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Reviews of Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 stars

Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HL, United Kingdom

#5 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1023 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful stay! Kevin was incredibly welcoming and attentive, and Susan prepared delicious breakfasts every morning. The room is beautiful, clean, and well-organised, with all the amenities you could need. It truly felt like a home away from home. We’ll definitely be coming back!!!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Hotel Ceildah-Donna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Exceptional breakfast. Very comfortable room overlooking the garden. Kevin is a brilliant host. Short walk to Holyrood Park.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The breakfast was absolutely delicious. Our room overlooked gardens and was very comfortable. Whilst the hotel a fair distance from the city centre there are plenty of buses that regularly pass by. It is close to Holyrood park and Arthur's Seat. Kevin is a brilliant host.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    A wonderful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 27 nights

    Staff were so wonderful - it really was home away from home. Will definitely return and have already recommended it to all my friends and family.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Very nice hotel with good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location for park and centre and well served by several bus routes. Breakfast was good though we prefer stronger coffee.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Our hosts had a ‘Can do’ attitude, plus many helpful suggestions when asked. We didn’t want to leave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no facial tissues.

    Eggs Benedict👍

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great food , great people and it was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Great staying, we’ll definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be improved

    The staff, the room and the location were perfect

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very helpful and friendly. The location was also great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    A lovely experience and an awesome atmosphere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This Hotel doesn’t need too many words to be described: just the best place to stay in Edinburgh if you want to taste a marvellous Scottish breakfast, experience the relax and the silence of this splendid residential area and have a soul nourishing holiday time. Thank you so much Kevin for your warm hospitality, kindness and empathy. We’ll come back ASAP ;)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Very close and easy access to city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My experience was all good.

    Friendly staff and nothing too much trouble. Clean room and great breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    A gem of a hotel - the perfect hosts and a welcoming bed and breakfast experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything!

    This hotel is such a gem! Quiet, safe, and cosy, located away from the hustle and bustle of the festival but well served by buses and Ubers. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud, the hosts were super welcoming and friendly, and the breakfasts were all divine - I stayed four nights and enjoyed a different cooked breakfast every day, along with the fantastic buffet options. Also, amazing selection of teas in the breakfast room too - think I might have found a new favourite! The room was lovely and spacious with a good size bathroom and shower, and the bedding was wonderful high quality - SO cosy and the optional extra blankets in the wardrobe were a thoughtful addition too. The shower's water pressure and temperature was perfect, and the kettle and tea/coffee sachets in the bedroom were a nice touch. In short - I absolutely loved it here.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly more modern bathroom. We managed the stairs but other guests might find a,bit challenging

    Breakfast and location great,very friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Highly recommend !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Warm welcome, comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast, well situated - easy access to city by regular bus.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    This hotel is excellent value for great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very hot in Edinburgh when I stayed there. My room was on the third floor, and the temperature in the room exceeded 30°C for several days. It was quite unbearable to return to the room on those days.

    The staff were incredibly amazing. I always felt like my needs were taken care of. Also, the breakfast was delicious, and the property is incredibly close to public transportation. I also liked that it’s very quiet.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was amazing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is absolutely magnificent , had an absolute dream for 4 days , Kevin and his family were incredible hosts , nothing was a problem and so helpful any time of the day , the breakfast that was served was absolutely spot on , everything fresh and hot as it reached the table , it certainly wasn’t my last visit here , thank you all so much

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Pleasant stay with very friendly and accommodating staff. Lovely cooked breakfast and buffet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Comfortable room, very pleasant staff and lovely vegetarian breakfast in a nice dining room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Brilliant with a Capital B. Recommend to all this home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs with a heavy bag was a challenge but Kevin offered to help. No real issue when you consider all the other positives and there are ground floor apartments we could have chosen

    Amazing home cooked breakfast. Kevin was the consumate host. The beds were so comfortable and location was perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, no stress, happy people and very helpful if you needed anything

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Perfect! I am looking forward to coming back next time I am in Edinburgh!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service was phenomenal, the room extremely cozy, the breakfast was delicious! The best place we stayed during our vacation. The only bad part was that due to our tight schedule, we only stayed one night. It felt like being home, the level of hospitality was great!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Perfect Stay wish we had more time for a longer stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hospitality from the hosts. So happy to assist with any needs. Lovely people. Great location close to the city

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    A beautifully located hotel that blends the charm of an old Scottish home with modern comfort with a host so welcoming I
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It met my selections.

    I absolutely loved my stay here! The property is excellent and in a fantastic location, making it so easy to explore. It has the charm of an old Scottish home, with plenty of character, yet still feels modern and comfortable. The stairs between floors added to the charm for me—it gave the place a unique and special feel rather than being a standard hotel. A perfect balance of history and comfort. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    The bnb was well located, just a short bus trip from town. Good pubs serving good food nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs! Sadly, not great for older folk.

    Breakfasts we're great. Plenty of information available from friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

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