A list by Anna Pinto & Erik Bennett. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best bed & breakfasts in Edinburgh, UK. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, historic buildings and villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Friendly staff. A family-run property set in a Victorian house, Castle Park Guest House is located 0.4 miles from the Bruntsfield Links Park and 1 mile from The National Museum of Scotland. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast each morning. The guest rooms have a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They either have an en suite bathroom with shower or offer access to a private bathroom. Edinburgh Castle is a 20-minute walk away, while the Royal Mile in the Old Town, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Scottish National gallery are just 1.2 miles away. Edinburgh Railway Station is 1.5 miles away.Show full description
An absolute gem of a hotel within walking distance of popular bars and restaurants. The rooms are nicely done with a mixture of traditional and modern styles, and they offer a typical Scottish breakfast with fresh pastries in the backyard garden.
Guest House.Charming. Good breakfast. Situated just 1 mile from Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Mile, the family-run 23 Mayfield offers free WiFi. This detached Victorian guest house boasts retains many original features. In the mornings, 23 Mayfield serves an imaginative breakfast menu in the impressive dining room. Dating back to 1868, the property also offers a Club Room with a selection of rare books, Chesterfield furniture, a Georgian chess board, and an oversized, handmade Connect Four game. The traditional rooms at 23 Mayfield boast solid, hand-carved mahogany furnishings, along with a large flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities with Borders biscuits. The en suite bathroom features a heated mirror and complimentary Penhalagon toiletries. The dishes are cooked to order using local produce. Home to Holyrood Palace, Princes Street, and the Royal Mile, the lively centre of Edinburgh also offers the historic Edinburgh Castle, which is just 30 minutes’ walk from 23 Mayfield. The guest house is conveniently located along the main bus route into the city. Surcharge parking is available.Show full description
Guest House.Delightful property. Good breakfast. Set in a Victorian terraced villa, this guest accommodation offers free private parking just 1 mile from Edinburgh’s city centre. Freshly brewed tea and coffee and organic eggs cooked any way are on the breakfast menu. Full English breakfasts are served in the elegant dining room. Arthur’s Seat, the largest hill in Holyrood Park, is 5 minutes’ drive away. Located on one of the main bus routes into the city, Edinburgh’s cobbled Royal Mile can be reached after a 10-minute bus ride. The Palace of Holyrood House is within 2 miles of Barony House. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is a 5-minute taxi journey away. A flat-screen TV an tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each of Barony House's light and airy rooms. Toiletries and a hairdryer are also included. Most rooms have an en suite bathroom. There is a PC available for guests to use and free Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property.Show full description
A charming guest house decorated with beautiful taste and personal touches. Note that double rooms have their mini kitchen and lounge shared only with one other room. SO LOVELY!
Guest House.Close to beach front. Great views. 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. The guest house features certain units with sea views, and all units include a private bathroom. University of Edinburgh is 6.8 km from the guest house, while Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 6.8 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 27 km from Straven Guesthouse.Show full description
This guest house has a great beach front location.
Guest House.Stylish. Nice surroundings. 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. Edinburgh Festival Theatre is 2.2 km from 18 Craigmillar Park, while Royal Mile is 2.7 km away. Waverley train station is 3 km from 18 Craigmillar Park, while the nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 12 km from the property.Show full description
A beautifully decorated hotel with a great location - only a 25-minute walk to the city and has excellent bus access. The rooms are newly renovated with a king-size bed and en suite bathroom.
Guest House.Charming. Comfortable beds. The Albyn Townhouse is a generous 4-storey, 19th-century traditional town house. Decorated to high standard and much loved by your host, Albyn is a heaven of calm & peace in a leafy cul-de-sac in Bruntsfield. We are just 20 minutesâ walk from Edinburgh Medieval City. All rooms at The Albyn offer flat-screen TVs, free and fast business Wi-Fi, and the option of king-size beds in all rooms. Toiletries, hairdryers, tea facilities, coffee pod machines & mini safes are all on offer in your room. Edinburgh’s Haymarket Rail Station is 20 minutes’ walk away.The centre of Edinburgh, along with the famed Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town, is less than 20 minutesâ walk away, or 10 minutes by bus. Private gated car park at an extra fee is available.Show full description
Guest House.Superb breakfast. 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. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Every unit is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom, while certain rooms have a patio and some have garden views. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. University of Edinburgh is 2.7 km from the guest house, while Royal Yacht Britannia is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from Ben Cruachan Guest House.Show full description
A beautiful guest house with a garden and delicious breakfast in a fantastic location. The bed and bedding are of very high quality and the en-suite and shower are amazing. Note that the porridge with whisky, cream, and honey is to die for!
