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Martin's Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 12.50 per person)
Superior Twin or Double with Private Shower Room
Interior
Edinburgh's historic charm meets modern comfort at Martin's Guesthouse. Explore the nearby Edinburgh Castle, relax in the serene garden or unwind on the picturesque terrace. With dry cleaning services and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be a stress-free retreat.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Petite Double Room, Ensuite

Petite Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin or Double with Private Shower Room

Superior Twin or Double with Private Shower Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cottage, Ensuite

Family Cottage, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Located in Merchiston, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Martin's Guesthouse is near the airport and near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as skydiving, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area.
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5 Granville Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4PQ

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 16 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Montpeliers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sofia’s Lebanese Street Food - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Edinburgh Fountain Park - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Osteria del Tempo Perso - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Martin's Guesthouse

Guest house near Grassmarket
Close to Edinburgh Castle, Martin's Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and ATM/banking services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds and travel cots
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 22-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1898
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Martin's Guesthouse
Martin's Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Martin's Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Martin's Guesthouse?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Martin's Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Martin's Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Martin's Guesthouse located?

Located in Merchiston, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of FountainPark, Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 17 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 27 minutes.

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Martin's Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stephen is a wonderful host, the property was clean and beautiful, and we would love to go back. The location is great and the breakfasts were lovely. Every detail is thought of - truly an exceptional stay. Thank you, Stephen and your elves!

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

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

Amazing, the perfect place to stay in Edinburgh

I had the best time at Martin's Guesthouse. I was in a "princess" room, very charming and comfortable, with an amazing bathroom. Everything was very clean and well tended. Most of all, Stephen was very welcoming and helpful,he gave me advice about sightseeing and the last day I could leave my bag at the guesthouse for the day until my flight. Also, it's an easy walk to the old city centre (under 20 minutes), to the Meadows and Holyrood parks...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

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

Adorable, Comfortable Stay

Loved the room, location, and staff who checked me in. Adored the view from my room as well. I was at the very top of the stairs; be prepared to carry your luggage up many stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Fab place

Great place, great location and fab host. Have used for years and will continue to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge room for just the 2 of us! Spotless and really comfy. Good breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Friendly Edinburgh stop-over

We had to travel from the East Midlands up to Aberdeen for a funeral & stayed over in Edinburgh on the way up & coming back down. We couldn't have found a better place to stay. Everything is Covid-safe. We were able to order in a couple of takeaways in the evening & eat them in the dining room (there are plenty of good takeaways near by). Steven couldn't do enough for us and having a comfortable, relaxing port of call helped us through what would have been a very stressful few days. We were also able to stretch our legs in a nearby park on our last morning, having spent too many hours sat in the car, and saw a few of the sights before we left. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very nice greeting us late, and the place was better than expected!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

CB, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was incredible. Great breakfast. Great room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean room, comfortable bed, reasonable price

Clean and nice, comfortable bed, very good breakfast selection. Host is very helpful and informative. Sink in bathroom is so small it is difficult not to spill water when using it. Residential location is about 1/2 hour walk to Royal Mile. There are frequent buses, stopping very close to Martin's, which go to Princes street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frode

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

A very good guesthouse

We enjoyed our all to brief stay at Martin's Guesthouse. Excellent service, very good breakfast. Could choose between 6-7 alternatives, all freshly prepared. Nice room, the bathroom was perhaps a tad small, but fully functional.I would definitively try to get a room here the next time we are back in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wolfgang and the owner were very nice and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great place

Great place, 15 minute walk to the Royal mile. Stayed in the cottage, breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very welcoming.

Excellent breakfast convenient to centre and onsite parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Henk

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

Prettig verblijf, top!

Het verblijf in het guesthouse is ons zeer goed bevallen. De inrichting en de sfeer waren uitstekend. Het personeel zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Wij bevelen Martin's guesthouse van harte bij u aan.

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Une adresse a partager

Très jolie chambre d'hôte avec une belle decoration, un personnel tres gréable mais trop discret, chambre confortable, super petit déjeuner et centre historique d'Edimbourg a 20 minutes à pied ou plus rapide en bus (l'arrêt est a côté de la maison)

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Definately recommend/stay again

Fantastic stay Friendly staff Lovely breakfast

8/10 Good

Rebecca, wisbech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guest house was a pleasant atmosphere.friendly staff. A good breakfast choice. Decorated to a high standard. Bus route outside the front door.

8/10 Good

Michelle, Dayton, Ohio

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

Felt like staying with friends.

Sam Burns, the proprietor, gave us the warmest welcome we had anywhere in the UK. He treated us like friends. The whole staff was wonderful and did anything they could to make us comfortable. The house was charming and the sitting room brought strangers together to chat as friends. I loved it there and would gladly return.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bett und Breakfirst

Leider unser Zimmer nicht so schön aus, wie in der Ansicht, obwohl wir ein Zimmer in der oberen Preiskategorie gebucht hatten

8/10 Good

Janet

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

Koselig overnatting m/frokost

Kjempehyggelig sted for overnatting m/frokost i Edinburgh. Rent og god plass på rommet. Grei gåavstand til sentrum. Dårlig på å svare på e-posthenvendelser i forkant av oppholdet, men det ordnet seg helt supert (trengte å få vite hvor vi fant nøkkel og at det var barneseng på rommet - sen ankomst)

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Simply amazing!

This was better than we expected! Such a pretty B&B and GREAT location! Thank you for making our vacation so great!