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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Princes Street

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4 poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Edinburgh, The Guards Hotel offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and free in-room WiFi. Guests have praised the hotel’s convenient location near Edinburgh Castle.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is $107
includes taxes & fees
$89 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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4 poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 poster Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 25 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 25 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Malone’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Haymarket Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

The Guards Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Also, George Street and Grassmarket are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Haymarket Tram Station is 2 minutes away.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Guards Edinburgh
Guards Hotel
Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Guards
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
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The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Guards Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Guards Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Guards Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Guards Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Guards Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What's the area around The Guards Hotel like?

The Guards Hotel is in Haymarket, a short 2-minute walk from Haymarket Tram Station and 9 minutes' walk from Princes Street.

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The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Guard’s Hotel review
Down for rugby. Hotel basic and a little tired in need of a facelift. Shower only warm at best. Extra heaters in room. Which were needed. Old windows bit draughty. Overall nae good and nae bad.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was central for every thing we needed
Martin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Guards hotel December 24
The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Lynne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service after a long journey very easy check in
STEWART, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.
Beverley, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The toilet was behold a curtain
Nonny, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute boutique hotel. Would stay there again.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Reception was great when they finally opened at 2pm. Room was large but dated. Trouble with flushing WC. Close to trains, buses and trams.
Tim, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Basic
We were early for check-in and it took some time to find a member of staff to take our bags for storage. Check-in was smooth and we were forewarned that the hotel were unable to take card payments. The room smelled musty and was dated (in need of modernisation). It seemed that we were in a disabled room with a wet room shower, the position of the toilet meant that only a child could sit on it properly, very little space between it and dividing wall. Apart from tea/coffee making facilities in room the hotel didn't offer anything else The mattress was springy but nonetheless comfortable, Room was a bit noisy from passers by and trams. Overall however, for a one night stay in Edinburgh the location was excellent and it did represent value for money.
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised. Staff- friendly. Beds-Uncomfortable Location-convenient Good area for transportation and dining options.
Lorraine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Tired and run down
Cheap crash pad in very rundown order. If you want a one night sleep and shower in a great location, crack on. If you're looking for anything even remotely salubrious, look elsewhere.
Ken, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

One star for location…very easy access to the city. One star for room size and beautiful ceiling. Otherwise disappointing plumbing, tv and drainage on bathroom floor which was non existent. Needs some attention to maintenance.
Deidre, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Comfortable but not to standard
Dusty in places, bed frame broken, chair legs loose, lock on bathroom door was loose, carpet filthy. Celing had marks on it.
David L, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Could not get an answer on the phone which was very frustraing
Melanie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The Guards
Very cheap to stay in Edinburgh so if you don’t mind absolute basic stay then this is for you.
Ian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The bathroom facilities were sub par - the toilet did not flush easily and the shower was lukewarm The bedroom was spacious and lovely, but the bed was not very comfortable. Noisy for sure, but to be expected given its proximity to the tram and train station. City noises - we could definitely live with them (and sleep through them)
Jessica, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We adored the location and the building was beautiful with a helpful and kind staff but there was a great deal of mold in our room and it felt as though the heat was not on despite the winter weather. Definitely would stay again given the convenience but I may think twice about staying for more than a night or two
Annalie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It was in serious need of renovating. Really run down. The reception person was very helpful amiable and accommodating. The room was clean enough but dilapidated. Really old stained carpet and bed supports and broken okd lamshades. Ripped worn stair carpets just really okd and worn in general. It was quiet though.
Anna, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Card payments were not accepted and the high fees at the ATM meant that the hotel cost me €35 more. Unfortunately, the hotel did not want to accommodate me. It was loud and guests were sleeping in the hallway because check-in was not possible. Not recommended

6/10 Good

The hotel was dusty, not very secure needs updating and renovating
Lynne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I am so glad we only had 1 night here. We arrived to be told that our toilet had a leak and that a handyman was on their way. I explained until this was sorted o wouldnt pay for the room. 3 hours later while i was out i was advised we could change room (had been told earlier there were no more rooms) this meant i had to come back to the hotel and move room which was £10 cheaper but tiny. The staff were decent but a very poor service for a hotel in central Edinburgh. On top of this i had to pay by cash but if i had boomed through another provider i could have paid in card.
Dave, 1-night trip