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Great location. Centrally located, just 19 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle, A Room in the City - West is set in a building dating back to 1700s. Princes Street is a 2-minute walk away and free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Edinburgh Conference Centre is a 10-minute walk away and the B&B is 1 mile from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, cable channels and a seating area. The rooms also have tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom with a power shower. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is also just over 1 mile from the property and Edinburgh Airport is less than 7 miles away. Arthur's Seat is just 3 miles away.Show full description
Guest House.Very central. Great location. Lantern Guest House is located just an 8-minute walk away from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom. A refrigerator, a coffee machine and a microwave are available in entrance area. Local attractions include Omni leisure and entertainment centre, Calton Hill, the City Art Centre, Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Comfortable beds. 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. At the guest house, units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house features some units with mountain views, and the units have a kettle. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. University of Edinburgh is 2.8 km from the guest house, while Royal Mile is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 18 km from Roost Hill Guest House - Free Parking.Show full description
Guest House.Friendly staff. "Offering a warm and friendly welcome, Highfield GH is near Edinburgh University and 1.6 miles from the City Centre, with good bus access. The family-run Highfield Guest House is an elegant Victorian house in the Newington district, close to all the attractions Edinburgh has to offer and a range of cafes/bars /restaurants a short walk away. Rooms are bright and spacious, with free Wi-fi and tea and coffee facilities. There is ample free on-street parking in the vicinity of the guest house." . Show full description
A perfect hotel in close proximity to the old center of Edinburgh with incredible breakfast choices. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and have soft beds, bath robes, and nice toiletries.
Guest House.Great value. Kingsway Guest House is set in Newington and one mile from Edinburgh's Royal Mile and old town. This guest house offers free Wi-Fi, Free private parking, We also two electric vehicle charge points Award-winning cooked and continental breakfasts. Guests can easily reach Edinburgh city centre by bus or on foot. An airport shuttle bus departs from Waverley Train Station, which is just a short taxi journey or bus ride from the Kingsway Guest House. Close to Holyrood Park, Kingsway Guest House offers friendly and helpful Scottish hospitality in a Victorian house with original features. Kingsway has been awarded a Green Tourism rating due to its ongoing commitment to the environment, as well as a four-star rating from the AA. Each bedroom is clean and comfortable. All rooms have an en suite shower room. All guest bedrooms are located on the first and second floors, accessed by stairs. There is no lift to rooms.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Boasting a shared lounge, West End Townhouse is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in the centre of Edinburgh, close to EICC. The property has city views and is 1.8 km from The Real Mary King's Close and 1.7 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Edinburgh Playhouse is 2.2 km from the bed and breakfast, while Murrayfield Stadium is 2.3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 8 km from West End Townhouse.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Cosy rooms. Overlooking St Mary’s Cathedral, 22 Chester Street is situated in Edinburgh’s Georgian West End and features a garden area, Georgian furnishings and free WiFi in public areas. Edinburgh city centre can be reached in a 10-minute walk. Rooms at Chester Street come with either a private or an en suite bathroom, as well as an iPhone docking station, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A large drawing room is provided for guests to watch TV and relax. A wide selection of restaurants and bars are within walking distance of the accommodation. Dean Gallery, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Haymarket Railway Station are both a 10-minute walk away, as well as the historical Dean Village.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Peggyslea Farm B&B has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Edinburgh, 21 km from EICC. The property features garden views and is 21 km from National Museum of Scotland and 22 km from The Real Mary King's Close. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A seating area is accessible to all guests, while some rooms are fitted with a DVD player. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. À la carte and continental breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 22 km from Peggyslea Farm B&B, while Edinburgh Castle is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings.
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Great breakfast. Located in Edinburgh, Six Brunton Place Guest House is a historic bed and breakfast that provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with DVD player. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, an iPod docking station, bathrobes and a CD player. All units include a private bathroom and kettle, while some rooms will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with garden views. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from Six Brunton Place Guest House.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest and most LUXURIOUS bed and breakfasts in Edinburgh.
Guest House.Historic. Popular among groups of friends. 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. Built in the 1870s, the individual bedrooms at Sonas offer period charm and traditional decor. All rooms feature a TV and a private modern bathroom. Situated just south of the city centre, Sonas House is a 20-minute stroll from lively Princes Street. The magnificent Edinburgh Castle is 2 miles away, and Waverley Railway Station is 25-minute walk.Show full description
This is a popular guest house for people travelling with friends to Edinburgh.
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. 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. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a wide breakfast menu including vegan and vegetarian options is available and locally sourced ingredients are used. The rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. At JustB Edinburgh rooms include a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a garden view. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and bike hire is available at JustB Edinburgh. Edinburgh Zoo is 13 km from the guest house, while EICC is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 11 km from JustB Edinburgh.Show full description
This is likely one of the most RELAXING guest houses in Edinburgh.
Guest House. Cruachan is the war cry of the ancient and royal clan Campbell whose motto reads 'Ne Obliviscaris' (Do Not Forget). You are promised a warm welcome to this very homely, non-smoking guest house in the heart of Edinburgh. A very select breakfast is served in a bright conservatory dining room, which offers full Scottish Breakfast, porridge, local kippers plus a range of homemade salmon fish cakes, tatties, scones and cheese, onion and potato grills. All rooms have central heating, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is a pay phone for residents' use and a comfortable residents lounge with TV. Cruachan is only a 10-minute walk from Princes Street. Buses frequently pass the front door, and Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) are just a mile away.Show full description
Guest House.Super central. Great location. 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. Individually decorated and with classic Georgian features, each room at No. 53 Frederick Street includes an en suite shower room, tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV/DVD player. St Andrew Square Bus Station is 0.5 miles from No. 53. Edinburgh Castle is just 400 metres away, and the historic Royal Mile is 15 minutes away on foot.Show full description
This is the most central bed and breakfast in Edinburgh. It also has a central location.
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