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Cambridge House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile

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Breakfast area
Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Cambridge House puts travelers right where they want to be in Edinburgh, with the Royal Mile just a short walk away. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi, helpful luggage storage, and staff who assist with booking tours to explore this historic city.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double room with external bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double room with external bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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8, Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tepuy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leith Depot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jiuding Chinese Takeaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cambridge House

Bed & breakfast near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Near Princes Street, Cambridge House provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Cambridge House have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cambridge House B&B Edinburgh
Cambridge House Edinburgh
Cambridge House Hotel Edinburgh
Cambridge House Edinburgh, Scotland
Cambridge House Edinburgh
Cambridge House Bed & breakfast
Cambridge House Bed & breakfast Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cambridge House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cambridge House?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– midnight for a fee of GBP 10.

What time is check-out at Cambridge House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cambridge House located?

Located in Leith, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Leith Links, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Cambridge House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 158 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kichhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for budget friendly stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a traditional charm that I like. it’s in a quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had trouble with Taxis finding Hotel, otherwise fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A good price hotel

An OK hotel with the basics covered
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms very clean, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine although very compact
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian Campbell

Yes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that when we got a double room, only one seat was available, and no one on hand to answer the bell ( after 9pm) to get me another one. I also felt the staff member was indifferent to me. I did get a decent night's sleep. you wanted feedback, take note of my comments. Btw I thought the shower was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to public transportation . It's a quiet residential area. The only issue was the construction site that didn't allow my driver leaving me at the right place. However this was not the property fault. I liked that my room had all the amenities. Also, the lady was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Not my favorite, but relatively inexpensive

Low ceiling over one side of double bed made me feel claustrophobic. Room was small, but bathroom was fine. Street was torn up with construction. Had to wake up narrow stairs with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maximillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay if you’re traveling alone.

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness

A Bed for the night

Basic affordable accommodation on a night where Edinburgh prices were sky high
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location reflected the ambience of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Nice room in quiet location.

Nice small room, minor issue was only one small coffee cup, and there was an empty/used milk container on the windowsill. Cozy, very good shower and nice big TV. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MAURICE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend stay for cultural event. Very conveneient location for nightlife ,eating and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Perfect for what I needed

It was everything I needed for a 4 day stay in Edinburgh. It’s right on a bus line and the tram is easy to walk to. Everything was clean and the bed was fantastic. I’ll happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, close to the center, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was needing accommodation for one night only. This property is perfect if you require a clean, quiet place to sleep that’s close to the tram.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable, had a nice sized smart tv, and bathroom with all the amenities. The shower in particular was amazing. A nice waterfall shower with very hot water. Area is safe, quiet, and near the bus stops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

DERRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we rented was very basic, clean, and tidy. The place over all is a little worn but for one night and the price it was what we expected. The website says a Continental breakfast is included BUT there is only coffee and tea in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception was great. And very accommodating. Just needs a little sprucing up. New beds and pillows and carpet would be lovely. We needed a place to stay for 1 night and it fit that purpose. I left my electric toothbrush there and was able to retrieve it the next day. Very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The single room is a bit tight as is the en suite, but kept clean and the shower is good. The city centre is walkable and will have a tram system nearby on the Leith Walk when it’s finished. Parking ok on the street and is free.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good for the price, was a little bit out of the city centre but couldn’t complain. Staff were friendly, although there English didn’t seem very strong. Otherwise would recommend for anyone

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