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Abbotsford Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile

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Deluxe Family Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer
Bathroom | Hair dryer
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 12.95 per person)
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36 Pilrig street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AL
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Port
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Hair dryer

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hair dryer

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Leith within a short walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Abbotsford Guest House is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Princes Street. This 9-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-in, and express check-out.
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Princes Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Port - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tepuy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harp & Castle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abbotsford Guest House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile
At Abbotsford Guest House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. This guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Coffee makers, free local calls, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Abbotsford Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Leith within a short 13-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and also 19 minutes on foot from Princes Street. You'll also find Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Abbotsford Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does Abbotsford Guest House have a casino on the premises?

No, Abbotsford Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Abbotsford Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Abbotsford Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Abbotsford Guest House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Abbotsford Guest House offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Abbotsford Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Abbotsford Guest House.

Does Abbotsford Guest House have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Abbotsford Guest House?

The closest major airport to Abbotsford Guest House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 10 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Abbotsford Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Abbotsford Guest House.

Abbotsford Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 301 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Nice place and budget friendly!

We had a great stay, reception staff was very attentive to our needs. Place was clean, and we had quiet nights. Would stay there again. Breakfast was offered but we didn’t expect it to be. Price was right for our budget and that’s what was important to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was walkable, quiet, and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property close to Edinburgh City and the waterfront. Quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small, different from what we saw in the pictures. One of the beds had stained sheets. It is self check-in, but they didn’t sent by room info in advanced, we were lucky that there was someone to ask, because there was almost no staff on the property. The bathroom was very small and had no space to put your belongings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nameeta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was great and service was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Shower was not working
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aung

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

Nice, Safe and clean

This hotel is safe and very nice. Price is affordable and worth. Bus stop is nearby. Dinning room was supported and huge. I would give this hotel 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Very easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

The location is central to all the tourist sites. The employees are friendly. The hotel is clean. The main problem is insufficient water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
A decent location and quiet, but a bit shabby and a tiny room and bathroom. No staff on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmen

Winding stairs, water gets hot then cold hard to adjust the water temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masarath

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taryn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience I have had in many years. First, our toilet didn’t work - it gets no water flow - not a temporary issue. Rather than admitting this we spent the first night with waste stinking up the room and the rest of our stay using the shared toilet down the hall. Second, lights flickered and were literally falling out of the ceiling - had tape around one fixture that was an attempt to keep it on the ceiling at some point, felt very unsafe. Sheets had holes in them on both beds, aside from just pathetic quality of bedding to start. Mold growing in multiple places in the bathroom, tufts of hair in corners in bathroom and hall, stains on the walls. ZERO responsiveness to emails/voicemail. And to top it off, a stuffed animal was stolen from our room the last day which my son had purchased as a special souvenir.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice old house close to town. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Alta Loma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family loved our stay at this wonderful property! It was easy and convenient with tram and bus stops nearby as well as many excellent restaurants and services. Edinburgh is magical and this house had real charm which added to our lovely stay. The only draw back is the WiFi was spotty. This can be a challenge when traveling because most cell plans charge by data use when going international. Having wifi at your hotel becomes crucial so you don’t use up all your data. Other than that everything was perfect! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, early check in much appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirsten, Waterbury Ctr

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very small, my 6’3 father could barely stand in it. Also the bathrooms are communal, I did not see that anywhere in the listing and would not have stayed as my parents are older and don’t enjoy that. The bathroom had no hand towel and they did not provide one (they also only gave us two towels not three). My bed was not made upon arrival with dirty sheets, however my parents bed was clean. We were pretty disappointed as this building has such good reviews and old architecture
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

chloe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property does not have accessible laundry services for guests! Although they advertised twice that they have laundry, laundry is not an option for guests. Laundry availability was one of the reasons we booked this stay, so please keep in mind that they do not actually offer laundry services. We had to pay to use the laundromat down the street which was fine, but this stay did gasket advertise for laundry in my opinion. Also the wifi never worked, and they never provided use with a correct and working password. If traveling here in summer, remember that there is no AC. We were lucky to be able to keep our window open, but there is a skylight in both the bathroom and the stairway that heats up the entire building as you go higher up. When we arrived we went ahead and changed the sheets as they did not look clean, we also had to get new towels because there was only one and it seemed to be dirty. Maybe they forgot to change our room? We did check in right after check in time so it should have been enough time to clean the room but who knows. Anyway, area was nice and walkable about 30 minutes to the center with plenty do food and shops on the way. We enjoyed how it was not very crowded and felt safe as we were two younger women staying. Overall 3.5/5, would stay again in cooler weather and if the room was for sure changed before arrival!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relatively clean and definitely quiet and walkable. About a 30 minute walk from touristy parts of Edinburgh, can’t beat the value if you just need a place to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025