About this property
With free WiFi, Smiths Guest House is less than 2 miles from the centre of Edinburgh, and close to direct bus routes to the city. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within 10 minutes by bus or 30 minutes on foot. Each room has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, iron and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite or private shower room with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Smiths Guest House is a 5-minute drive from the National Museum of Scotland and Holyrood Park. Grassmarket and Waverley Train Station are around 6 minutes away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elena
Lithuania
“A very nice place! Located about 30 minutes from the city center, in a quiet district. The room is clean, has all the essentials, and the street view is charming. Great soundproofing and a very comfortable bed. Neil is a helpful and kind host :)...” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“The larger room was lovely, but the smaller one was a little tight for a giant like myself. Lovely people. Recommended” - Sherri
Canada
“Lovely area, easy to get into the main area of the city on bus 24 or a couple or streets over on bus 3. Great shop on the corner with basic groceries, reasonably priced sandwiches, yogurt, baked goods, fruit etc. The Old Bell Pub up the road...” - Desmond
Ireland
“My room was a nice size. I especially liked having the bathroom/shower within the room area. The room was very clean, and was kept warm and cosy. I liked having a guest house key, so that it was possible to come and go at will. It was handy...” - Smith
Ireland
“The location was very suitable and the room was comfortable” - Eda
Turkey
“I love this place! I could walk to city center,and I could shop and enjoy local historical pubs on the hotel way. I felt so safe when I am sleeping. I had my own bathroom and was so clean. You can shop from market just across the hotel. This place...” - Emily
United Kingdom
“I had a great stay at Smiths Guest House. Nice big room with great en suite. Always very warm. And the room was tidied every day.” - Hanna
United Kingdom
“Lovely room. Would book again. I really enjoyed my stay.” - Maria
Romania
“Pretty close to public transportation and restaurants. The mattress was comfortable. Lots of cabinets to put your clothes in.” - Yibo
China
“Neil is easy going. The grocery shop right across the street is nice. Quite a few bus stops close by. Really nice to have some place cozy and quiet away from all the hustle and bustle of the festival.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Other check-in and check-out times are possible by prior arrangement. Please let the property know in advance.
Please inform Smiths 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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
License number: EH-69455-F, G