Title: The Guards Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Guards Hotel Travelers connect to what matters at this Edinburgh gem, where the welcoming bar provides perfect relaxation after days exploring the city's historic treasures ## Photo gallery for The Guards Hotel ![Exterior - The Guards Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/8751673d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Guards Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/00e4035b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Guards Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/c8965aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area - The Guards Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/8cb04070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Guards Hotel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/794cac3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Guards Hotel sits in Edinburgh's center, offering travelers a genuine welcome with its intimate bar and complimentary WiFi in every room. Its location earns consistent praise from guests who appreciate being just steps away from Edinburgh Castle. ## Reviews 6.4 ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping £95 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite ![Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/6853a54d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room with Ensuite ![Double or Twin Room with Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/c5484e10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room with Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/8dd12e95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/9c495078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/26bf88ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for 4 poster Suite ![4 poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/a9d6c6d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 poster Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Fireplace Heating Separate bedroom Private bathroom Separate bath and shower Hairdryer Electric kettle - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Basic Single Room ![Basic Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/10fd8914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Detached private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at The Guards Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests aged under 25 years old We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM 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 major credit cards and cash 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 ### Property is also known as Guards Edinburgh Guards Hotel Guards Hotel Edinburgh Hotel Guards The Guards Hotel Edinburgh The Guards Hotel Hotel The Guards Hotel Edinburgh The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Guards Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Guards Hotel? ### How much is parking at The Guards Hotel? ### What time is check-in at The Guards Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Guards Hotel? ### Where is The Guards Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Guards Hotel Reviews 6.4 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) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 89 6 - Okay 64 4 - Poor 44 2 - Terrible 33 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iain 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay. ##### Iain Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### DAVID 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room and facilities were basic but good, other than a slow shower drain. Good job gaurds! ##### DAVID Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### michael 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses ##### michael Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I enjoyed my stay.. nice staff and in an excellent location. I would stay here again, would recommend to others. Ideal for a one or two nights stay. ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service #### Ideally Located Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming. ##### Kelly Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Colin 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities good value ##### Colin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Pam 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge. Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property. It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning. It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price. I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel. ##### Pam Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie 22 Aug 2025 The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote ##### Julie Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sheila 10 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The property is shabby and needs painting. The room we had had a water stain on the ceiling. In the bathroom. Lino tiling was coming away from the wall. The bedroom was in need of decorating. It was not worth £494 for 4 nights ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fed69626-ab5d-4f88-822c-adf19bf5ac3f-1754822528368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/46bb8ea6-34b8-4a77-bcd6-6ced886b3e92-1754822541358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b9f7ecbe-ff1f-42ab-a56b-556326ec4067-1754822564597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The wet patch](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/340a614d-489f-43a5-9f0b-65104d8432cc-1754822585054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sheila Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fahmida 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan. ##### Fahmida Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Karen 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him! ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Masaki 20 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room is relatively narrow and the light is not inconvenient. The shampoo bottle in the bathroom was partly broken. ##### Masaki Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline 25 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very cute boutique hotel. Would stay there again. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STEWART 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great service after a long journey very easy check in ##### STEWART Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was central for every thing we needed ##### Martin Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Yifei 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed. ##### Yifei Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynne 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links. ##### Lynne Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Romy 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities I loved the room. It was huge and beautiful. Just the sanitary facilities could use an update. We had fans and radiators/heaters to use. Close by (1 min walking) was the haymarket tram station. That was very useful and so we were fast in the center. ##### Romy Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather 8 May 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will. ##### Heather Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Cristian 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities They only take cash for Expedia bookings. ##### Cristian Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Natalia Ramirez 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was very polite. However the place was quite dirty, peanuts on the floor, plenty of hairs on the carpet, the toilet was running water during the day and night. Difficult to sleep with the constant noise. The bed was also unsteady and noisy. There was some spider webs hanging on the ceiling. ##### Natalia Ramirez Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 23 Feb 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dont stay here Looks nothing like the photos. Very dated looks really rough not very clean. Shower had part of the wall missing and was covered with a bit of black plastic and the flooring was coming up ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ian 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Guards Very cheap to stay in Edinburgh so if you don’t mind absolute basic stay then this is for you. ##### Ian Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Affordable, safe, great location This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage. ##### Lauren Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [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) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.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) > > [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) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.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) > > [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 Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.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) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.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) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) ---