53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NT, United Kingdom
#108 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 414 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 September 2025
Greg
AustraliaThe curtains had to be pinned together as they had come off several hooks. Don't expect traditional Scottish hospitality.
Location is great, on the bus route and with numerous pubs, cafes, restaurants nearby. You can walk to the Castle. It's an average guest house but clean and comfortable. Parking is outrageously expensive during daytime hours so park away from the area. The room had a mini fridge which was great.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Katrina
AustraliaMy only issue was that my bathroom was located outside of my room, across the landing on the same floor. I was of the understanding that it was an ensuite. The room was clean and comfortable although the bathroom was quite old and tired.
The breakfast was fantastic and location was a little out of town but accessible via bus. Staff were lovely.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Jane
CanadaBed was small and very uncomfortable
Location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Stefan
United KingdomSome minor repairs and maintenance would bring the rooms up to a great level. One squeaky bed, bathroom lock was intermittent.
Nice guest house not far away from Bruntsfield and the Meadows. Family room with three beds and ensuite bathroom. We had a great two nights here and enjoyed a good breakfast each morning, freshly prepared. Free parking on the back streets for the weekend as a bonus.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Joe
United KingdomThere is no parking on site. parking is very expensive on street or ncp type car parks. You would need to fracture this into any budget
Location was good it was on a bus route to the city centre just 7 minutes
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Rachel
United KingdomNothing in particular
The owner was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Marco
NetherlandsRelatively close to the centre, waling distance of10 minutes.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Gary
United KingdomThe bed was a bit too hard for me and my wife. Backs a bit sore still.
Price, breakfast selection, location, and room were all very good. Very friendly owner, too.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Iryna
CanadaGood. I needed an overnight stay to catch my 4 day Highlands tour in the morning. Had to take Uber to the Bus Station as it is not a walkable distance. Good value for money. I did not have a breakfast - needed to leave before it was available, but they gave me some orange juice to go. My room had no attached bathroom, so I had to go out into the hallway one shared with the staff I think. Take care not to lock yourself out when you go to the bathroom :)
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Klara
SloveniaThe location is very very nice, a 10min walk to the train station, and a very quiet street
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Thomas
United KingdomEverything was fine.
Lovely breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Noelene
AustraliaThe very small bathroom could do with a hook on the back of the door, and the shower cubicle needs a soap dish of some sort. Little things but they make a difference.
Comfortable bed. Scrumptious cooked breakfast by the host, including haggis. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Laura
United KingdomHonestly I don't think there was anything that we could fault. The building is a little old so the floorboards creaked a little in the room which worried us in case it was loud for the people below.
Both Mobin and Alisha were very warm and welcoming and were very attentive to what we needed. The room was very clean and modern and we couldn't fault the cleanliness. It was great value for money and breakfast was delicious and there was a great atmosphere at breakfasts. Cruachan was well placed with great bus links or a 20 minute walk into Edinburgh centre and there were some great coffee shops and food places within walking distance. The bed was comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Sarah
United KingdomLack of storage in room - some drawers would have been nice. No choice of bread at breakfast - only brown available.
Location was great for getting into town. Only 15/20 min walk. Comfortable bed. Shower was nice. Good breakfast. Helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Suew
AustraliaThe room was way too small as was the en-suite. The bed was terrible, it gave me a back ache but I have a susceptible back. It didn’t affect my husband.
Breakfast was lovely, full cooked breakfast plus
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Randy
United StatesThe beds are SUPER soft and noisy...Maybe some people like soft beds...but that was the only real downside. I would suggest some music at low volume in dining area. It's a bit small in THAT room and a little music would help make it more comfortable..
Owner seems a nice guy...will cook you a great breakfast. Room we had was actually rather large for that area. I knew this before we booked...it's a bit old...even hot and cold water are separate as to the sink. A relatively quiet street...pretty good location. Owner was very kind...I mis-read checkout time..he let me stay a1/2 hour extra no charge.no complaints..
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Gloria
ItalyWifi was very weak and most of the time didn't reach our room on the top floor.
Nice room and breakfast
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Francis
United KingdomTV reception in the bedroom was variable.
Breakfast was good and we were offered more toast and coffee if we wanted it.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Laura
United KingdomThe bedroom window needed maintenance. It didn't open/shut properly which meant that we didn't dare risk opening it which was a bit of a problem as it got very hot in the room. The lock on the door to the room was also a little bit temperamental.
The location was excellent and the view out of our bedroom window was fantastic. The bathroom was very spacious. The staff were friendly and we liked the fact that the breakfast was cooked fresh for you.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Suzanne
IrelandI didn't like the window being open and hearing the birds very early in the morning
Location
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Serena
ItalyKind hosts, nice place, a wonderful breakfast and a lot of peace. We really enjoyed this place.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Josianne
MaltaCommunication prior to arrival is very poor.
People who work during breakfast are very nice. Very close to the conference venue. Clean and comfy.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Andrew
United KingdomShower manageable but temperamental.
Excellent breakfast and very comfortable beds.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Chris
United KingdomThe lady who cooked breakfast was lovely and made great scrambled eggs. The single room was very small with no wardrobe and the shower was either boiling hot or freezing cold, that needs sorting. However, I liked the vibe.
Stayed in April 2025
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