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Abbotsford Guest House

3.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Royal Mile

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Bathroom | Hair dryer
Restaurant
Food and drink
Family Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Deluxe Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Pilrig street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AL

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 21 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 23 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brass Monkey Leith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Harp & Castle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Tepuy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jiu Ding Chinese Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Abbotsford Guest House

Abbotsford Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Also, Princes Street and George Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Balfour Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

  • Offsite parking nearby (GBP 15 per day)
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 15 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Abbotsford Guest House
Abbotsford Guest House Edinburgh
Abbotsford Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
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Abbotsford House Edinburgh
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Abbotsford Guest House Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Abbotsford Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Abbotsford Guest House?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Abbotsford Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Abbotsford Guest House like?
Abbotsford Guest House is in Leith, a short 4-minute walk from Balfour Street Tram Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Stayed for 1 night while in the city for a family event. Decor is dated in places but the room was comfortable and clean. We stayed in one of the rooms that had a shared bathroom. The bathroom was also very clean but the shower was poor (freezing cold or roasting hot, no middle ground). Express check-in and check out was quick and very convenient. Staff were available and helpful via WhatsApp regarding the check in process. Kettle with tea and coffee in room but didn't use and left before breakfast so can't comment on that. House was very convenient and only a few minutes walk from the Balfour Street tram stop.
Emma, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean but small.
We booked a triple room which was very small but it was clean and comfortable. Our main issue was the 3pm check in. We were early arriving at 2:30 hoping the room might have been available. It wasn't so came back at 3:30 still wasn't quite ready. On a city break and only visiting for one night the last thing you want is to be kept hanging around waiting to dump your bag. Could have been better organised.
DAVID, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed stay
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good room fir family
abdulaziz, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Christian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Helena, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place and room It is clean and the size is enough for 2 persons I love it ,, if i will come to Edinburgh i will back reservations in same room
Saud, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mistaken Identity
This was basically a Hostel. No reception, shared bathroom, no working tv, broken furniture, and inadequate check-in instructions. As a last minute booking on my part, I won’t go too hard, but would not book again.
La'Kendrick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Jack, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Only stay here if in a pinch
Edinburgh is a stunning and stormy city. I had a difficult time finding something in the city center so I was very pleased with the location. It is convenient for the trains and buses. We stayed in a room which was very hot when the sun was out and very cold when it rained. We shared one dirty bathroom with 3 rooms and some one had bad aim while tinkling. The first floor was stunning and since the sign said bed and breakfast and breakfast buffet available I was excited about some Scottish breakfast in the morning. Three other families said they chose the place for the breakfast included option. Initially the worker said he’d give a refund and then he decided to quarrel with everyone and say they didn’t have a chef. To climb stairs with luggage, unite sprinkles on the toilet and floor and no customer service made me uncomfortable and not worth the price. I imagine that he’ll omit this review.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointing - Had a room with a double and single bed but was by myself so not good value for one person. Bathroom was shared with other guests and pretty busy, shower was not very clean and bracket was broken. Room was small, fairly clean but needing redecorated (peeling paper, ill-fitting electrical socket) and couldn't get the TV to work (don't think the channels had been programmed in).
Janet, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

William, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice stay there. Room and washroom was clean. But it was quite small room for 3 people. Just one cupboard given for 3 persons.
Muhammad Usman, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value and helpful hosts
Located about 20 mins walk from the centre of Edinburgh, and also a similar distance to the Royal Yacht at Leith, this guest house is very good value for money - considering the prices of hotels nearer the centre The room was clean and comfortable and the shower was hot and powerful. All the basic essentials were provided. The continental breakfast consisted of croissants, pain au chocolate, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereal, toast, cold meat and cheese as well as tea, coffee and fruit juice, so it set us up well for the day. The last word must go to the hosts, Mohammed and Khalid, who were both extremely amenable, helpful and polite, ensuring that each guest had all the information they needed to ensure they enjoyed their stay in Edinburgh, it was a pleasure to meet them. This is not a luxury hotel, but it has all you need at a reasonable price.
Dorothy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

UNCOMFORTABLE AND POKY
Room very small, one bathroom between whole load of rooms, towels weren’t changed, poky room, needs a good clean, single room has a low ceiling, I’m tall and is completely impractical. Didn’t try the continental breakfast. Guest room doors banging etc was commonplace, not a comfy experience, better places around for the same tariff.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A guesthouse with character and wonderful hosts
An extremely clean and comfortable guesthouse with exceptional hosts who went out of their way to ensure l had everything l needed. They arranged taxis for me and even ensured l had breakfast when l woke up late one morning and missed the scheduled breakfast time. It's a bit of a walk from Princes Street (35 min or so) but that wasn't a big deal for me. Would highly recommend.
Karen-Anne, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. They booked us a taxi and got us out of the chaos of a marathon to get us to the airport. The breakfast was mediocre at best, but all in all, we were very satisfied with our accommodations.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very polite staff but no good for a business trip as I had to wait until 08.30 for breakfast so laid on my bed waiting. Really not ideal when I need to be on the road and in meetings. Everyone piled in at 08.30 for breakfast so not really practical to be honest. Also, breakfast was not clear. It didn’t state continental of full breakfast so would've been nice to know. Although pleasant and clean, the bed was like sleeping on a pillow so was way too soft for my liking but each to their own I suppose. I think it was ok for the price but wouldn’t stay again.
Ian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

This is a pleasant property and generally very clean. Friendly, welcoming staff. However......the electric shower cut out twice on two separate occasions, and could only be re-set at the MCB, which is impossible to do whilst half-way through a shower. The property is warm whilst the heating is on, but it is off most of the day and the temperature falls significantly. When you call the manager’s number, you can hear the phone ringing downstairs, but there is no-one in attendance to help. For a little more, I would stay in a hotel next time. We chose this guesthouse due to close proximity to a relative.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely, older, real English like house, just 10-15 minutes walk distance from the center of Edinburgh. Very affordable price and friendly staff.
Gasper, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent value guest house
Although our flight was delayed the owner waited up for our arrival.A good situation- about 20 minutes walk to Waverley station area.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great stay with great staff, light breakfast with
great stay with great staff, light breakfast with shops a minute walk from the place. 10/10
Ze'ev, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good option
The bathroom was spotless, bed comfortable and room adequate. Carpet was older and stained so I was really unable to judge how clean it really was (which isn’t unusual). The only complaint I would have is this particular room had a strange odor which they tried to mask with a plug in air scent that I had to unplug because it gave us a headache. Our friends room did not have the odor. We did not request another room, but my guess would be they would have switched it if asked and able. Parking was a challenge especially after 5 pm so try to get there before people get off work. Streets will still be crowded, but you’ll have a better shot at getting a spot close. People were friendly and accommodating and area was close to restaurants and attractions. The continental breakfast was lovely with plenty of options.
Patti, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Rooms were a little small but very functional. I wish it had a lift but based on the age of the building I wasn't surprised it was unavailable, that being said the staff were very willing to take out luggage up and down the stairs for us.
kathy, 2-night trip
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