48 Boswall Terrace, Edinburgh, EH5 2EF, United Kingdom
#52 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 29 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Iwona
PolandAmazing place!!! Comfortable, clean, quiet with an exceptionally friendly host!!!
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Eversone
LatviaI like everything!!!
Very nice, peaceful place. Feel like at home. Catherine very nice and warm person. Coffee was great!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Louise
United KingdomNothing at all
I loved the peace and quiet and my room was beautiful with little added extras like books and information to read and little cotton buds and cotton face pads in the trinket boxes ❤️❤️
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Peeyush
United KingdomGood experience
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Christina
AustriaVery nice host, beautifully designed house.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Miriam
United KingdomN/A
Great accommodation - Catherine is a superb hostess. Very helpful and organised. The property is situated in a quiet neighbourhood. I only stayed the one night and used a taxi to get me to the airport. I didn’t have time to explore public transport etc. My visit coincided with the start of the Edinburgh Festival when accommodation is at a premium. Newhaven Harbour is 20-30 minutes walk away. I felt it was very good value for money. Miriam Dolphin
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Lucerned
IrelandCatherine, the host, is very friendly and welcoming. It was great to have somewhere with free parking that also has easy access to Edinburgh city center. The room is very comfortable and well decorated, lovely and clean.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Michael
AustraliaThe room was great, comfortable and nothing was any trouble for a very accommodating host. Highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Helen
United KingdomNothing
Catherine’s home is beautifully furnished and cared for. Everything I needed was provided and of excellent quality
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Datta
AustraliaThe front door could be a bit trick to open and close but nothing big with a little practice
Was a lovely house in a quiet neighbourhood with easy access to the city.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Brad
CanadaNothing. Catherine left no stone unturned in making my stay an absolute pleasure.
Room was absolutely beautiful! Gorgeously decorated and so cozy and welcoming. Catherine is a wonderful host and made me feel nothing short of welcome, comfortable, and at home. A truly first-class experience!!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Ray
United KingdomWhat a hidden gem this place is in Edinburgh! Catherine is a wonderful host and the place is stunning. There are two stunning rooms in her place with a shared bathroom, kitchen area and sitting room. This is not a bed and breakfast or a hotel. No food is available but there are shops and a supermarket very close by. I purchased some pasta pots and sandwiches and put them in the fridge. Parking is free and you just need to hop on a bus (9 and 27 I used) to the city centre. I will be back. Thank you Catherine for the chats and looking after me.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Teresa
United StatesThere was nothing to wish I took objection. It is not a fancy place and does not pretend or need to be.
I liked everything. This is a comfortable home stay. It is pleasant and aesthetic, and fit my needs well. I would not hesitate to stay again. I like the quiet neighborhood. It is not far from the bus to the airport and feels safe. This box asked me about breakfast, which was N.A.--which was just fine. Coffee and tea fixings provided.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Mayah
United StatesThe cozy feel.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Ştefania
RomaniaVery nice room in a very nice flat, it's really cosy, clean, airy and fresh. Katherine is a great host, very friendly and ready to help. She offers coffee, tea and biscuits. :) The place is very close to the waterfront, some stores and bus stops to and from the city and the airport.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Lyndsey
United KingdomParking is a bit sketchy but this wouldn't stop me from staying again.
Communication by Catherine was great, gave clear instructions and a thoughtful host. The house itself is really beautiful, very clean, cosy, organised and the bed and pillows are super comfy. Nice quiet neighbourhood, 10 minute drive to Usher Hall. Great price for Edinburgh too.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Damon
United KingdomOnly staying one evening. Had a flight to catch the next day from the nearby airport.
Fantastic place to stay & would highly recommend when visiting Scotland's 🏴 famous capital Edinburgh. Host Catherine so warm & welcoming & great local knowledge regarding transportation, places to visit/eat etc. Nothing to much trouble, great communication & such a lovely quiet neighbourhood yet close to the big city & also so close to a fantastic seafront. Pack your walking boots 🙂 Room was great value, a decent size & so relaxing. Bed so comfortable. Shower was lovely, the heated towel rails brilliant. Would score peace in the city 11 outta 10... above & beyond it's that good. Coffee & biscuits a nice way to start your sightseeing. So pleased that I chose to stay here 🙂
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Jenny
NetherlandsThe stay was fantastic. No complaints.
Catherine was the best host ever. She lives upstairs so we were a guest in her own house which was very special. Catherine has put a lot of love into the styling and decorating of the accommodation and has so many useful tips (where to eat, places to visit etc). She is very easy to get on with, so we had lots of lovely conversations. The street is exceptionally quiet, and the beds are very comfy so you will definitely get a good night's sleep. Tea, coffee and biscuits were available at all times :)
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Sanaz
United KingdomI had such a lovely stay here; it was welcoming, clean and very comfortable. Felt like home away from home and Catherine was a fantastic host. Nice comfortable big beds, hot powerful showers and great location for buses and Ubers. Would highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Emily
AustraliaCatherine was an amazing host, thank you! Definitely recommend
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Anonymous
United KingdomI had an amazing time staying at peace in the city, Catherine is a very kind and great host, I’ve never felt such at home away from home. I also liked how close it was to the royal botanical gardens, such a good place to visit! I recommend
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Anonymous
United KingdomFriendly, welcoming host. All facilities spotlessly clean. Supremely comfortable bed with high quality linens. Ample free on street parking. Short bus ride into city centre.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Ryan
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Vasare
LithuaniaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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