Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast and Hotels
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21b Abercromby Place
Known as Gerald's Place. Very central, 5 mins walk from Princes Street, cosy apartment B&B in lower floor of Georgian Terrace. Use of private gardens.
Use of private gardens.
Ardgarth Guest House
In Portobello, a two minute walk from the sea-front. 10 bedrooms from singles to family rooms. Ground floor with Category 1 Unassisted Access for the disabled. Free parking, good bus route.
Ardmor House
Gay owned and straight friendly. Contemporary design in a Victorian house with free parking. Ten minutes walk to cafés pubs and bars and cinemas of Broughton area and another five to Princes Street.
Albert Terrace
An American who has adopted Edinburgh and Scotland as her home, Clarissa welcomes guests to stay for bed and breakfast in Morningside, a quiet 'home from home' with a beautiful garden and a peaceful atmosphere. Free parking.
Albion
Quiet and comfortable bed and breakfast 15 minutes regular bus ride west of Princes Street. Also ideal for Edinburgh airport (3 miles) and Glasgow (under 1 hour).
Moderately priced. Free parking.
"Allens", 3 Merchiston Bank Avenue
In the South of Edinburgh, in Morningside, in a small quiet cul-de-sac of six houses. Just up the road from Edinburgh Napier University and a quick bus ride to Princes Street. Bed and breakfast guests often remark on how quiet it is here.
37 Atholl Crescent Lane
Cosy and quiet family home - very central, less that 5 mins from Princes Street and International Conference Center and Airport bus-stop at Shandwick Place.
The Avenue
Double, single and family room bed and breakfast accommodation in Murrayfield Avenue, 10 minutes bus ride from Princes Street (about 1 mile). Seven bedrooms. Tree lined street with free parking.
Belford Place
Quiet private road and garden next to the Water of Leith. Modern house, traditionally furnished, comfortable and welcoming. Private car parking.
Belford Terrace
It's hard to believe you are in the centre of Edinburgh. Tall trees to the south, a small lane with old walls, and all around shrubs and greenery.
This moderately priced bed and breakfast is colourfully decorated, relaxed informal and comfortable.
Botanics B&B
Quiet, friendly hide-away in a garden wing just opposite the North side of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Princes Street regular bus 10 mins, walk, 30 mins.
Braemar Guest House
About half way between Edinburgh airport and city centre, free off-street parking, on a fast regular bus route, handsome Victorian house with 5 bedrooms, including a family room.
16 Broughton Place
Walls covered with prints, drawings and paintings collected over the years, in a relaxed, easy-going residential neighbourhood with plenty of cafés, bars and small shops, less than 10 minutes walk from Princes Street.
2 Cambridge Street
2 minutes from Princes Street and right next door to The Usher Concert Hall, Royal Lyceum Theatre and Traverse Theatre, close to the Conference Centre, and with a view of the Castle from the front door. Romantic bedroom. Very central bed and breakfast.
Hamblamos Español. On Parle Français.
Castle View
Location, location, location! The most central Four Star Guest House in Edinburgh. Views of the Castle. Spacious 4 star quality and a warm welcome. 100 yards from Princes Street.
Craigmoss
Victorian character, old pine and warmth. Guest house, 5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms, in Pilrig Street less than 15 minutes walk from Princes Street.
Drumfin (35 Orchard Road South)
A classic 1930's house in a quiet leafy residential area 20 minutes walk (5 mins by bus) west of Princes Street. (Free parking too)
Many original period features, warm, comfortable and traditionally furnished. Moderately priced.
18 Eildon Street
Victorian terrace Bed and breakfast with great views of the Edinburgh skyline from the breakfast table. Parliamo Italiano. On Parle Français.
Eskside West
In Musselburgh, 20 minutes East of Edinburgh. Charming former Fisherman's Cottage on the banks of the River Esk. Your hostess speaks Italian and some French and German and is a professional cook. Free Parking!
Fairholme Guest House B&B
Excellent place to stay if you would like peace and quiet. Newington Bed and breakfast a short bus ride (or pleasant walk) south of Edinburgh city centre.
Doubles, twin, single and family room. Non smoking. Free Parking.
2, Fingal Place
Georgian house restoration including lower ground floor thoughtfully arranged and attractively decorated for excellent bed and breakfast accommodation.
Hostess speaks French, Italian, and some Spanish and is a Blue Badge tour guide.
The Garden Lodge
Bed and Breakfast secluded from the road in the garden of the Kildonan Lodge Hotel, South of the Castle and on a regular bus route (10-15 mins). Guests welcome in the hotel too. Free off-road parking.
17, Glencairn Crescent
An easy walk from Princes Street, Gallery of Modern Art and International Conference Centre. Five steps up from the pavement then all on one level. One large, quiet bedroom with shower-room. Access to private gardens.
