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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

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A conservatory with tables set for dining, large windows, and a clock on the wall. - Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
A covered patio area with brick flooring, white walls, and a glass door leading to a room with a bed and a table set for dining. - Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a folded towel on the bed. - Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh provides amenities like a golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a folded towel on the bed.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, striped wallpaper, a skylight, and a door.

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

The Inch, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD

What's nearby

  • A medieval castle with a grassy foreground and a cloudy sky.
    Craigmillar Castle
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St Mark's Unitarian Church
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Prestonfield Golf Club
    7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Duddingston Golf Club
    8 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Robin Chapel
    8 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station
    7 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Robin's Nest
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • The Sheep Heid Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Abbey
    5 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh located?

Located in The Inch, this golf guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 313 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location with easy bus access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful & staff were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Merlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property? It was clean and felt like I was staying in friends house as far as comfort. Host was polite and welcomed us upon arrival. Would recommend this if staying in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kristine

The hotel is old and tired, the bathrooms need work. Linens are clean and the staff are lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small dirty and run down, bed are not very comfortable. location is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spledid service @ breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHARISMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and cheerful.Clean.Value for money

A nice place to stay for a night. No frills. Clean and tidy. Parking for a couple of cars to the rear, but these are tight spaces. Bus stop right outside will take you into the city centre (about a 20 min bus journey). Tea and coffee/shampoo and conditioner supplied. Breakfast was continental and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great, friendly, kind, awesome from management to housekeeping, I always have clean towels, new sheets, always help in our requests...quiet place to sleeo, affordable price, the room is big, and transportation is so clise, and smallnshopping center around 15 minutes walk...Thanks fir gave me your vest. Breakfast is a plus, love it.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

One nighter

Some beds were soft. Some were hard. The continental breakfast was good and had plenty to offer. The ladies were friendly! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

There was a very small parking area to the rear. The property entrance hall and stairwell need refurbishing - large stained areas on carpet. Room was adequate and beds were comfortable. No disturbance but a lingering smell in room, partly a drain smell from shower. Needed a spare key for my son butvthere wasn't one. Good, frequent bus system, into Edinbugh, from stops very close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the fact you can grab a bus to take you into the city, so close. The wonderful lady in the morning got to know us and confirmed our coffee and toast order. She knew us and was so warm and friendly . This place is perfect to sleep, grab your breakfast before you head out for the day to explore Edinburgh. When you are on vacation it hits the spot and I would come back again in a heart beat and stay with you all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Miss E

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely staff but room quite basic

Staff were nice but I would say it was very overpriced for the room itself, the bathroom smelt like damp and there was mould in the shower, I also wasn’t given a towel in my room. Nice addition to offer a continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Teodora

Liked: Room comfort
The accommodation was good,however the bathroom wasn’t really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the room was ok, but there was a definite bad smell. Not sure what it was. Easy check-in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Arden guest house Edinburgh.

When we walked in and seen all the carpet stained and loose, we thought what will the room be like. It was marginally better. Very dated and needs a lot of work. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Where trying to get into the building was stressful due to a lack of connection to Expedia systems, once we were in the lady was helpful n attentive. The room was all we needed and was clean n tidy. It could do with a make over. Otherwise a great place to stay n close to the bus which was easy to use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was very small but comfortable. The beds were clean but the room could have been a bit cleaner. There was a shade that was not up that was against wall and had cob webs around bottom of it. The staff was very friendly and the morning breakfast itself and the breakfast area was very nice indeed! Over all, decent place to rest your head for night!
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6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location-average accommodation

Location was excellent with good bus connections to Edinburgh. The accommodation was comfortable enough although the TV screen was very small with a poor picture. Wallpaper was peeling from the walls which detracted from the ambience. Also the fsct that there was seldom someone on the property was not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Leandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bad experience

The room's floor makes a big noise, the wall does not avoid the noise that comes from outside. The bathroom is small. The room was not cleaned every day. The breakfast was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is excellent to me. I've read some of the comments here about the place is being old.. well all I want is a place to sleep over cause I will be exploring Scotland all day and this place is perfect to me. Location, its about 20 to 30 mins by bus when going to City Center. Bus stop is very near the place. Only few steps away. About the service, its very good. I encountered some minor problem upon check in and I reported it immediately and they take action very quick. I have to commend them on that. They serve free breakfast and the staff are very accomodating. Surely will book here again when I go back to Scotland. It is worth it what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

For the cost, give this one a skip. The place is very run down, very smelly (maybe a plumbing issue?), WiFi was intermittent, and check in process was sketchy and unclear. Continental breakfast was decent, so that was a plus (cereal, toast, boiled egg)… Honestly, was ready to leave first thing in the morning. Would not have stayed a second night if we had booked longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs Updating

We stayed for three nights, room rate overpriced for condition of facility. Room we were in (3), desperately requires redecoration as the wallpaper is peeling off the walls (possible damp problem). Breakfast was basic for being advertised as Continental, but no restriction on amount you could have. Staff member very attentive to one's needs, but a wee bit too enthusiastic with trying to clear the table at every opportunity. Parking available which is always a bonus and close to a bus stop for easy travel into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Camille

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Avoid if you can

Best to avoid this place, in desperate need of an upgrade, marks on the walls and ripped/stained carpets. The bathroom had mould spots on the ceiling, a toilet that didnt flush and a grim shower. Whilst the room was warm and the bed linen looked/smelled clean there was some small staining. The property was also quite far from the city, definitely not walkable. We didnt eat the breakfast as we saw that you actually have to pay an extra £5 for a hot one. Didnt see any staff but check in was a breeze as i was whatsapped all the information and their was plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is very little to say positively about this place. The mattresses are worn out and you feel the springs and can see the indentation from bodies over time. The carpet is worn out on the stairs to the point you can see and feel the carpet nails. The mouse traps in the room are discouraging and then there is left over food from other visitors. The bathroom needs to be deep cleaned to remove the mold, dirt and mildew. Really not a place I would stay at or recommend. Breakfast did have good toast and the staff was there the second one was done with anything to take those items away. There is one hour for breakfast and limited check in time. Overall, keep looking for another place to stay, this facility is over priced and is in need of a good cleaning and several repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lorna

Disliked: Amenities
There was no one around when we arrived at 6pm. We rang their bing bell and was give a code to get into the property. After that we had to work out where our key and room was as no one was around. When we found our room the door handles screws where falling off. The room was fine but when I pulled back the duvet my bottom sheet had not been put on properly and the bare mattress was showing, I would of at least expected a mattress cover. The towels that where given to us to use had previous stains on them. The woman at breakfast was lovely and friendly. My experience of the property is it’s basic cleanses was not up scratch. We spent £97 for a twin room and it was not worth the amount that was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024