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Pillars House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Princes Street

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Staircase
Family Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Dining

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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125 Constitution Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7AE
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room (With Extra Bed) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (With Extra Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Leith within 2 miles (3 km) of Princes Street, Pillars House is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Royal Mile. Each of the 6 rooms at this 3.5-star guesthouse includes a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • The Shore Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Foot of the Walk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Printworks Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey the Shore - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tam O'Shanter - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lioness of Leith - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pillars House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Princes Street
At Pillars House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and pet-sitting services.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and hair dryers.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

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 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: noon—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 for incidental charges and 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 cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

Pillars House Edinburgh
Pillars House
Pillars Edinburgh
Pillars House Edinburgh, Scotland
Pillars House Guesthouse Edinburgh
Pillars House Guesthouse
Pillars House Edinburgh
Pillars House Guesthouse
Pillars House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Pillars House?

Pillars House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Pillars House?

This guesthouse is situated in Leith within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Port and Leith Links. You'll also find Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Pillars House?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Pillars House include a casino?

No, Pillars House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Pillars House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Pillars House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Pillars House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Pillars House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Pillars House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Pillars House for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides pet-sitting services and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Pillars House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Pillars House?

The closest major airport to Pillars House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 10.6 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Pillars House?

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

Pillars House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 442 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is old and dated, but it was clean, comfortable, our host was great, and it offered more amenities than most of the high priced airbnbs we stayed in on this trip. And it's right on the tram line. Leith looked like a pretty cool area to explore if we'd had more time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhavi

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really friendly and helpful. We arrived early and check in time was noon still he provided us another room for 2 hours and didn’t charge extra. Hardly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the Leith area is a great places to stay. Full of amazing bakeries and dining options. Our room had everything we needed including the best shower we had in ages!! Craig was so helpful and his list of recommendations were all great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

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

Fantastic stay

Comfortable rooms, great location for the places we were visiting. Lots of lovely complimentary extras in the room. Really helpful and friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shalini

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

Nice stay

It was a good stay for one night.. we had to rush from the centre before 9 pm to avoid the late check in charge, which we cane to know only after booking! We did have a good night sleep. Breakfast is self catered. The kitchen facilitates were good. We were informed that TV channels didn’t work due to the work being carried out in the property. The property was not noisy 👍 It is well connected to the centre by a tram line just outside 👍 I’ll be happy to come back for a stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives: friendly staff (when around). Good sized rooms and fairly new bathrooms. Fridge in bedroom with milk, juice, cans etc. Large kitchen area to cook own food and fruit/milk etc provided. Close to Tesco and park. Negatives: Unclear how to get to the rear of the property to park and parking is touch and go whether you will get a space, especially with workmen using up spaces. Paper thin walls inside the stone building. Had to move after the first night as (what I now believe was someone in the private area below me) was watching an action film very loudly until 2am. Then the builders re-doing the roof start noisily at 8am. The next room on the same floor was quieter but only as I had an elderly lady in the room next to me. However, I could hear her coughing as if she was standing next to me. Duvets were thin and pillows very hard. There was an oil heater in the second room but my first night was chilly. Both rooms had a shower where the shower head wouldn't stay in position on the wall. Had to wash glass cups in both rooms as they had bits on them. Overall, I would not recommend - most things I could put up with but the noise issue is the deal-breaker and, for the price, it definitely is not worth all the negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

Brilliant stay

Excellent hotel, great communication, wonderful staff who were really friendly, comfortable rooms and in a wonderful location near the tram system!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager there was incredibly friendly, the kitchen was clean and full of coffee, tea, and muffins. Not the most amazing location but has a tram stop to central Edinburgh a 2 minute walk away. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Traveled with partner
Nice friendly welcome, warm pleasant room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable bed. Well stocked fridge and snacks in room. Use of kitchen facilities very handy. Need earplugs as there is sporadic street noise at night. Ideal location for nice cafes and tram into the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the tramline. Honestly for the price and location. I dont think you can complain at all. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

A little gem of a find. About 200 yards from the tram stop. Last minute booking due to train delays when we had to change our plans. The check in was great. Fridge in the room had been stocked with iron bru, water, milk, and breakfadt cakes. Lovely staff. Would certainly use this venue again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Disliked: Room comfort

Not for everyone

I was using the property as a base for a two night stay. If you love your creature comforts this is not the place for you. However if you just want a bed at a very reasonable price in an historical building in a capital city this could be the place. Located close to the Port of Leith with a tram stop 200m from the property which gets you into the city centre in less than 20mins it is a great base to explore from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Pillars was located in a nice area with pubs and restraunts. It is close to the tram and neighborhood shops. The staff were great... they provided us with infomation on local activities, and quickly responded to any questions we had. Cosy room and a nice, fully-kitted kitchen to use Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming and helpful. Safe. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aled

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant fault it. Stayed here for New Years. Met a great guy called Craig who checked us all in and had great conversation and hints and tips. The room was warm and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steeves

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

Sweet dreams in Edinburg

Greatest hosts in a great city! Steps away from tram.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024