Amaryllis Guesthouse

Music and urban energy combine for a memorable Edinburgh stay near the castle, with karaoke adding a lively touch to the experience

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March 2026

April 2026

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Travelers find the Amaryllis Guesthouse perfectly positioned near Edinburgh Castle. This smoke-free property offers a welcome respite with karaoke for evening entertainment. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre and historic Grassmarket are just a short walk away.

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (or Triple)

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Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

About the area

Tollcross, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Amaryllis Guesthouse. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ice skating, birdwatching and horse riding. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide

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21 Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NL

What's nearby

Edinburgh International Conference Centre
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Princes Street Gardens
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Grassmarket
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Edinburgh Castle
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Princes Street
15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Haymarket Station
14 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station
15 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
26 min drive

Restaurants

Loudons Fountainbridge
5 min walk
Kafe Kweer
3 min walk
Hendersons
7 min walk
The Coffee Cave
6 min walk
Rice World
5 min walk

About this property

Amaryllis Guesthouse

Guest house near Princes Street

Close to Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Edinburgh Castle, Amaryllis Guesthouse has plenty to offer.

You'll also find perks such as:

Smoke-free property and karaoke

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Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

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Property amenities

Things to do

Karaoke

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Accessibility

No lift

More

Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Payment types at the property

Important information

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, 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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amaryllis Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amaryllis Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amaryllis Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amaryllis Guesthouse located?

Located in Tollcross, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of The Meadows, Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street Gardens. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. Haymarket Tram Station is 15 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 22 minutes.

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Amaryllis Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 Jul 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

toni

14 Feb 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay here from the weekend nothing to fault! Rooms were spotless, modern and the welcome from the lady were fabulous. Short walk nearby to everything from the castle to great breakfast spots. Will definitely be back in the future. Thankyou

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

20 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Edinburgh break

Good location Great price Very welcoming host

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

8 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family city break

Good breakfast. Lovely room. Close enough to walk to main attractions if you didn’t want to pay for public transport. Was able to leave luggage and even allowed to keep hold of the key to let ourselves in later that afternoon to collect bags, even though we had checked out. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

mike

26 Jun 2019

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

An ok stay

The guest house is in a good central location, yet on a nice quiet street. I received a nice welcome on my arrival. The room was ok, but A little more care could have been taken in cleaning as there were stray hairs in the bed and couple of bits of rubbish from a previous guest under the bed. A little overpriced for the quality of accommodation, but then this time of year in Edinburgh...most places are!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Roger

21 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amaryllis guest house Edinburg

We had great stay in Edinburg and fortunately good weather. Amaryllis guest house was well located close to the castle with very friendly hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

3 Sept 2018

Excellent should improve the wifu

Over all very nice Edinburgh is beautiful city , the hotel was excellent , location , service, breakfast very good, the only problem the WiFi in the isn’t working and you have to go down

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

William

9 Jul 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Welcoming

Ms. Bell is a wonder. She does whatever she can to make you feel at home. The parking in the area is horrid so do not drive a car into Edinburgh. We drove in and since we could not find parking anywhere Ms. Bell was incredible in allowing us to park in her space. Their system of providing yo a hot breakfast in the morning was wonderful. Unfortunately, the weather was warmer and more humid than normal so the room was a bit stifling. And leaving the windows cracked led to noise during the night as the shade banged.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jul 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location with clean accommodation and friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

9 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accommodations, good breakfast, and really nice room with pleasant view

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Apr 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely guest house central location

Stayed for 3 nights in this lovely warm and cosy guest house in a single room. Room was recently redecorated, small yet bright with a great little functional ensuite. Breakfast was very good with a number of different choices. We even had a Easter Egg gift at breakfast on Easter Sunday. Located a couple of blocks from a Main Street with shops and bars/restaurants yet the guest house was incredibly quiet and peaceful. Staff were very pleasant and non-imposing. Would certainly recommend this guest house.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liz, London

22 Apr 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice little cozy place

My friend and I stayed at the Amaryllis for 3 nights. The room was really big and clean, breakfast was delicious, staff friendly and helpful. Only little complaints would be that the mattresses were not the comfiest and the window was a bit drafty, but not such a big deal. Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Johan

31 Aug 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I had a good stay, the wi-fi was poor but apart from that a lovely stay. Just a ten minute walk from the city center.

8/10 Good

Nagi, Japan

4 Aug 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff was very nice. The room was small but pretty and comfortable. I had a private bathroom but it was outside the room, which was inconvenient.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 May 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The proprietors were lovely, breakfast was excellent (and filling!), the rooms were nice and cozy, and the hotel was located on a few minutes walk from where I needed to be. It's a bit of a hike to get here from the airport, but once there, it's quite easy to get out and into the city. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

8/10 Good

Lindsay, France

27 Apr 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm and welcoming.

Very peaceful and welcoming, great hosts. Nice quiet neighbourhood...we slept well ! Only criticism is the small bathroom. To recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice, Brive France

19 Mar 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was perfect! The breakfast was wonderfull!!!!

6/10 Okay

Jill, London

17 Mar 2016

Decent guest house

Decent guest house. Pros - walkable to city centre, murrayfield or for restaurants and bars, room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast food options were good. Cons - breakfast operated within 45 min window only from 8.30-9.15 which isn't ideal for a weekend lie in. Electric shower in room intermittent with regards to decent pressure and hot water.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10 Nov 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice guest house but a tad overpriced. Room was comfortable but shower lacked water pressure and overall the bathroom was too small. Owner was nice.

6/10 Okay

Clem, San Diego

28 Aug 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great guest house 20 min walk from the Castle.

Super friendly staff, excellent breakfast! We had to leave before breakfast on our last day, so they packed us a great lunch! Very comfy bed. Shower was a finicky electric thing unlike anything I have ever seen, and I needed help to get it working properly. Would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Florida

28 Jul 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B

This was a great B & B and location. Our room was very large and comfortable. Our hostess went above and beyond. We were not able to make it to breakfast as we were leaving early to go to the British Open. She offered to leave a lunch when we left very early. She supplied us with sandwiches, chips, apples and cookie. This pretty much saved us as to the length of time it took by train. We were starving and this filled us till way into the day when we got our favorite Fish and Chips at the Open. I would recommend this place 100%. Our second morning we chose from 6 different breakfast cooked to order. This is a gem of a place. Just a note, bring your own shampoo.

8/10 Good

Karla, Helena, Mt

20 Jul 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Plesent place to stay.

It was a great stay at nice B&B. A wonderful lady took care of us and watched out for us like we were her extended family. The only issue with the room was the shower didn't have very good pressure. Otherwise it was a great stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

11 Jul 2015

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The picture of the Hotel encouraged us to choose it but when we arrived the overpowering smell of cigarette smoke was not nice! This was in our room too.As non smokers it was not appreciated.

8/10 Good

Jean François, Rueil Malmaison

1 Jul 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Guest house correct pour une grande ville

Dans tous les domaines, l'ensemble est correct, sans plus ni moins.

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid, Berlin

28 Jun 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes Gästehaus

Der Empfang war herzlich, das Gästehaus war klein und fein. Von dort aus konnte man zu Fuß sehr gut in die Innenstadt kommen. Mir hat es insgesamt sehr gut gefallen. Und ich würde es wieder buchen.