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Abbotsford Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 12.95 per person)
Deluxe Family Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer
Bathroom | Hair dryer
Abbotsford Guest House offers essentials for a smooth Edinburgh visit: in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a buffet breakfast. Enjoy express check-in, luggage storage, and tour assistance for easy city exploration. Guests praise its strategic location.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Tomorrow

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Hair dryer

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hair dryer

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Abbotsford Guest House is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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36 Pilrig street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AL

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Princes Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tepuy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jiuding Chinese Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eleanore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bier Hoose - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Abbotsford Guest House

Guesthouse near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Abbotsford Guest House provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Abbotsford Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Local maps and sound-insulated walls
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abbotsford Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Abbotsford Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Abbotsford Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Abbotsford Guest House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Leith Links and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

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