Title: The Ben Doran Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Edinburgh Castle ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/f89ed1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/89a8ff97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/fc5d2b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/3c4fb903.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/e94c93fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Ben Doran Guest House, near the University of Edinburgh, offers a breakfast buffet for city adventures. Guests enjoy amenities like a library, business center, and in-room WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and multilingual staff enhance the experience. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - - Room service - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Business services £130 includes taxes & fees 26 Nov - 27 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 20 - Nov 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 21 - Nov 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/060772c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Hairdryer Designer toiletries Coffee/tea maker - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/63e84ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Hairdryer Designer toiletries Coffee/tea maker - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/fb664756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Designer toiletries Private bathroom Hairdryer - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/d3ec3ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Designer toiletries Private bathroom - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Reception](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520429/c7980809_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport Ingliston - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 1,335 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-8&chkout=2025-12-9&rm1=a2®ionId=6069845&destination=Edinburgh (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=55.95137,-3.19638&searchId=a312d2a4-5fda-4e37-b4d6-2f91a4efe6b6&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20436/543e2723_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Edinburgh City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £171 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-14&chkout=2025-12-15&rm1=a2®ionId=6069845&destination=Edinburgh (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=55.95137,-3.19638&searchId=a312d2a4-5fda-4e37-b4d6-2f91a4efe6b6&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Ben-Doran-Guest-House.h69017.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Ben-Doran-Guest-House.h69017.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.93315%2C-3.17363&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l21XpUbA588XUxcwnN-znmIuq-U=) 11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX #### What's nearby - Royal Commonwealth Pool - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Holyrood Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - The Meadows - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Haldi - ‬3 min walk - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk - ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬9 min walk - ‪New Garden Grove - ‬11 min walk - ‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### The Ben Doran Guest House Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh Consider a stay at The Ben Doran Guest House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services - Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage - A computer station, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets - Designer toiletries and hairdryers - 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players - Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/76146d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Corstorphine - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.4 Very good 1,016 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4533/ca52c927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Britannia Hotel Edinburgh West End - 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Library ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre - Computer station ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 1800 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels - DVD player ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Ben Doran Ben Doran Edinburgh Ben Doran Guest House Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh Ben Doran Hotel Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh The Ben Doran Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ben Doran Guest House? > As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ben Doran Guest House on 26 Nov 2025 start from £130.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Ben-Doran-Guest-House.h69017.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Ben Doran Guest House? > Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Ben Doran Guest House located? > Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 30 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ben Doran Guest House Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 175 8 - Good 193 6 - Okay 65 4 - Poor 31 2 - Terrible 11 ### 8/10 Good #### Pete 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Excellent breakfast ##### Pete Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate 31 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The manager was super friendly and the breakfast was great. Plenty of food and the eggs were amazing. ##### Kate Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 7 May 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff was very friendly! Close to many different things to do if you just want to take a day from being downtown. Highly recommended! ##### Patrick Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexander 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great B&B in old Edinburgh mansion. Great hot breakfast and super friendly staff ( Odette was engaging, charming and very helpful). Not glamorous but highly recommended. ##### Alexander Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shaun 1 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dated but very clean & perfect for overnight stay A very honest Guesthouse. Doesn’t try to be anything but a pleasant overnight stay. Rooms are dated but facilities are very clean and accessible. Breakfast was very good with excellent service ##### Shaun Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warren 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ben doran Great spot. Close to the royal mile. Very comfortable rooms. Fantastic breakfast in a quaint dining room. Very welcoming and helpful staff. I definitely recommend staying here ##### Warren Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 14 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Think twice Shared shower and toilet in the corridor ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sorry that there was no elevator, but because it is an historical property, it can not be installed. Staff was wonderful and breakfast and the room it was served was beautiful. Well worth the money if you can do 47 steps to the top floor. Were in our late 70’s and we did it!!!! Great spot and great people running it. ##### Anita Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### evelyn 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Ben Doran is a 300 year old mansion converted to a hotel. The ceilings are like 16 feet tall. The walls are really thick. So it is really quiet. The owners and personnel are so nice and friendly. Odette is a sweetheart. The location is awesome. You can walk if you want or take a bus from close by or uber. Loved our stay!! ##### evelyn Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### toni 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean,bed comfortable but the traffic noise was awful even with window shut all through the night ##### toni Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a classic structure with loads of personality. Well maintained and comfortable. Beautiful gently curving spiral staircase. Staff and owners were very helpful. They focus on guests’ needs. Broad choice of breakfast foods. Bus stop very close by. Don’t bother with a car in Edinburgh - it’s too congested and the streets are narrow. Walk or take the bus. We did! ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cheryl 28 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I was up on the 2nd floor so had to go up a lot of stairs with my heavy suitcase. The shower didn't function well. The water was either very hot or very cold. ##### Cheryl Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Staff & service This is not a 4 \* hotel!!! It is not more than a 2½ \*. The Guest House do not have elevator and rooms are 1 or 2 floors upstairs and nobody helps you at the arrival. Some rooms are sharing bathroom. No front desk with employees. Only 1service: breakfast Is included. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### larry 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I had problems with the TV the lady on duty was more than helpful in resolving the problem and getting me a replacement nothing seemed too much trouble just what you need to be , looked after ##### larry Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### John 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Not really a four star hotel…. We didn’t know that four star hotels had shared bathrooms. The water temperature regulator in the shared shower was on engineer level to get right. It was either ice cold or volcanically hot and nothing in between. The walls might have been thick, which was good because you could barely hear the traffic from the busy street outside. But the door however was the weak spot. You could basically hear people two floors down as if they were in the room with you. Service however was supreme and the included Scottish breakfast was very good. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alexandra 22 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Förstår inte klassificeringen, 2-3, 3 är verkligen Max. Slitet, smutsigt, gammalt, ofräscht, säng för kortväxta, varmt, kvalmigt, fönstret gick inte att öppna, luktade unket. ##### Alexandra Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Super overnatning i Edinburgh Dejligt sted, pænt rent, meget sødt og imødekommende personale. Nemt at komme til Edinburg Centrum. Eneste forbedring kunne være en bredere dobbeltseng - 140 cm er lidt knebet som dobbeltseng til 2 voksne. ##### Susanne Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nathalie 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tres bien Chambre sur cour tres propre et calme. 25 mns à pieds du centre. Sinon bus stop en face de l hotel tres bien desservi. Parfait pour visiter la ville. ##### nathalie Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara 6 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Guest House - Clean & Warm Room The room was very spacious and clean. It seemed as it was recently refurbished. They were really accommodating and provided us with a packed breakfast as we had an early tour one day and couldn´t stay for breakfast. The buffet breakfast was good and freshly made. The guest house is very well communicated, it is about 30 min walk from the city centre but has restaurants 10 minutes away. Also the bus stop is right opposite the house. There was barely face to face service and the man I spoke to wasn´t very welcoming, but other than that it was a pleasant stay and I would recommend this place if you are visiting Edinburgh. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0D12755BA647CFA985EA800F20AF697B6E9DCE101654519536114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sara Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### alastair 13 Dec 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Booked this for my daughter to stay for two nights. First night we couldn’t get access to hotel. Nobody answers the phone.. 2nd day arrived 3pm. Hotel room freezing no heating on no hot water for a shower room not cleaned properly and smelt damp. My daughter returned home and drove back next morning.couldn’t talk to anyone as no staff present ##### alastair Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 13 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Honest Review The city was beautiful and we chose this hotel as it was the perfect location and it offered a full Scottish breakfast to prepare us for the day but that didn’t happen they served egg and sausage both of which were just topped up from the day before the cereal was stale and same as the bread. There was no body to greet you and the emergency number provided was in contactable on several occasions as we tried to get in contact as we had no front door keep and a problem with our bed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ALEXANDER 17 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very good The guesthouse was very tasteful and quiet.The hosts were excellent. The shower could have been better in the room and the switch for the kettle was broken though still usable. We would visit again. ##### ALEXANDER Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 10 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Ok, men ikke det beste Pent og rent, men eier ? ikke særlig vennlig. English breakfast 😊. Tv virket ikke ettersom noen hadde tatt med seg kabelen ! 😩 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin 25 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 1st Class, Recommended Great stay, very friendly ##### Gavin Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Orlando 26 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### This place ough to be renamed Fawlty Towers!! Room was acceptable if stuck in 70's. On the other hand breakfast was like an episode of Fawlty Towers... We arrived at 8.30 (half way through the hour window for breakfast) to find that other than a handful of bacon rashers they were out of cooked breakfast options. When i asked for more, the owner/waitress checked each of the chafing dishes and announced 'there was still bacon'. I had to beg for an egg, i mean i almost had to drop to my knees... We then discovered that the orange juice was bad. Informed the hostess who took my glass; returned a little later, took the jug and that was it. Had to ask what the outcome was, only to be told there was nothing wrong with it, but that she'd open a new one if i wanted. There's more, a lot more... a full 10 minute wait for eggs and bacon (which all came on separate plates minutes apart); shoulders slumping and eyes rolling when any request was made (coffe, toast) ; noisiest clean up ever which began before we received our food.... Under no circumstances would i ever stay at this hotel again. But if they were to take their show on the road i might get tickets!!! ##### Orlando Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Holyrood-Hotel-And-Spa.h546065.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h518686.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information)