About this property

Situated in central Edinburgh, IVY- Braveheart Guest House is 10 minutes’ walk from the International Conference Centre and 20 minutes’ walk from the castle. There is a free WiFi. Rooms have a hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV. Each also comes with tea and coffee making facilities. The shops of bustling Prince’s Street are a 20-minute walk from IVY- Braveheart Guest House. Holyrood Park, where you can climb Arthur’s Seat, is 2 miles from the building. We are a city centre guest house, therefore there are noisy road next to us. There are two set off staircase, each around 20 steps, we have no lift. The guest must respect the other guest and make sure to not make noise to bother other customers. The customer can not cancel the room on the day of the arrive, if you have special need or allergy to particular thing, please call us to check it out before you booking the room We only provide tea/coffee, hair dryer, towels on the day of arrival and can change towels every three days. Fore those would like big room, check out late or lots of facility, please book hotels with higher cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janet
    Malta Malta
    The Ivy is very close to the city of Edinburgh so we explored everything by walk. This property has no parking so you have to park your car in a parking lot that came to another €25 for 24hrs! The room was basic but it was comfortable to stay just...
  • Gaynor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient for the centre of Edinburgh . The landlord was very pleasant and eager to make pur trip pleasurable.
  • Katarzyna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Guesthouse was as expected. Great value for money.
  • Tuomas
    Finland Finland
    Communication was excellent! We had to change travel plans, and we were able to change dates and get a refund. Overall everything was as good as expected.
  • Nadezda
    Latvia Latvia
    Location, near the eicc, also center 15min walk. Clean. Around all you need , shops, cafe etc Easy get from, to airport by bus. Bus stops near Good internet
  • Georgiana
    Romania Romania
    Walking distance from the main atractions. Confy bed and sheets.
  • Watts
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host was very friendly and very kindly moved us to a lower floor when he saw we had heavy suitcases. Room was comfortable and clean and ideally situated to walk into the centre of Edinburgh. Comfortable bed and good hot shower. Perfect base for a...
  • Marcelina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very nice room for a couple, it was clean and the location is great. We arrived a bit earlier, before our checked in but there was no problem to live our stuff and start our trip 😊
  • Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My second stay here. Excellent location and value for money.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I like the location where it’s close to the town and Edinburgh Castle. The bed covers was so cosy and the bathroom was clean. Plus the host who greeted me was very welcoming. A very good stay!

Host Information

Company review score: 8.3Based on 1,136 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Georgian town house, we have no lift, some room are small, originally was a normal house but we changed to Guest House in 2001.The guest house close to city centre and sorry no parking available.

Neighbourhood information

Located in the south-east of Scotland, Edinburgh lies on the east coast of the Central Belt, along the Firth of Forth, near the North Sea. Owing to its spectacular, rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture, including numerous stone tenements, it is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

IVY- Braveheart Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express cards. Deposit must be paid within 24 hours of booking.

Guests must contact the guesthouse to arrange check in after 18:00

Please note, guests that plan to arrive after 20:00 must contact the property in advance to make alternative check-in arrangements.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform IVY- Braveheart Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

License number: E, STL 101002083126

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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