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Emerald Guest House

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Located close to University of Edinburgh, Emerald Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge).

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Ensuite)

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Ensuite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Gilmerton, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Emerald Guest House. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes 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. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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3 Drum Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8QQ

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    18 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    19 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Gilmerton Cove
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gracemount Leisure Centre
    4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Melville Golf Centre
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station
    6 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Robin's Nest
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Elginhaugh Farm
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Subway
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Guest House 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 Emerald Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Guest House located?

Located in Gilmerton, this guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dalkeith Country Park and National Library of Scotland. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Holyrood Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Emerald Guest House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse has been closed for 2 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This B&B has been closed for 3 years.I travelled from N.Ireland for a concert in Edinburgh to find the property in a disused state.I then had to find alternative accommodation during a very busy rugby weekend at very great expense. I ended up staying at a city centre hotel costing over £200 for my one night stay. Definitely not happy !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner Ann was great friendly and helpful. I enoyed my stay thete and would recommend it to others
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Chambre coquette Salle de bain petite Accès facile à Edimbourg
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were super friendly and accommodating. Part of town was quiet and maybe a bit underwhelming but we liked the B & B very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mukava, kodikas ja siisti B&B. Hyvät liikenneyhteydet keskustaan sekä lentokentälle. Palvelu oli ystävällistä. Aamiainen tosi herkullinen ja perinteinen.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice people and very clean. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Great Choice

Excellent little B&B with excellent service from the freindly proprietor. Regular city centre bus links outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disappointing! Bizarre check in as the poor lady was obviously sick and they should have looked after her and got a replacement for her. No Guest book to sign in . Told full .... not shown facilities and left to own devices, given a key though so good. I was phoned later on my mobile in that same evening by a gentleman to see if we were on premises. Lucky we had family to be with till we returned there later. First morning breakfast provided but wondered if we felt inconvenience as only guests there. Second morning they forgot about us. We were told to go and buy breakfast outside . The poor sick lady had not been relieved and she told us she may need to go to hospital though she did give us an apology .The next day it changed as two other guests were inthe building so they provided breakfast then it was bit better. Room nice . Though they should say if they can’t cope with single guests in Winter . I chose this location as in E17 and thought it looked good on Reviews. Will definitely book Travel Lodge next time. Sorry!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Review

I was passing through Edinburgh after a stint in the Hebrides. I stopped for a couple of nights. Warm welcoming host and superd breakfast. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone going to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely quaint bnb. Breakfast was amazing...there is a bus right outside. Supermarket next door, a pub diagonally over the road and pizza not much further. Our host was lovely and helpful with local knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

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

Quick overnighter !

Really good stay no complaints , great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
We were greeted by the landlady announcing that the price on the confirmation had been entered incorrectly and should be higher by 45 GBP. We told her that as pensioners we would pay what was on the booking confirmation, She then said some people agreed to pay 30GBP more. We stuck to the agreed amount. She was quite rude the next morning, shaking a finger at us and commenting she gives good value for the money. We felt quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

darshana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and near most of the buses. Easy commute to tow. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Für 1 Nacht ok

Kleines, in die Jahre gekommenes und etwas muffiges Guest-House am Stadtrand von Edi. Leider gab es ohne Vorankündigung kein Frühstück, weil die Maler da waren. Dafür haben wir einen saftigen Preisnachlass bekommen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Comfortable

Quite a long bus drive from the centre of town but very comfortable room and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice guest house

The guest house was perfect for a Rugby trip to Edinburgh. No frills, good breakfast, convenient location on a main bus route.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hiang Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

One night Edinburgh stay

We had a one night stay at this b and b before a flight to France. Spotlessly clean and on a major bus route into Edinburgh city centre. Just what we needed and breakfast was fantastic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

do

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

Spontaner Wochenendtrip

Ausgezeichneter Aufenthalt. Alles sehr authentisch eingerichtet und gut zu erreichen per Bus und mit dem Mietwagen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family run place looked after us well all you could eat breakfast was lovely would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaasiel

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

LOVED IT - THANK YOU

We had a wonderful trip to Edinburgh for our engagement weekend. The Emerald was beautiful. Lovely staff and our room was lovely and comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last night of our trip. Convenient location. the owner let us park the car in the driveway and there was a bus stop to Edinburgh city centre right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Overnight in Gilmerton

Quaint B&B outside of the city center. Great breakfast and nice staff and owner. Room was modest and our room faced a main road that was a bit noisy. Curious pricing as 1 guest is charged 1 rate and 2 guests in the SAME room are charged another rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017