10, Glenfinlas Street
5 star fully serviced B&B rental accommodation. A spacious apartment in a quiet Georgian street just off Charlotte Square and only 2 minutes walk from Princes Street.
7 Gloucester Place
A family home offering bed and breakfast. Warm and friendly, in a quiet residential street in central Edinburgh, just 4 blocks (5 minutes walk) from Princes Street.
80 Great King Street
Very fine Georgian residential street, 5 minutes walk from Princes Street. High ceilings, uplifting proportions, original mouldings combined with quiet, comfort and welcoming informality.
The Guest Room
Central but secluded (separate entrance) comfortable room for 2 in family home. Next to leafy Drummond Place gardens in Georgian residential New Town. Perfect for romantic city break or Edinburgh honeymoon. Princes Street just a short walk.
Heriott Park Guest House
A range of bed and breakfast accommodation, 10 minute bus ride from Princes Street, near Botanical Gardens and Royal Yacht Britannia. No smoking. Free Parking.
21 India Street
Central, quiet residential street, two bedroom suites in a Georgian house built in 1819, a short walk from George Street and Princes Street. Lots of atmosphere with Macpherson Clan historical associations.
The Inverleith Hotel
Bed and breakfast guest house accommodation very close to The Royal Botanical Garden. 12 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. Small residents' bar.
Inveresk House
15 minutes by car (25 minutes by bus) East of the centre of Edinburgh. An historical Georgian house and 3 acre garden with Roman remains.
10 London Street
Quiet Georgian street, 2 quiet bedrooms facing garden, 7 minutes walk from Princes Street, extra sofa bed sometimes available.
20 London Street
In a fine neo-classical house in Georgian Edinburgh, just 7 minutes walk from Princes Street. 3 quiet bedrooms overlooking the garden.
The Bonham
Voted by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the 21 coolest hotels for the 21st century. Very central boutique hotel, an easy walk to and from Princes Street.
Real quality, contemporary, uplifting, relaxed and informal. 48 bedrooms.
Channings
Channings 'the friendliest hotel in Edinburgh' is a four star boutique hotel on a quiet cobbled street, overlooking gardens. It has cosy club-like atmosphere, renowned restaurant with exemplary food, modern bar, jazz. Good old fashioned service values. 48 bedrooms.
The Howard
"The most discreet 5-star hotel in Edinburgh" in one of the finest Georgian streets in Edinburgh, a gem among small hotels. You will be treated like a guest in a private house. 24 hour room service. Dine in the comfort of your own room or surrounded by poetic wall paintings dating from the 1820's.
11 Moray Place
Part of one of the finest Georgian developments in Edinburgh, the home of Florence and Jim Shanks who welcome guests to stay for bed and breakfast in this spacious family house.
4 Morningside Place
Set in a large garden shaded by big cedar trees in residential Morningside, 10 mins from the centre of Edinburgh on a good bus route. A relaxing family home. Good pubs and restaurants. Free parking.
The Original Raj Hotel
A unique delight in Scotland's capital city: comfortable modern bed and breakfast accommodation with an Indian theme, decor, fabric, furniture and objects evoke the atmosphere and romance of India.
29 Regent Terrace
Part of Wm Playfair's magnificent scheme of 1825 for Calton Hill, 8 minutes' walk East of Princes Street. Bed and breakfast in a family home, one twin with extra bedroom during Edinburgh Festival, Hogmanay, etc.
One Royal Circus
Bed and breakfast (or exclusive use rental). Magnificent complete Georgian town house with stylish bedroom suites, Drawing room with painted ceiling, access to private gardens, pool/snooker room.
22 Royal Circus
Family home bed and breakfast, your own separate entrance. Breakfast in the garden in summer, in the cosy warm kitchen in winter. Quiet night's sleep amongst Edinburgh's finest architecture.
The Royal Scots Club
Old established Edinburgh Club, open to members and non-members alike. Bed and breakfast, elegant dining room, bar, fitness club, and conference facilities.
1c Ravelston Dykes
Close to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery, family home offering bed and breakfast, 15 mins walk from centre on good bus route. Free parking.
Sandeman House
Family home in residential Morningside, 10 mins from the centre of Edinburgh on a good bus route. Good pubs and restaurants. Free parking.
24 Saxe-Coburg Place
Quiet green square with 1820's classical architecture. Self-contained B&B accommodation. The double bedroom is ideal for tall people: 7 foot bed, long bath and tall shower. Princes Street 15 walk, 5 minute bus.
The Summer House
Self-contained and private in a garden in Albert Terrace in Morninside. Breakfast brought to you, or breakfast with your hosts next door. Oak floor, contemporary design, light, free off-road parking.
1 Tipperlinn Road
In leafy residential Morningside, handsome villa with gardens on three sides. 10 mins from the centre of Edinburgh on a good bus route. Free parking outside. "Vi Taler Dansk!"
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