58 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 5AS, United Kingdom
#21 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 97 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 August 2025
Stephen
CanadaThis is very subjective, but I didn't really care for the bed its self. I have slept on much worse but I also have slept on better beds. It was definitely the least comfortable of the three beds I slept on during my vacation. I would have liked a firmer mattress that had a little more padding. Again though, mattresses are really a subjective thing, and something that I might find comfortable, someone else would find uncomfortable, so don't let this deter you from staying here.
I really enjoyed the room, it was very clean on a daily basis and it was really quiet. I enjoyed the shower, it had great pressure. Shirley was a fantastic host, who provided lots of tips for around Edinburgh and she also provided snack in the room on a daily basis. The Scottish Whiskey was also a very nice touch
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Karen
CanadaThe step down to the bathroom was a head-hitting hazard but at least the shower worked well and it meant the bathroom was larger. It was a bit expensive for the location outside the city centre.
The bed was very comfortable and the decoration was lovely. We were given a taste of scotch in little crystal glasses and some chocolates and granola bars on the first day in a small fridge.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Wendy
CanadaHaving to walk through second bedroom to get to washroom.
Nicely appointed suite. Beautifully maintained home. Lovely touches to make it a comfortable stay.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Louise
United KingdomNothing
Welcoming hosts who communicated very well in the run up to our trip. Gave tips on places to visit and local eateries. Spotless room and nice touches such as dram of whiskey and chocolates on arrival. Would recommend.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Shannon
United StatesMags is delightful and gave us some helpful information.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Rachel
United KingdomJust a couple of niggly things for us - kettle didn't fit under the bathroom tap so it was difficult to fill up and due to the way the window opened we got rather hot as air coming in didn't circulate around the room, just behind the blind but overall nothing to dislike.
Nice, clean comfortable room, serviced daily. Margaret was very attentive, providing a solution to a small issue we had. The little decanter of whisky went down well with hubby too.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Billy
United KingdomBrilliant hosts. Very kind and helpful! The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Matúš
SlovakiaEverything! Very nice and clean, peaceful location and very good located. All needed were in close distance. And our host was amazing and very helpful! :)) Definitely recommend!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Clemens
AustriaIt was a bit cold in the room
Everything was very nice!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Maximilian
GermanyThe accomodation was just amazing! The room was big and bright. The owers were so sweet and gave us plenty of recommendations what to do on a weekend in Edinburgh. The location of the house is perfect. It's in between Leith and Edinburgh Center. Within less than 40 minutes of walking you are at Edinburgh Castle (to other parts of the city or the Royal Mile much faster). Also the Tram or busses depart almost directly in front of the door. To the airport it takes you around 50 minutes to 1 hour by bus or tram. For us, that was really convenient! All in all it was a 10/10 for us and we would come back anytime!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Tim
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing…
Perfectly located, so reasonably priced, superb facilities - all tastefully done with style and panache. Shirley was outstanding, all the top tips worked so well added to the flexibility to leave bags and to delay our checkout. Very much appreciated. We’ll be back for sure - together with my classy new handmade socks from Coburg Art Studios.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Huisoon
United StatesTeeny Bathroom
Decor
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 October 2024
Karen
Hong KongNot very spacious and u need to walk up the stairs with your heavy luggages
Very clean and tidy. Comfortable and very decent.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Isabella
SwitzerlandThe only negative we had was the shower. The water pressure wasn’t very good. That isn’t a problem if you have short hair but with long hair it was a bit of a problem. Other than that, we had a lovely stay!
The room was lovely. We had the room on the top floor. The room as spacious and quiet. The bathroom was detached but we didn’t mind it at all. The location was great too, connection to the bus, tram and so much was within walking distance.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Olivia
United KingdomVery clean, big windows which let in plenty of light and well connected with bus routes.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Prudholme
United StatesStreet can be noisy with night owls. Seagulls make a lot of noise at the crack of dawn.
Very nice! Clean and neat on the inside! Very well kept up.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Alison
United KingdomNothing
Fabulous location lovely and clean! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Gloria
United KingdomNothing
The room is beautiful and in very good condition, just like the pictures.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Ben
United KingdomThe blinds do not stop the light coming in much! Take a sleep mask if you are sensitive to light in the morning! The en-suite was off the single room, so you had to go through this to access it- not ideal with young adult who sleeps longer than his parents (who have been woke up by the light!) in there! Just to put people in the picture- would have been good to know this in advance!
Beautiful period property on quiet street with (4 hour paid on-street parking 8.30am- 6.30pm opposite, so possible to park overnight). We had the triple room. Comfy double bed, single bed a bit firm. Bathroom lovely, nice towels! We met Margaret who was very welcoming.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Benedikt
GermanyWe had a nice room that was comfortable. The Guesthouse is very nicely located a little bit outside the very crowded old town. It was great to reach by tram from the airport. There were plenty of places nearby for breakfast and also for food in the evening.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
2mm
United StatesNo AC
Location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Julia
United KingdomThe comms were a bit tricky and I was hoping to drop my case when I arrived earlier than check-in but no one was answering the phone.
It’s a beautifully decorated place and the room was lovely with a brand new looking bathroom and an amazing rainfall shower. The thoughtful touches - a wee dram and some chocolates for your arrival - were especially appreciated.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Marylu
United StatesNothing!
This property is centrally located, Margaret the host is the sweetest host I’ve ever come across, she is very helpful as well. The house is decorated beautifully and it is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Brian
IrelandThe room and bathroom were quite small and would probably be unsuitable for a longer stay. An option for breakfast would have been nice, but the tea and coffee supplies were plentiful.
Margaret made us feel very welcome in her lovely guest house. She was helpful and gave advice on areas to visit etc. The room was small but very clean and nicely decorated, the bathroom was also very small but clean and fine for our short stay. It was a lovely touch that Margaret left snacks and drinks for us in the room! It was a short walk to a bus stop and tram stop.
Stayed in July 2024
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