4 East Mayfield, Edinburgh, EH9 1SD, United Kingdom
#51 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 188 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 September 2025
Fang
SingaporeClean, safe and pretty interiors!
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 4 September 2025
John
AustraliaSmall room with minimal storage so suitcases end up taking space in room, but expect this is typical of these beautiful older houses.
Easy access to buses into Edinburgh and very helpful staff and parking available. Very neat and tidy room with new bathroom and shower!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Richard
AustraliaVery small shower
Very convenient to get into the old town. Comfortable well furnished large bedroom.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Lisa
LuxembourgThe room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. Although we didn’t have the chance to meet our host in person (which we would have really appreciated), everything was well organised and communication was smooth. We didn’t have breakfast on site, but the overall experience was still great and we felt very well taken care of.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Pallavi
United StatesNitpicking here but it would’ve been nice to have a ceiling fan or even a table fan. But we enjoyed all other modern amenities at the property!
Our room was spotlessly clean and we were greeted with a generous welcome package with some snacks. The guest house is located in a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. Free parking was a plus and worked out really well for us since we had rented a car for a roadtrip to the highlands. Another bonus - mini fridge!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Susan
United KingdomNothing. Breakfast is a bit limited, as we were told, but there are a couple of lovely cafes nearby.
Very efficient (midday check-in!) and well-run guest house, very clean, very friendly, in a nice area. We left a jacket behind and the guest house was super speedy in returning it - many thanks!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Sofia
United StatesI wasn't sure how to tell but if I knew ahead of time I would have tried to request a room on the lower levels since we had a older family member with us and we didn't know about the stairs ha. But that might just be a mistake on my part. Everything else was perfect.
The staff was super friendly and gave us bags nearly every night with breakfast goodies. They were also very attentive with questions and concerns. Very sweet. I also loved the quieter area! Also loved the kitchenette
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Wexler
United StatesFrom the ease of arrival to the clean bedroom/bathroom and unexpected treat bag, it was a great stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Eduardo
BrazilThis is not a complaint, but our stay happened to be during the European summer, right in the middle of a heatwave. I understand this is not a frequent situation in Edinburgh, but on some days it would have been very helpful to have a fan available in the room, or window screens to keep insects out. That way, we could have left the windows open at night and slept more comfortably and without concern.
Our stay was excellent! We arrived quite late, but the staff were very thoughtful and provided clear instructions for accessing the building. The room was cosy, with an extremely comfortable bed and a great bathroom. Cleanliness is definitely a highlight: I suffer from allergic rhinitis and had no issues at all during our six-night stay. As stated in the accommodation description, breakfast is not served on-site. However, the team delivers a small breakfast kit every morning, which works perfectly if you just need something quick before heading out for the day. The building is located in a very pleasant and quiet residential area, yet still relatively close to Edinburgh city centre. For added convenience, there is a bus stop less than a five-minute walk away. Overall, this is a great option for a stay in Edinburgh, and one I would confidently recommend
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Jenny
AustraliaNothing.
Really great location with good bus options into the heart of Edinburgh. Great cafes and restaurant options into reasonable walking distance too. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Philippa
United KingdomNothing, it was all good. It would be nice if the breakfast bag was a little more varied each day if possible but that’s my only issue Great that a fridge was included but wasn’t very cold
Room was clean, new towels each day, breakfast bag supplied - staff really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Elizabeth
United StatesThe property is gorgeous! It has the original historic architecture but the interior has been modernized. They kept the charm of the original design but added modern comforts.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Bianca
United StatesThe bedroom was clean and comfy. Ruthie was super kind and friendly. She responded to messages quickly and was helpful. The location was close to a bus stop which made travel easy. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Michael
United KingdomStunning room, fantastic property.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Pegah
SwedenSafe neighborhood, superfriendly and accommodating owners, walkable (20 mins to city center), great kitchen, small breakfast included. Clean. No noise and we slept very well.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Angela
New ZealandWe had two of our coffee cups taken away the third day which left us with only one for three people. We survived
Wonderfully charming place
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Reka
SwedenAmazing location, really easy to go to city center, there are numerous buses a few meters away. The bed is big and comfortable, we got free breakfast which was a very nice gesture!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Anima
HungaryThe noises from the rest of the house and from the entrance, were a bit disturbing. The street is otherwise quiet and not busy.
Lovely decoration, clean bathroom and small nice snack breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Lesley
United KingdomNothing. It was perfect
The breakfast provided in the room was excellent
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Viviane
AustraliaIf there are noisy people coming up the stairs or entering their room you can hear that - but it wasn't too bad.
We were on the top floor. I loved the view. It was a very comfortable room in an attractive building. The breakfast boxes are a nice extra. It is a fair walk into the old town but everything is super easy once you start catching the frequent local buses. I would stay here again. Great value for money.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Geeta
IndiaOnly they are providing same breakfast every day for four days which is boring , rest all good..That also keep some fresh fruits everyday which guests can use , that was nice...
Location , Room , cleanliness , facilities , extremely comfortable.... Like the location very much , nearby one Indian Hotel is also there , rest all main places near by with excellent communication by Bus
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Grant
New ZealandClean,very comfortable, close to city
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Szymon
PolandAwesome stay - clean and new room. Best we had in Edinburgh!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Jordan
United StatesOur only complaint was the close proximity of the toilet to the bathroom door. Totally not a big deal, but that's the only complaint we could think of!
The location was perfect, right by multiple bus stops and in a quaint neighborhood that felt like home. Staff exceeded expectations and made sure we had everything we needed. Room was large but comfortable and so cute.
Stayed in June 2025
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