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Reviews of Averon Guest House 3 stars

44 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom

#118 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh

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Review score

Based on 999 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Convenient to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Shower Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t too bad but we had a private opposite corridor bathroom. Floorboards creaked and doors loud so was worried I’d wake other rooms up. Need to perhaps upgrade bedspread and cushions as looked old and stained. Breakfast could be changed up as three mornings with green bananas, toast/cheese and condiments a tad much.

    Authentic building and close to everything. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room a decent size.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Wonderful, authentic place to stay. Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Let’s just say, investing in some new mattresses couldn’t hurt…

    Great location! Awesome touch having live Scottish music every night!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am personally not a fan of carpet in hotel rooms, though everything was clean. But that is my personal opinion.

    We had a big cosy room with comfortable beds for 3 in an well kept historical building. Everything was very clean. The staff was always very helpfull und friendly. Breakfast was toast, butter, cheese, jam, 5 kinds of cereal, Milka, tea, coffee, applejuice , fruits and cake. Everything you need to start the day. A busstop is near by, but citycenter is only 15-20 min walk away.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Clean, comfortable and reasonable for the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single room with shared toilet and shower
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location close to bus routes or a 20 min walk to town. Very reasonable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Very happy with the guesthouse, very good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Sharing a bathroom.

    The location was great, close to festival events, meadows, shops and a wide range of restaurants. Live Scottish folks songs in the evening.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location and having parking was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were a little uncomfy - I recognise this can be personal choice.

    Location, parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Edinburgh overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom kettle was dirty inside; difficult to fill from small sink. Plug on bathroom sink was dirty - quite off putting.

    Friendly and very helpful host. Good value accommodation near city centre on good bus route.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single room with shared toilet and shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is an old historical house, so it is not very soundproof. I did not have a problem with that because I was out wandering most of the time, but it could be nice to know.

    Loved the evening performance with Alan. Went two nights in a row, and the content of the videos/pictures and the songs were different each night. I liked my room and the location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    7.0
    Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast

    Location, room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast should have more variety Should be different everyday as I stayed 3 nights

    Scottish singing night Location Friendly staffs

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    slept 3 comfortably

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A little cramped room

    Special atmosphere

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Great atmosphere

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I asked for 3 single beds and got no response

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The live music and storytelling that our host offered every evening was wonderfully charming ! It is a unique place in a great location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    it was very cosy and staff and owner very ameanable and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single room with shared toilet and shower
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I felt the breakfast options were only fair if not poor. only toast , 4 slices and 4 slices of only one type of cheese available. several cereals and fruit were available however. Some days 3 out of the 5 i was there only marmalade was available, which was unfortunate as I don't like marmalade. Would have like some eggs ,sausages etc but no hot food available.

    The staff were very polite and helpful as was the owner Alan.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was odd no croissants cakes you would eat at tea time instead. Only apple juice every day.

    The entertainment by the owner in the evening was unique, and interesting. The location is good with a bus stop near by.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    8.0
    For a stay in Edinburgh with a difference, this is good value. Recommended.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single room with shared toilet and shower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was plentiful but some may think choice is a bit basic. However, you did leave with a full belly :) The bedroom itself and furniture do an acceptable job, but are also a bit dated. Although you could say are in character.

    This original character house was well located for a conference at the ECIC and in a quieter road. Staff looked after guests very well and wear traditional Scottish clothing. You got fed well at breakfast. The shared bathroom (in my case) worked out completely fine. And if you need exploring tips, the staff will be happy to advise. Special Note: The owner, Alan, provides a bonus evening musical interlude about 9.30pm each night with accompanying high quality videos of Edinburgh and nearby areas with some additional commentary. Alan is an adept instrument player. The setting is cozy and well worth attending. Don't miss out.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Shower Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some small things like uncomfortable beds and a constant smell in the bathroom brought the experience down. Otherwise, supernice.

    10/10 for staff, location, breakfast and the room

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    9.0
    Free parking and good room, close to old Town Edinburgh in a quiet and secure neighbourhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been good to know that toiletries were not provided with the room.

    The property was in a great location and as we had a rental car, the free parking was the clincher in our decision. The room was simple but clean and well-appointed for the price (no toiletries, lots of towels, coffee and tea with the room). The breakfast was a nice start to the day.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice Scottish music in the evening, good service 👍

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was OK

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single room with shared toilet and shower
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better sound proofing would be good as it is on a busy street. If guests are sharing a bathroom, it would be good to provide each room with soap.

    I loved the music at night, the location, and the character of the home.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Allen's music and video shows were outstanding.

    Stayed in May 2025

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