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Guest Houses in Edinburgh

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The best guest houses in Edinburgh

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews
    From
    US$122
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
    From
    US$159
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
    From
    US$329
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
    From
    US$177
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
    From
    US$166
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
    From
    US$159
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews
    From
    US$276
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
    From
    US$208
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,505 reviews
    From
    US$90
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,110 reviews
    From
    US$312
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
    From
    US$118
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews
    From
    US$192
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
    From
    US$145
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
    From
    US$138
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
    From
    US$121
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 788 reviews
    From
    US$220
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 627 reviews
    From
    US$122
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
    From
    US$145
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
    From
    US$155
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
    From
    US$355
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a guest house?

Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

Most booked guest houses in Edinburgh and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,866 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,110 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,574 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,034 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,989 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,760 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,021 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6,162 reviews

Save money on guest houses in Edinburgh and nearby – budget options available

EdinB&B

Old Town, Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,428 reviews

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

The City Residence

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,253 reviews

Located in Edinburgh, near University of Edinburgh, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station, The City Residence has a garden.

From US$124.83 per night

Haymarket Station Rooms

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,021 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$100.52 per night

Allison House 17

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,034 reviews

This Georgian building is now a family-run guest house with easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. It offers free WiFi, free parking and en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs.

From US$126.15 per night

Mayfair Guest House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 952 reviews

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

From US$91.98 per night

Thistle Residence

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

Set in Edinburgh, 1.4 km from Arthurs Seat and 2.1 km from University of Edinburgh, Thistle Residence offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

From US$118.26 per night

Alexander Guest House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,574 reviews

Alexander Guest House is a friendly guest house with clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop.

From US$105.12 per night

Ardgowan Guest House

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews

Offering free WiFi, Ardgowan Guest House is situated in Edinburgh, within 2.3 km of University of Edinburgh.

From US$85.41 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Edinburgh and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 769 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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 868 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.

From US$78.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Arden House - rooms with continental breakfast is set in Musselburgh, 8.5 km from Arthurs Seat, 11 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, and 11 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.

From US$151.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,311 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.

From US$326.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,798 reviews

In Edinburgh’s New Town, the Elder York Guest House is 500 metres from Princes Street. Situated on the second floor, it offers easy access to the city’s sights and breakfasts.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,989 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.

From US$283.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

The Braveheart House in Edinburgh features 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 National...

From US$106.44 per night

IVY House

Edinburgh
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

Set in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland, IVY House features free WiFi.

Highly rated guest houses in Edinburgh and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 974 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.

From US$295.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 927 reviews

In a central area of Edinburgh, Queen Charlotte Guesthouse offers rooms with free WiFi.

From US$185.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Set within less than 1 km of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and a 16-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle, Armadillo Guest House- Adults Only in Edinburgh offers a garden and rooms with free...

From US$137.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,110 reviews

This stylish, family-run guest house is close to Edinburgh city centre and has easy access by bus. It has free Wi-Fi and attractive rooms with Freeview TVs and DVD players.

From US$189.70 per night

Rosehall Hotel

Edinburgh
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 788 reviews

Just over a mile from the centre of beautiful Edinburgh, The Rosehall is a small private hotel on the A7, close to Holyrood Park and the stunning Arthur’s Seat.

From US$209.33 per night

Gifford House

Edinburgh
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

"Nestled just over a mile from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Gifford House offers a tranquil escape in the heart of the city.

From US$251.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 627 reviews

Acer Lodge is a traditional Scottish, family-run guest house situated on the A90 Queensferry Road, a 15-minute drive from the heart of Edinburgh by bus/car and Edinburgh Airport.

From US$169.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 955 reviews

Situated in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, Cruachan Guest House is a 3-star property boasting free WiFi.

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Guest houses that travellers love in Edinburgh

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,798 reviews
The guest house was in a great location. Next to the bus station, 5 minutes away from Waverley station. Our room was clean with firm comfy beds, exactly as we requested. Murray, our host, was helpful and polite, and looked after us so well. Our room had a great view from the windows. The breakfast was lovely. The rooms were quieter than I had expected given the location.
Guest review by
Irene
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$177.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 657 reviews
This was undeniably the perfect stay. Firstly, beautiful and charming house in a nice residential area not far from Edinburgh city centre (only a 15 minute bus ride or a 40 minute walk), super clean and quiet room, very comfy bed and modern bathroom with all the necessities. Secondly, breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked every morning by the owner. Last but not least, Kingsley Guest house is run by a very friendly family who made me feel at home as soon as I stepped inside. Highly recommended.
Guest review by
Gianluca Tettamanti
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$130.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 667 reviews
Cosy guesthouse at the charming heart of Bruntsfield, an adorable part of Edinburgh. Close to small, vibrant boutiques and bars and just some minutes away from the city center.
Guest review by
Mia
Young couple