Edinburgh Townhouse

3.0 star property
Hotel in Edinburgh, steps from George Street

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 3BN
  • Place, George Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room with Castle View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, City View (6'3" height restriction)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Townhouse is adjacent to George Street and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Princes Street. The 10 rooms at this 3-star hotel include coffee makers and LCD TVs.

What's nearby

  • George Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grassmarket - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Komyuniti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Hippo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Dragon Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Alexander Graham Bell (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cadiz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Townhouse

Hotel in Edinburgh, steps from George Street
Guests of Edinburgh Townhouse have access to free WiFi in public areas.
LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and desks. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1768
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless 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 will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; 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 10:00 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
This property is located on the 3rd floor. There is no elevator at this property.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No alcohol is served at Edinburgh Townhouse.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Townhouse
Edinburgh Townhouse B&B
The Edinburgh Townhouse Scotland
Edinburgh Townhouse Hotel
Edinburgh Townhouse Hotel
Edinburgh Townhouse Edinburgh
Edinburgh Townhouse Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Edinburgh Townhouse?

Edinburgh Townhouse provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Edinburgh Townhouse?

This hotel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from George Street and Princes Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Edinburgh Townhouse?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Edinburgh Townhouse have a casino?

No, Edinburgh Townhouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Edinburgh Townhouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Edinburgh Townhouse have a hot tub?

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

Does Edinburgh Townhouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Edinburgh Townhouse doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Edinburgh Townhouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Edinburgh Townhouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Edinburgh Townhouse?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Edinburgh Townhouse?

The closest major airport to Edinburgh Townhouse is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.7 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Edinburgh Townhouse?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Edinburgh Townhouse.

Reviews

Edinburgh Townhouse Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adam

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget

Very small room with minimal comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the pictures or feedback imply. Room was a shoe box
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was absolutely perfect for our stay. The room was nice and very good value for money. Will definitely be staying here again when we next go to Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Convenient to city centre

Very good access to town being just off princess drive Lovely host “ Valerie” and warm cosy room This is the first time we have dealt with automatic entry but all worked well after entering the code given to us by email
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Lalli

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

perfect for solo traveller

Amazing , loved my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

CME, Winnipeg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location; proximity to Edinburgh Castle and Royal mile was reasonable...walkable for healthy people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

Gustavo

The people is friendly and the hotel is clean good ubication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

deborah, Tennessee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the location and the charm of the area. The staff was very helpful in planning our adventures out into Edinburgh.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Things You Should Know Before Booking

The location is pretty good. We were assigned the attic room. It was tiny and cramped. It has low ceilings, just above six feet, and sloping ceilings. We ended up smacking our heads many times. The bathroom was external to the room and had to be shared with another family. I know I was dying to use the bathroom in the morning while the other family was showering, and I know that they were in similar pain the next day when I was showering. In the bathroom, the sloping ceiling over the sink is so low that I had to stay bent over at close to a ninety degree angle the whole time that I was using the sink. There are eight flights of stairs that we had to carry our heavy suitcases up and no elevator. Generally speaking, there is no staff in the hotel. Checkout is at 10 am, not the typical 11 am, and there is no one there to watch your bags after checkout. Having someone to watch our bags during our last day of touring is the main reason that we booked here versus Airbnb and we were disappointed that this was not disclosed up front. Rarely, there are staff in the lobby. We did happen to catch Tod, who gave us a good restaurant tip.The shower did not drain and we were forced to turn off the water every 30 seconds and wait for the water to drain. The rooms have electronic locks that lock automatically every time you open the door but the bathroom lock didn’t work well. My hotels.com email said shared bathroom in the fine print and this should have been made more obvious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, not great hotel.

Edinburgh is a beautiful city and the Townhouse was a great location to explore it from. That said, the hotel was extremely dated and strangely organised! The bathroom tap was not correctly affixed, and our request for an iron by email was not acted upon, and when we did obtain one from the receptionist (who was not working when initially asked, although was present at the desk!), it was not in a good state (items of clothing had been burnt onto the plate) so we did not attempt to use it in case it damaged our own clothes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Check-in was complicated because they sent an email with a code for the front door, but I was not aware that would happened, nor did I have access to my email account outside WIFI zone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Beverley

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

My nice time

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved that it was in a great location. Unique and quaint with the small guest house feel I was looking for. Todd the owner was friendly and helpful. It is clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a mix up with getting access to the apartments but was sorted out really quickly. Room was nice and clean but bed was a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Michael S, Weston

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

Comfortable visit.

The room was comfortable and clean. Wished we had a single bed instead of twins. The care taker was helpful and polite. It was a good location and within close walking distance of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Location good Ameneties poor Staff iffy Noisy because of open air pubs nearby Single room very smallk
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019