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Our top choices for Edinburgh and Lothian guest houses

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a glass coffee table.

1. 3 Johns Place Townhouse

3 Johns Place Townhouse
4.0 star property
Leith
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)
"Great location, very clean. Rooms are tiny but still a great place to stay."
United States
Donna
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
3 Johns Place Townhouse
A hotel room with two beds, black curtains, a view of the city, and a small table with a lamp.

2. Edinburgh Travel Guest House

Edinburgh Travel Guest House
2.0 star property
Newington
7.4 out of 10, Good, (152 reviews)
"Great location out of the city but easy to get everywhere with the bus stop very close. "
United States
Judy
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Edinburgh Travel Guest House
A grand lobby with a fireplace, a staircase with ornate railings, and a seating area with white armchairs.

3. B+B Edinburgh

B+B Edinburgh
4.0 star property
West End
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"It’s a quiet lovely place, staff are very friendly and helpful. Will stay here again next in the city."
Canada
Lin
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
B+B Edinburgh
The exterior of the Pillars House with classical architecture, including Corinthian columns and a detailed pediment.

4. Pillars House

Pillars House
3.5 star property
Leith
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (609 reviews)
"Excellent love cosy bed and enjoy watch tram will back next year July we are appreciate see you I am deaf Sharon Robinson"
United Kingdom
Sharon
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Pillars House
A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a window with blue curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Aynetree Guest House

Aynetree Guest House
3.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (308 reviews)
"I love the stay. We were there for two nights it’s a really modern cosy room with nice views."
United Kingdom
Tasmia
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Aynetree Guest House
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city.

6. Grangeview Guest House

Grangeview Guest House
3.0 star property
Newington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (74 reviews)
"A great guest house with easy access to the sites of Edinburgh"
United States
Jeff
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Grangeview Guest House
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

7. Gifford House

Gifford House
2.0 star property
Prestonfield
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (68 reviews)
"Easy access except parking. Small bathroom. Very comfortable beds."
United States
Heather
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Gifford House
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

8. Regal Rooms

Regal Rooms
2.0 star property
Leith
6.0 out of 10, (11 reviews)
"Beautiful room, but lots of stairs."
United States
April
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Regal Rooms
A staircase with ornate black railings and a blue lamp, leading to a door marked "Emergency exit".

9. Southside Guest House

Southside Guest House
4.0 star property
Southside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (186 reviews)
"Great location! Room was comfortable and clean. However we were not sure how to contact or speak with staff so it made checking in and checking out a bit confusing. Still would recommend staying here for your trip to Edinburgh!"
Canada
Veronica
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Southside Guest House
A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".

10. Six Brunton Place

Six Brunton Place
5.0 star property
Leith
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (236 reviews)
"Highly recommend, this was our favorite stay on the trip!"
United States
Grace
The price is €231
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Six Brunton Place
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a view of the city through large windows.

11. 4 Friends House

4 Friends House
2.0 star property
Leith
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"Was lovely place to a stay."
United States
Jennifer
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
4 Friends House
A neatly arranged bedroom with a checkered floor, a bed with white linens and multiple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

12. Adam Drysdale House

Adam Drysdale House
2.0 star property
Tollcross
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Lovely big room, full of character, clean and well equipped. Convenient location. No staff onsite but that wasn't a problem at all - there was good communication and regular updates."
United Kingdom
Gemma
The price is €207
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Adam Drysdale House
A building with a stone facade, a green door, and flower boxes on the ground level.

13. Grosvenor Gardens Hotel

Grosvenor Gardens Hotel
4.0 star property
West End
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (546 reviews)
"Great location, cozy room, quiet"
Canada
Kylie
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Grosvenor Gardens Hotel
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted artwork, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Blossom Guest House

Blossom Guest House
3.0 star property
Newington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (274 reviews)
"This guest house is in a great location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was large and clean. The bathroom was quite tight, especially the shower and the bed was a bit springy. Overall great option at this price point."
Canada
Hailey
Blossom Guest House
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a chandelier.

15. 16 Pilrig Guest House

16 Pilrig Guest House
3.0 star property
Leith
7.6 out of 10, Good, (234 reviews)
"We had a great stay. I was concerned about the self check-in, but it was easy and went very smoothly. The room is small, but it is very nice and updated and clean. A good location as well, walking distance to Old Town if you’re up for a longer walk."
United States
Lindsey
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
16 Pilrig Guest House
A townhouse with a brick facade, a central entrance with a white door, and a small garden area with a bench and potted plants.

16. Arrandale Guest House

Arrandale Guest House
3.0 star property
Newington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (198 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful in that we arrived early in the day and they permitted us to leave our bags there while we walked around the city until check in. It was very clean and a great location."
United States
Brian
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Arrandale Guest House
A well-lit bedroom with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden dresser, and a view of a building through the window.

17. @part Bernard Rooms

@part Bernard Rooms
3.0 star property
Southside
7.0 out of 10, Good, (65 reviews)
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United States
Ophelie
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
@part Bernard Rooms
A grand staircase with a Christmas tree, ornate chandeliers, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

18. The Ben Doran Guest House

The Ben Doran Guest House
4.0 star property
Newington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (477 reviews)
"Breakfast was great."
United Kingdom
Tashline
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Ben Doran Guest House
A brick building with a central entrance, flanked by flower beds with purple and yellow flowers, and a metal gate.

19. Dorstan House

Dorstan House
3.0 star property
Prestonfield
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (827 reviews)
"Really good, really spacious, would recommend especially for a couple of people."
Australia
Rufus
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Dorstan House
A street view of a row of buildings with cafes and shops.

20. The Frederick House Hotel

The Frederick House Hotel
4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (935 reviews)
"Absolute gem of a hotel! I honestly couldn’t believe I found a place this good. Incredible location, excellent quality, and such a great price. My dad is originally from Edinburgh, and we were visiting together, and even he was floored by how good the hotel was given the price, quality, and location. It felt like an absolute find, and I’d happily stay here again. Highly recommend!"
United States
Andrew
The price is €230
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Frederick House Hotel
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96 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
€59
Highest Price
€231

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