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Located close to University of Edinburgh, Gifford House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room - Self Served

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room - Self Served

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, and red and beige bedding.

Deluxe Quadruple Room - Self Served

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A view through curtains of a townhouse with a well-maintained lawn and a red car parked on the street.

Standard Double Room - Self Served

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Triple Room - Self Served

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a chandelier.

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace - Self Served

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a painting, and a view of the outside.

Premium Double Room - Self Served

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Prestonfield, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Gifford House is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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103 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AJ

What's nearby

  • A hiking trail with people walking, surrounded by autumn-colored bushes and a cityscape in the background.
    Holyrood Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Prestonfield Golf Club
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Matto Pizza
    10 min walk
  • The Abbey
    10 min walk
  • Brass Monkey Grange
    11 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn
    8 min walk
  • Bar @ JMCC
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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; 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Gifford House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gifford House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Gifford House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Gifford House located?

Located in Prestonfield, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh Waverley Station is 27 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

Gifford House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, convenient location, great shower, great coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access except parking. Small bathroom. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, easy to get hold of staff when I had a problem with checking in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and good communication with the host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with this place! The room was very spacious and thr bed so comfortable! We loved our room. Gifford House had their own attraction booklet that they took the time to put together to offer original choices. We were very grateful for the Scottish treats left for us. Any time I had questions, the staff were prompt to reply and help. Thank you again Gifford team! We hope to see you again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no one on staff as it is a self service hotel. But all my questions were answered quickly via email! Our check in was smooth and easy! Our hotel room was beautiful with gorgeous wallpaper! The linens were superior and the beds were comfortable! If you are noise sensitive while sleeping, I would recommend asking for a room away from the street which was quite busy overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Gifford House was clean, well located, and a decent value
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean an new. We had issues checking in as it’s all kiosk assisted. Somebody helped immediate and help us with a fan for the room as like in most European rooms there isn’t air conditioning. Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. Check in self service was easy. Room was very spacious, clean and tidy. Will stay there again next time I visit edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean with comfortable beds. The bathroom had been redone at some point and was nice. There was a slight problem with our room before we got there, but the staff had it all worked out before we arrived. It was also right on the bus route which was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel and friendly staff. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Very clean and comfortable nice staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind and helpful, and my friends and I loved the room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room set in a grand home on the outskirts of the city. Very convenient to the local bus stop. As long as you are comfortable with technology it’s a great place to stay - no staff on site, so you check in on the iPad in the foyer and create your own room key.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Looked like and old house that was turned into apartments. One big room with a bathroom box added. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room, although immaculate. Barely enough room for one adult. Fridge was not operational. Good location to bus stop. No parking. No staff on site. Easy entry with clear instructions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, well situated and very clean and well maintained. I was expecting a cosy room and was not disappointed. The room I had had a flight of stairs from the entrance door to the bedroom which were a bit steep and could be a struggle for some, so if that was a problem I’d ask about it when booking. The automated check in was very smooth. Parking is relatively easy in the street at weekends but more limited at other times.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, very welcoming. room was perfect and very clean. Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The space is located close to some good restaurants and tourist attractions and was cheaper than several other options in the area. It was not clear to us when we booked that “free self parking” meant that we would be looking for parking on the streets nearby, but we found a spot easy enough. The iPad self-check-in was not functioning when we arrived. After about a half-hour in the lobby, we were able to have someone call us and check us in. The room was nice enough, but it was extremely warm inside even with the fan running and the coffee maker didn’t seem to function.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and clean. Pre check-in wasn't working so that bit was confusing. Would come back though!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was about 15-20 walking distance from the Royal mile. It lacked a lift. We had moths in our room. No staff was present.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We booked what was described as the deluxe apartment, that slept four. The sofa bed was only suitable for one adult. Above the sofa bed was a sky light with no blind. The advert in Expedia referred to a shower and separate bathtub and the advert for amenities led us to believe there were two bathrooms. Neither was the case, there was a shower room only. There was no instruction for the heating system- when we arrived at 6.30pm the heating was on. Then the following morning there was no heating and we were unable to find out why? Two hours after we left we got a Whatapp message to say it was being looked into. At the self service check in we needed a room number which we did not have in our booking confirmation. We were able to ring the number provided and speak to someone to obtain this. Whilst it was clean and well decorated we found several screws found on the floor. The apartment is in a nice area with good transport links to the city. Disappointing experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This was a hard one to rate because the property itself was good and in a good location. However I was very put off about the lie about parking. Here is what it says on their Hotels.com listing: Self-parking included Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location. Here is what it says when you actually check in: WHERE CAN I PARK? If you're travelling south on Dalkeith Road, turn left at the traffic lights onto Priestfield Road. You find limited free on-street parking behind the hotel -look for spaces without white or yellow lines. You may also use permit spaces outside of restricted hours (9:30am-1lam), but please check signage carefully before parking. In other words, you can park on the street if you can find it. We arrived at about 5pm and the closest spot was 1km away. So we lugged our bags that far. Needless to say my wife was not too impressed with having to do that. We drove up from London in a rental car and I specifically booked a location that (I thought) would have parking. I find this unacceptable. If they said "street parking available near by" that might be a bit of an exaggeration but at least more honest. I would likely have looked for somewhere that actually had parking. So if you don’t need parking this is a good spot. But I find it unacceptable that Hotels.com allows them to say free self parking when there definitely is not a single spot for hotel guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple to use and felt homely; everything you need is available. Great price considering the location and time of year. We had an amazing stay, and I highly recommend the Gifford!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026