reviews

In Edinburgh’s central New Town just a minute’s walk from bustling Princes Street, this Georgian townhouse offers Wi-Fi. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is just 15 minutes’ walk away.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
John was a great host, very welcoming and made us feel right at home. A top notch B&B, in a great location and very reasonably priced at peak festival time. Woukd highly recommend for a long wknd in Edinburgh!
Guest review by
Tom
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,693 reviews
We loved the homey, maximalist rooms and common areas. Great location away from the crowds but only a short walk from Princes Street. Can’t say enough about the lovely host and fab breakfast.
Guest review by
Theresa
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Warm reception in a cosy home filled with love. Soft bed, clean bathroom, lovely host Yvonne. We immediatly felt like home.
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Marijke
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,693 reviews
Lovely host, very nice breakfast, wonderful decorations
Guest review by
Jan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Amazing place - super clean, lovely host and amazing breakfast. In a nice village too with a pub that does lovely meals within easy walking distance.
Guest review by
Stuart
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews
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Guest review by
Ayman
Family with young children